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Namecheap at a glance

Namecheap is a US-based domain registrar and hosting company that has been operating since 2000, making it one of the longer-established names in the industry. It runs hosting infrastructure across four international data centers, Phoenix in the US, Nottingham in the UK, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Singapore, giving it more geographic reach than many budget-focused hosts. Support is available through live chat, email, a knowledge base, and video guides, and the company backs its plans with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

The hosting range covers shared hosting from about $1.98 a month, managed WordPress hosting from about $2.91, VPS from about $3.88, dedicated servers across eight configurations reaching $238.88, reseller hosting, a CDN with a free tier, and SSL certificates. Payment methods include credit card, PayPal, bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. With low entry prices across shared and WordPress hosting plus a free CDN tier, Namecheap suits budget-conscious buyers and anyone who wants a single account for both domains and hosting.

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Server locations4

  • Singapore
  • Nottingham
  • Amsterdam
  • Phoenix

Namecheap Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Low entry-level pricing

    Shared hosting starts around $1.98 a month and managed WordPress from about $2.91, among the lower entry points in the category.

  • Free CDN tier available

    Namecheap’s CDN lineup includes a $0 plan alongside paid tiers reaching $38.88 a month for higher-traffic sites.

  • International data center choices

    Servers in Phoenix, Nottingham, Amsterdam, and Singapore give some flexibility in choosing a region close to your audience.

  • Cryptocurrency payment support

    Alongside credit card and PayPal, Namecheap accepts bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which isn’t common among mainstream hosts.

Cons

  • No phone support listed

    Customer support runs through live chat, email, a knowledge base, and video guides, with no phone line mentioned.

  • SSL pricing can climb steeply

    SSL certificate plans range up to $185.99 a month depending on the certificate type and validation level chosen.

  • Bigger jump into dedicated servers

    Dedicated server plans start at $41.88 a month, a large step up from the shared and VPS entry prices for anyone scaling up.

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Namecheap Pricing

7 services and 32 plans compared

Namecheap Shared Hosting

Namecheap offers 3 Shared Hosting plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Stellar320 GBSSDUnlimitedcPanel Yes$1.98/mo–Details
Stellar PlusUnlimitedUnlimitedSSDUnlimitedcPanel Yes$2.98/mo–Details
Stellar BusinessUnlimited50 GBSSDUnlimitedcPanel Yes$4.98/mo–Details

Namecheap VPS

Namecheap offers 5 VPS plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
Spark1 GB1 core20 GBSSD1 TBLinux$3.88/mo–Details
Pulsar2 GB2 cores40 GBSSD1 TBLinux$6.88/mo–Details
Quasar6 GB4 cores120 GBSSD3 TBLinux$12.88/mo–Details
Magnetar12 GB8 cores240 GBSSD6 TBLinux$24.88/mo–Details
Hypernova24 GB12 cores500 GBSSD10 TBLinux$46.88/mo–Details

Namecheap Dedicated Server

Namecheap offers 8 Dedicated Server plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
Xeon E3-1240 v38 GB4 cores · 3.4GHz300 GBSSD100 TBLinux$41.88/mo–Details
Xeon E3-1241 v316 GB4 cores · 3.5GHz480 GBSSD100 TBLinux$54.88/mo–Details
Xeon E-223416 GB4 cores · 3.4GHz480 GBSSD100 TBLinux$62.88/mo–Details
Xeon E-223632 GB6 cores · 3.4GHz480 GBSSD100 TBLinux$71.88/mo–Details
Dual Xeon E5-2620 v464 GB16 cores · 2.1GHz480 GBSSD100 TBLinux$73.88/mo–Details
Dual Xeon Silver 420864 GB16 cores · 2.1GHz1 TBNVMe100 TBLinux$139.88/mo–Details
Dual Xeon Gold 5218128 GB32 cores · 2.3GHz3.8 TBSSDUnlimitedLinux$233.88/mo–Details
Dual AMD EPYC 7282128 GB32 cores · 2.8GHz1.9 TBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$238.88/mo4.8Details

Namecheap Managed WordPress Hosting

Namecheap offers 3 Managed WordPress Hosting plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
EasyWP Starter110 GBSSDUnlimitedCustom No$2.91/mo–Details
EasyWP Turbo150 GBSSDUnlimitedCustom Yes$4.91/mo–Details
EasyWP Supersonic1100 GBSSDUnlimitedCustom Yes$5.74/mo–Details

Namecheap Reseller Hosting

Namecheap offers 3 Reseller Hosting plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
NebulaUnlimited30 GBSSDUnlimitedcPanel No$17.88/mo–Details
Galaxy ExpertUnlimited90 GBSSDUnlimitedcPanel No$36.88/mo4.0Details
Universe ProUnlimited150 GBSSDUnlimitedcPanel No$55.88/mo–Details

Namecheap CDN

Namecheap offers 4 CDN plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Supersonic CDN – Free1Unlimited50 GB– NoFree–Details
Supersonic CDN – Basic1Unlimited250 GB– No$8.88/mo4.4Details
Supersonic CDN – Medium1Unlimited500 GB– No$18.88/mo–Details
Supersonic CDN – Advanced1Unlimited1 TB– No$38.88/mo–Details

Namecheap SSL

Namecheap offers 6 SSL plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
PositiveSSLUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$11.00/mo–Details
EssentialSSLUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$24.89/mo–Details
PositiveSSL Multi domainUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$35.99/mo–Details
EV SSLUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$76.99/mo–Details
EV Multi-Domain SSLUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$163.99/mo–Details
PremiumSSL WildcardUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited– No$185.99/mo–Details

Prices are monthly starting prices as listed by Namecheap; check the final price at checkout.

Namecheap FAQs

Where is Namecheap based?

Namecheap is headquartered in United States (US).

How old is Namecheap?

Namecheap was founded in 2000, which makes it 26 years old.

How much does Namecheap cost?

Namecheap plans start from $1.98 per month.

Does Namecheap accept PayPal?

Yes, Namecheap accepts PayPal.

Can I pay Namecheap monthly?

No, Namecheap does not offer monthly billing.

Does Namecheap offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, Namecheap offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Where are Namecheap's servers located?

Namecheap is located in 4 data centers: Singapore, Singapore; Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK); Amsterdam, Netherlands; Phoenix, United States (US).

How will I get support from Namecheap?

Namecheap offers support via Email / Tickets, Knowledge Base, Live Chat, Video Guides.

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