Rocket.net vs Kinsta (2026): which premium host for India?
Both have Mumbai.
By Pritam SononePrices checked 28 Oct 2026Reviewed by Pritam SononePrices re-checked regularly against the brand’s own website.How we test →Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our verdicts.
Both list a Mumbai data centre. Rocket.net costs less for one site ($300 a year against Kinsta’s $350), gives more bandwidth and keeps backups 30 days. Kinsta has the higher Trustpilot score from more reviews and a first month free.
Rocket.net vs Kinsta at a glance
From both official pages, 28 Oct 2026. Rupee figures include 18% GST at the 16 Oct 2026 ECB rate.
| Rocket.net | Kinsta | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 site, yearly | $25/mo ($300) | $30/mo ($350) |
| Year with GST | ₹33,616 | ₹39,218 |
| 1 site, monthly | $30, first month $1 | $35, first month free |
| India data centre | Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Visitors | Unmetered | Billed by bandwidth |
| Bandwidth | 50 GB | 20 GB plus 125 GB CDN |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Backups kept | 30 days | 14 days |
| Refund | 30 days | First month free |
| Renewal | No price rise, in writing | List price |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 (274) | 4.8 (1,160) |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Rocket.net if
- You want the lowest price for one site
- You want 30 days of backups
- You want more bandwidth on the entry plan
Choose Kinsta if
- You want a free first month to test
- You value a long track record of reviews
- You may add sites one at a time ($30 each)
What users say
Trustpilot ratings.
Trustpilot does not verify every review; treat the rating as a signal, not proof.
Official pricing pages
Our captures of each brand’s pricing page.
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Rocket.net vs Kinsta: FAQ
Rocket.net vs Kinsta: which is better for India?
Both list a Mumbai data centre. Rocket.net is cheaper for one site and keeps backups longer; Kinsta has more Trustpilot reviews and a higher score, plus a first month free.
Which is cheaper for one site?
Rocket.net Starter: $25 a month billed yearly ($300, about ₹33,616 with GST) or $30 monthly. Kinsta Single: $30 a month billed yearly ($350, about ₹39,218) or $35 monthly.
Which gives more bandwidth?
Rocket.net Starter includes 50 GB of bandwidth with unmetered visitors. Kinsta Single includes 20 GB of server bandwidth plus 125 GB of CDN bandwidth.
Which keeps backups longer?
Rocket.net keeps daily backups for 30 days. Kinsta keeps them for 14 days.
Do they raise prices on renewal?
Rocket.net says it never raises prices on renewal. Kinsta shows list prices with the first month free.
About this page
Pritam Sonone
Founder of Digital Pritam. WordPress developer and designer, WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 speaker. Builds WordPress sites for clients.
How we checked
- Plans, renewals and terms read on each official page on 28 Oct 2026
- US dollar prices converted at the ECB rate used across the site, with 18% GST
- User ratings from Trustpilot, read the same day; not yet hosted on our own sites
Sources: Rocket.net · Pressable · Flywheel · DreamHost · HostGator · Trustpilot
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