Top 5 web hosts compared: price, renewal, uptime and support
The table shows the cheapest shared or entry plan each host advertises, the price you pay when that plan renews, the uptime figure the host itself guarantees, and how you reach support. Prices exclude GST (India) or SST (Malaysia) unless the host includes them.
| Host | Starting price | Renews at | Uptime guarantee | Support | Best for | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hostinger | ₹69/mo (India) or RM3.99/mo (Malaysia) on a 48-month term | ₹289/mo or RM14.99/mo | 99.9% monthly SLA | 24/7 live chat | Lowest entry price, first website, AI site builder | Hostinger India |
| 2. MilesWeb | ₹69/mo (Starter, 36-month term) | Same price at renewal (guaranteed on page) | 99.9% | 24/7 | Indian SMEs wanting INR billing and predictable renewals | MilesWeb |
| 3. Exabytes | From RM9.99/mo (EBiz 17 Mini) | Not stated on plan page | 99.9% | 24/7 live chat, WhatsApp, phone, ticket | Malaysian businesses wanting a Malaysian Tier 3 data centre | Exabytes |
| 4. SiteGround | US$3.99/mo (StartUp, 12 months prepaid) | US$17.99/mo | 99.9% network uptime (annual) | 24/7 chat and tickets | Managed WordPress with free daily backups | SiteGround |
| 5. Cloudways | From US$11/mo (DigitalOcean server, billed hourly) | Same pay-as-you-go rate | 99.99% (advertised) | 24/7 live chat and tickets | Growing sites and WooCommerce stores needing their own server | Cloudways |
Uptime figures are each host's published guarantee, not our own monitoring. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider's page before paying. Hostinger Malaysia prices are in the Hostinger section below.
How we picked these five
We shortlisted hosts that sell to small businesses in India and Malaysia, publish their prices and renewal prices, and offer round-the-clock support. Then we read each plan, renewal and uptime page directly on 28 October 2026. We did not include hosts that hide renewal prices behind checkout, and no host paid to be listed.
We have not run our own long-term uptime tests for this article, so we quote each host's guarantee and say exactly what it covers.
1. Hostinger: lowest entry price in India and Malaysia
| Plan | India price | India renewal | Malaysia price | Malaysia renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹69/mo (₹3,312 upfront) | ₹289/mo | RM3.99/mo (RM191.52 upfront) | RM14.99/mo |
| Premium | ₹139/mo (₹6,672 upfront) | ₹449/mo | RM6.99/mo (RM335.52 upfront) | RM22.99/mo |
| Business (Unlimited) | ₹199/mo (₹9,552 upfront) | ₹649/mo | RM8.99/mo (RM431.52 upfront) | RM27.99/mo |
- Uptime: 99.9% per calendar month, with a 5% service credit if it falls below
- Support: 24/7 live chat
- Refund: 30-day money-back guarantee
- Watch out: the low price needs a 48-month upfront payment, and renewal is roughly 3 to 4 times the intro rate
2. MilesWeb: Indian host with the same price at renewal
MilesWeb is an Indian hosting company based in Nashik, operating since 2012. Its shared hosting page says the plan renews at the same price, which makes it easier to budget than intro-price hosts.
- Plans: ₹69/mo (Starter, ₹2,484 for 36 months), ₹99/mo (Premium, ₹3,564 for 36 months), plus ₹149 and ₹299 tiers
- Prices exclude 18% GST
- Uptime: 99.9% guarantee
- Support: 24/7
- Data centres: India, USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore
- Refund: 30-day money-back
3. Exabytes: Malaysian data centre and WhatsApp support
Exabytes is a Malaysian host. For a Kuala Lumpur, Rawang or Selangor business whose customers are mostly in Malaysia, a local data centre and local-language support are the main reasons to pick it.
- Plans: EBiz 17 Mini from RM9.99/mo and EBiz 17 AI Plus from RM36.99/mo, with higher tiers above that
- Uptime: 99.9% guarantee
- Support: 24/7 by live chat, WhatsApp, phone and ticket
- Data centre: Tier 3 facility in Malaysia
- Refund: 100-day money-back on EBiz 17 plans except Mini
- Watch out: the plan page does not state the billing term behind the "as low as" price, so check it at checkout
4. SiteGround: managed WordPress with strong support
- Plans: StartUp US$3.99/mo (renews US$17.99), GrowBig US$6.69/mo (renews US$29.99), GoGeek US$10.69/mo (renews US$44.99), intro prices for 12 months prepaid
- Uptime: 99.9% network uptime, worked out yearly, with a free month if it falls short
- Support: 24/7 chat and tickets
- Included: free daily backups and six global data centres
- Refund: 30-day money-back
- Watch out: priced in US dollars and the renewal jump is large
5. Cloudways: your own cloud server without managing it
Cloudways runs managed cloud servers on providers such as DigitalOcean, including data centres in Bangalore and Singapore. You pay by the hour, so there is no intro price and no renewal jump.
- Price: from US$11/mo for a 1 GB DigitalOcean server (US$0.0357 an hour)
- Uptime: 99.99% advertised
- Support: 24/7 live chat and tickets, with a paid Advanced Support add-on
- Trial: 3-day free trial and free migration
- Watch out: you choose server size yourself, so it suits sites with steady traffic or a developer on hand
Which host should you choose?
A first website for a shop, clinic or service business
Hostinger or MilesWeb. Both start at ₹69 a month in India. Choose MilesWeb if a steady renewal price matters more than the lowest first bill.
A Malaysian business with mostly local customers
Exabytes for a Malaysian data centre and WhatsApp support, or Hostinger Malaysia for the lowest price. See our website pricing for Malaysia.
A WordPress site you want looked after
SiteGround, if you are comfortable paying in US dollars and planning for the renewal price.
An online store or a site that is growing fast
Cloudways, because you can add server resources without moving host. Pair it with website design and development that is built for speed.
Hosting checklist before you pay
- Compare the renewal price, not just the intro price
- Check the term needed for the advertised price (12, 36 or 48 months)
- Add GST (18% in India) or SST in Malaysia to the total
- Confirm free SSL, daily backups and business email
- Pick a data centre close to your customers: India for Tamil Nadu buyers, Malaysia or Singapore for Malaysian buyers
- Keep the domain in your own name and your own account
- Ask what the refund window covers (some plans are excluded)
Hosting is only the start: speed, SEO and enquiries
Good hosting keeps your site online. It does not bring enquiries by itself. Pages still need to load fast on mobile, answer buyer questions and show up on Google and Maps.
Static Savvy Media builds fast business websites from our Madurai head office and our Malaysia team in Rawang. See website design in Madurai, website pricing in India, our website design checklist and SEO services in Madurai.
Talk to Static Savvy Media
Want this done for your business? WhatsApp us on +91 99440 40345 or call our Malaysia line +60 12-453 7030. Our head office is in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and our Malaysia team is in Rawang, Selangor.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best web hosting for a small business in India?
For the lowest starting price, Hostinger and MilesWeb both start at ₹69 a month (on 48- and 36-month terms). MilesWeb states the same price at renewal; Hostinger renews at ₹289 a month on its Single plan. Prices checked 28 October 2026, excluding GST.
Which is the best web hosting in Malaysia for a small business?
Exabytes suits businesses that want a Malaysian data centre and 24/7 WhatsApp or phone support, from RM9.99 a month. Hostinger Malaysia is cheaper to start at RM3.99 a month on a 48-month term, renewing at RM14.99.
Why is the renewal price higher than the advertised price?
Most shared hosts discount the first term to win customers. Hostinger and SiteGround renew at roughly three to four times the intro price. MilesWeb states that renewal stays the same, and Cloudways bills the same hourly rate throughout.
Is 99.9% uptime good enough for a business website?
99.9% allows roughly 43 minutes of downtime a month. That is fine for most small business websites. Stores that take many orders may prefer a host advertising 99.99%, such as Cloudways.
Should I host in India, Malaysia or Singapore?
Host close to your customers. Choose an Indian data centre for Tamil Nadu customers, and a Malaysian or Singapore data centre for customers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
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