HostGator E-mail vs Hostinger E-mail
Quick answer: HostGator E-mail charges per account; Hostinger E-mail charges per mailbox. For 5 people on the entry plans E-mail Essentials and Starter, HostGator E-mail costs R$27.95 a month and Hostinger E-mail $1.95. The choice depends on how much the team will grow and whether it needs more than email.
Who each one is for
- HostGator E-mail: Those who already host their site on HostGator and want email from the same provider.
- Hostinger E-mail: Very small businesses that want the lowest cost per mailbox and accept a long contract.
Side by side
| Criterion | HostGator E-mail | Hostinger E-mail |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per account | Per mailbox |
| Contract | Monthly, or terms of up to 3 years with discounts on longer terms | Promotional price with a 48-month contract; more expensive renewal |
| Domains | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | Not stated on the pricing page consulted |
| Shared mailboxes | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | Not stated on the pricing page consulted |
| Access | Webmail, Titan apps and IMAP/SMTP | Webmail and clients such as Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail |
| Other apps | Email only | Email only |
How much does it cost for your team?
HostGator E-mail entry plan: E-mail Essentials, R$5.59 per account (starting price, on an annual or biennial cycle; R$ 9.49 monthly). Hostinger E-mail entry plan: Starter, $0.39 per mailbox (48-month contract; renews at US$ 1.59). The estimate assumes one mailbox per person; Domailo is shown as a third option, on the smallest plan that fits the team.
| People | HostGator E-mail | Hostinger E-mail | Domailo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | R$11.18 | $0.78 | $5 (Startup) |
| 5 | R$27.95 | $1.95 | $9 (Essential) |
| 20 | R$111.80 | $7.80 | $19 (Team) |
Strengths and limitations of HostGator E-mail
Strengths
- Titan platform with iOS and Android apps.
- IMAP/SMTP to use in other clients.
- Cycles from 1 month to 3 years.
Limitations for small teams
- The lowest price depends on a long cycle.
- Billing per account: every address raises the cost.
- The page does not detail shared mailboxes.
What customers report
- A report (2022) of two HostGator Titan email accounts suspended; the company blamed one on too many bounced messages and the other on a break-in. (Reclame Aqui)
- A report (2024) from a customer told to cancel the hosting plan and buy another one to switch from Titan to the cPanel webmail. (Reclame Aqui)
Public reports selected on October 12, 2026, linked to their source. They do not represent every customer and were not verified by Domailo.
Strengths and limitations of Hostinger E-mail
Strengths
- The lowest entry price per mailbox among the providers researched.
- Works with Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail.
- AI features on the Standard and Premium plans.
Limitations for small teams
- The promotional price depends on a 48-month contract; renewal costs more than double.
- The pricing page does not mention shared mailboxes or delegation.
- Billing per mailbox: every new address raises the cost.
What customers report
- On Reclame Aqui (rated “Great”, 8.6 from April to September 2026), the most cited problem in the last three years of complaints is undue charges. (Reclame Aqui)
- A report (2026) from a customer whose plan had expired and who, trying to pay, was locked out by a code sent to their own email, which was down because of the expiry. (Reclame Aqui)
Public reports selected on October 12, 2026, linked to their source. They do not represent every customer and were not verified by Domailo.
What if neither fits?
HostGator E-mail and Hostinger E-mail charge per person or per mailbox, so the cost grows with the team. Domailo charges per organization, from $5/month, with shared mailboxes, several domains and control over which mailboxes each person can open.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for 5 people, HostGator E-mail or Hostinger E-mail?
On the entry plan, with one mailbox per person, HostGator E-mail costs R$27.95 a month and Hostinger E-mail $1.95 (prices checked on October 11, 2026, before taxes; some depend on a long contract or a promotional price). As a third option, Domailo costs $9 a month for 5 people, on the Essential plan.
Do HostGator E-mail and Hostinger E-mail charge per user?
HostGator E-mail: per account. Hostinger E-mail: per mailbox. Domailo charges per organization: one price for the team, with limits on people, mailboxes and domains.
Can I switch from HostGator E-mail to Hostinger E-mail without losing my domain?
Yes. The domain stays registered where it is; switching providers means pointing the MX, SPF and DKIM records to the new service. Old messages have to be exported or read in the previous account while it is still active.