Hostinger E-mail vs Locaweb
Quick answer: Hostinger E-mail charges per mailbox; Locaweb charges per account. For 5 people on the entry plans Starter and Start, Hostinger E-mail costs $1.95 a month and Locaweb R$24.95. The choice depends on how much the team will grow and whether it needs more than email.
Who each one is for
- Hostinger E-mail: Very small businesses that want the lowest cost per mailbox and accept a long contract.
- Locaweb: Brazilian SMBs that want a local provider and pay yearly.
Side by side
| Criterion | Hostinger E-mail | Locaweb |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per mailbox | Per account |
| Contract | Promotional price with a 48-month contract; more expensive renewal | Annual, in advance |
| Domains | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | On Start, several domains from 100 accounts |
| Shared mailboxes | Not stated on the pricing page consulted | Not stated on the pricing page consulted |
| Access | Webmail and clients such as Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail | Webmail, mobile version and its own app |
| Other apps | Email only | Email only |
How much does it cost for your team?
Hostinger E-mail entry plan: Starter, $0.39 per mailbox (48-month contract; renews at US$ 1.59). Locaweb entry plan: Start, R$4.99 per account (annual payment in advance). The estimate assumes one mailbox per person; Domailo is shown as a third option, on the smallest plan that fits the team.
| People | Hostinger E-mail | Locaweb | Domailo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $0.78 | R$9.98 | $5 (Startup) |
| 5 | $1.95 | R$24.95 | $9 (Essential) |
| 20 | $7.80 | R$99.80 | $19 (Team) |
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.
Strengths and limitations of Locaweb
Strengths
- Brazilian company, with support and billing in reais.
- 10, 30 and 50 GB accounts that can be combined.
- Its own app and a mobile version.
Limitations for small teams
- Annual payment in advance.
- On the Start plan, multiple domains only from 100 accounts up.
- The pricing page does not mention shared mailboxes.
What customers report
- RA1000 reputation on Reclame Aqui (8.9 from April to September 2026), with recent reports of email outages without support and of messages landing in spam. (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?
Hostinger E-mail and Locaweb 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, Hostinger E-mail or Locaweb?
On the entry plan, with one mailbox per person, Hostinger E-mail costs $1.95 a month and Locaweb R$24.95 (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 Hostinger E-mail and Locaweb charge per user?
Hostinger E-mail: per mailbox. Locaweb: per account. Domailo charges per organization: one price for the team, with limits on people, mailboxes and domains.
Can I switch from Hostinger E-mail to Locaweb 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.