Our verdict · 8.2/10 Excellent
Great value for a simple brochure site or small store. Design flexibility and app ecosystem are narrower than Wix or Squarespace.
Key takeaways
- Best for: First-time site owners.
- Strongest area: Value for money (9.2/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (6.8/10).
- Price: From $2.99 / month (48-month intro).
- Watch out for: Long term needed for lowest price.
What is Hostinger Website Builder?
Hostinger Website Builder (formerly Zyro) creates small business sites and online stores with AI-generated layouts and copy, a drag-and-drop editor, hosting, SSL and a free domain on longer plans. It is among the cheapest ways to launch a simple site.
Hostinger Website Builder is made by Hostinger and is reviewed here as a website builder. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.2 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Hostinger Website Builder if
- First-time site owners
- Small brochure sites
- Very tight budgets
Not for you if
- Design-heavy brands
- Large online stores
Key features
Generate a site layout and copy from a prompt.
Grid-based editing.
Sell products with online payments.
SEO settings, Google Analytics and email capture.
- Google Analytics
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Facebook Pixel
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very low intro price
- AI site and content generation
- Hosting and SSL included
- Easy editor
Watch out for
- Long term needed for lowest price
- Limited apps and integrations
- Less design freedom
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | ≈ $2.99 / mo | Intro; renews ~$10.99 |
| Business | ≈ $3.99 / mo | Intro |
Pricing watch-out: Premium renews at about $10.99/month after the intro term. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Pricing watch-outs
- No free plan or trial. Ask for a demo account, a pilot or money-back terms before committing.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 20% | 7.6 | 1.50 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 9.0 | 1.40 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 9.2 | 1.80 | |
| Support & reliability | 20% | 8.0 | 1.60 | |
| Security & privacy | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 10% | 6.8 | 0.70 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for web hosting products | 8.2 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Hostinger Website Builder against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Hostinger’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any website builder
Check Hostinger Website Builder against the same list we use for every website builder — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Templates that suit your industry
- SEO controls and redirects
- Forms, booking or ecommerce if needed
- Mobile editing
- Content export options
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Hostinger Website Builder alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Carrd≈ $1/mo vs $3/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
WixHostinger Website Builder has no free plan; Wix does - Better integrations
WordPress.comIntegrations score 8.6 vs 6.8 - Stronger on securityWordPress.comSecurity & privacy score 8.6 vs 8.0
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Hostinger Website Builder. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
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Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Hostinger Website Builder FAQ
Is Hostinger Website Builder the same as Zyro?
Yes, Zyro was merged into Hostinger's website builder.
What does it renew at?
Premium renews at around $10.99 a month after the intro term.
Does Hostinger Website Builder have a free plan?
No, Hostinger Website Builder does not offer a permanent free plan. Pricing starts at From $2.99 / month (48-month intro) (indicative).
Who is Hostinger Website Builder best for?
Hostinger Website Builder is best for: first-time site owners; small brochure sites; very tight budgets.
How is the Hostinger Website Builder score calculated?
The 8.2/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for hosting products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Hostinger Website Builder?
Popular alternatives include Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.