HostGator review 2026: HostGator India is now BigRock, what to buy instead
What changed in India, HostGator.com prices in rupees, the renewal jump and the live Black Friday offer.
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.
HostGator India (hostgator.in) no longer takes new orders: since 15 July 2025 it sends buyers to BigRock. HostGator.com still sells in US dollars: Hatchling is $3.75 a month on 36 months ($135, about ₹15,127 with GST), renewing at $10.99, with 10 sites and a 30-day refund. It lists no Indian server.
HostGator prices in rupees
From hostgator.com/web-hosting on 28 Oct 2026. US dollars converted at the 16 Oct 2026 ECB rate, with 18% GST if it is charged.
| Plan | 36 months | 36 months with GST | Renews at | Sites | Storage | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $3.75/mo | ₹15,127 | $10.99/mo | 10 | 10 GB | 40,000 visits/mo |
| Baby | $4.50/mo | ₹18,153 | $16.49/mo | 20 | 20 GB | 50,000 visits/mo |
| Business | $6.25/mo | ₹25,212 | $21.99/mo | 50 | 50 GB | 2,00,000 visits/mo |
| Pro | $13.95/mo | ₹56,273 | $29.69/mo | 100 | 100 GB | 4,00,000 visits/mo |
Black Friday, live on 28 Oct 2026: HostGator’s early-bird offer takes an extra 15% off one eligible 1-year plan or 20% off two in the same order. On 12 months that shows Hatchling at $4.21, Baby $5.10, Business $7.01 and Pro $16.11 a month; renewal is confirmed at checkout.
Renewal: what you really pay
| Plan | Renews at | Renewal year with GST | Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $10.99/mo | ₹14,778 | 2.9x |
| Baby | $16.49/mo | ₹22,173 | 3.7x |
| Business | $21.99/mo | ₹29,568 | 3.5x |
| Pro | $29.69/mo | ₹39,922 | 2.1x |
HostGator says promotional prices are for the initial term only and renew at the regular rate. If you cancel in the first year, a non-refundable $17.99 fee is kept for the free domain.
What is good and what to watch
Good
- 10 sites even on Hatchling
- Free domain for the first year on 12, 24 or 36-month terms
- Free Cloudflare CDN with Argo routing
- Free SSL, malware scanning and a web application firewall
- 4.6 on Trustpilot from 18,018 reviews
Watch out for
- HostGator India no longer sells; hostgator.in redirects to BigRock
- No Indian server on HostGator.com
- Renewal is about 2x to 4x
- Backups are weekly courtesy backups
- Refund excludes monthly terms, renewals and domain fees
Speed for Indian visitors
HostGator India used Indian servers, but since 15 July 2025 it operates as part of BigRock, and hostgator.in shows a notice that redirects new buyers to bigrock.in. Existing customers were moved to BigRock accounts. BigRock asks whether your traffic comes from India or the USA and sells Linux hosting from ₹69 a month, renewing at ₹409 (its plan page does not state the term or GST). HostGator.com itself lists no Indian server; its Cloudflare CDN serves cached pages from edges near Indian visitors.
| BigRock plan | Price | Renews at | Sites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹69/mo | ₹409/mo | 1 | 20 GB |
| Business | ₹159/mo | ₹649/mo | 5 | 25 GB |
| Pro | ₹199/mo | ₹759/mo | 10 | 50 GB |
| Ultimate | ₹249/mo | ₹989/mo | 20 | 100 GB |
India status from hostgator.in and bigrock.in, HostGator.com plans from hostgator.com, 28 Oct 2026. HostGator India has 1.6 on Trustpilot from 26 reviews; BigRock 4.7 from 810. We have not hosted a site on it yet, so this page has no star score.
How to buy HostGator
Screenshot of the official pricing page, 28 Oct 2026.
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Pick a plan on HostGator.com
On hostgator.com/web-hosting choose Hatchling, Baby, Business or Pro. The lowest price needs the 36-month term; the Black Friday extra discount applies to 1-year terms.
HostGator.com plans, 28 Oct 2026 - 2
Know where hostgator.in goes
hostgator.in now shows this notice and redirects new buyers to BigRock.
HostGator India notice, 28 Oct 2026
HostGator vs Hostinger
| HostGator | Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $3.75/mo, 36 months | ₹69/mo, 48 months |
| Renews at | $10.99/mo | ₹289/mo |
| Sites on entry plan | 10 | 1 |
| India data centre | No | Mumbai |
| Sells in rupees | No (USD) | Yes |
| Refund | 30 days | 30 days |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 (18,018) | 4.6 (73,494) |
Full comparison: Hostinger vs HostGator. More reading: best WordPress hosting in India, best managed WordPress hosting in India and our free Hosting Checker, which tells you which host any site uses.
What users say
Trustpilot ratings.
HostGator4.6out of 5 · 18,018 reviews on Trustpilot
Hostinger4.6out of 5 · 73,289 reviews on TrustpilotTrustpilot does not verify every review; treat the rating as a signal, not proof.
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HostGator review: FAQ
Is HostGator India still available?
No for new customers. Since 15 July 2025 HostGator India has joined BigRock, and hostgator.in redirects new buyers to bigrock.in. Existing customers were moved to BigRock accounts.
What is the HostGator price in India?
HostGator.com sells in US dollars: Hatchling is $3.75 a month on 36 months, about ₹15,127 with 18% GST. BigRock, which replaced HostGator India, starts at ₹69 a month.
Is HostGator good for India?
HostGator.com has no Indian server, so for an Indian audience a host with a Mumbai data centre is faster. It suits people who want many sites on a cheap plan and visitors mostly in the US.
What does HostGator renew at?
Hatchling $10.99, Baby $16.49, Business $21.99 and Pro $29.69 a month.
What is the HostGator refund policy?
30 days on hosting fees. It does not cover monthly terms, renewals, domain fees or add-ons, and a $17.99 domain fee is kept if you used the free domain.
Does HostGator have a Black Friday sale in 2026?
Yes. On 28 Oct 2026 its early-bird offer gives an extra 15% off one eligible 1-year plan, or 20% off two in one order.
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
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