HostGator vs Hostinger: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| HostGator | Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | At least 70% of each sale (base $65, up to $100 per sale) | At least 40% per eligible sale (rises with volume) |
| Commission type | Percent per sale | Percent per sale |
| Cookie window | not stated | not stated |
| Minimum payout | not stated | $100.00 |
| Payout terms | Paid 2 months + 10 days after the month of the sale | Paid on request, released by the 20th of the month, via PayPal or wire transfer |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeSocial media | BlogYouTubeSocial media |
| Network | impact.com | In-house |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Free to join; no referral minimum. | Free sign-up with account verification. Cookie window and payout terms are in the affiliate program agreement, not on the main page. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 22, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- They run on different platforms: HostGator uses impact.com, Hostinger uses its own in-house program.
How to choose
- Start with the product your audience would actually use. A fit with your audience matters more than the commission rate.
- Check that the program allows the place you post, and read its rules on paid ads and coupons.
- You can often join both. Many affiliates promote competing tools and explain who each one suits.
Who pays: each company sets and pays its own commissions and can change its terms at any time. Green Gator Affiliator does not pay, hold or guarantee any earnings. Confirm current terms on each official page before you apply. New to this? Read affiliate marketing basics.
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