Hostinger →
Developer-First EU Hosting
Hostinger gives you a VPS for $4.99/mo — and expects you to configure everything. Runsite gives you a managed PaaS with git-push deploys.
// comparison
Runsite vs Hostinger
Side-by-side. No marketing fluff — just facts.
| Feature | Runsite | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | ✓ Git push, auto-build | ✗ Manual SSH + config |
| Server Management | ✓ Fully managed | ✗ Unmanaged VPS |
| CPU Throttling | ✓ No throttling | ✗ CPU reduced to 0% under sustained load |
| Pricing Transparency | ✓ Same price always | ✗ Promo price → 2-3x renewal |
| Free Tier | ✓ Permanent | ✗ 30-day refund only |
| Managed PostgreSQL | ✓ From €5/mo | ✗ Install manually on VPS |
| Docker Support | ✓ Any Dockerfile | Manual Docker install on VPS |
| VPS Price | N/A (managed) | $4.99/mo (1 vCPU, 4GB) |
// in-depth comparison
Hostinger vs Runsite: What You Need to Know
Hostinger has carved out a massive market in budget hosting. The promotional pricing is aggressive, the VPS specs look generous on paper, and they have data centers across Europe and beyond. For WordPress sites and basic shared hosting, Hostinger serves millions of users effectively.
For developers deploying modern applications, the experience is different. Hostinger VPS is unmanaged — you SSH in, install your runtime, configure nginx, set up SSL, and handle security patches yourself. The heavily advertised $2.49/mo pricing requires a 48-month commitment and renews at 2-3x the promotional rate. CPU throttling under sustained load can reduce your allocation to effectively zero. Runsite offers git-push deploys, dedicated resources with no throttling, and transparent month-to-month pricing that stays the same on renewal.
Developers building Node.js, Python, or Go applications who want a modern deployment workflow instead of SSH and manual configuration should consider Runsite. The permanent free tier lets you start without any commitment, and pricing is honest from day one.
// why switch
Built for European Developers
Everything you need, nothing you don't. Hosted where your users are.
Git Push, Not SSH
No nginx config, no systemd services, no SSH sessions. Push to GitHub and your app is live in minutes.
Honest Pricing
Hostinger's $2.49/mo becomes $7.99/mo on renewal. Runsite's price is the same on day 1 and day 365.
No CPU Throttling
Hostinger reduces your CPU capacity to 0% under sustained load. Runsite gives you dedicated resources that don't throttle.
// hostinger problems → runsite solutions
Sound Familiar?
Every Hostinger frustration, solved.
Hostinger problem
"I have to SSH in and configure everything"
Hostinger VPS is a blank server. You install the runtime, configure nginx, set up SSL, manage firewall rules.
Runsite solution
Managed PaaS — push code, get a URL
Connect your GitHub repo. Runsite auto-detects your stack, builds, deploys, and handles SSL automatically.
Hostinger problem
"My CPU got throttled to zero"
Hostinger VPS reduces CPU by 25% per hour under sustained load. After 4 hours, your CPU allocation is effectively 0%.
Runsite solution
Dedicated resources, no throttling
Your container gets the resources you pay for. No hidden throttling, no CPU degradation over time.
Hostinger problem
"The renewal price is 3x the promo"
Hostinger advertises $2.49/mo but locks you into 48-month plans. Renewal jumps to $7.99+/mo.
Runsite solution
Transparent pricing, no lock-in
Month-to-month pricing. No multi-year commitments. The price you see is the price you pay.
// getting started
Deploy in 3 Steps
From git push to live — in under 2 minutes.
curl -fsSL https://runsite.app/install | sh runsite init --from github runsite deploy --region eu-central Developer Hosting, Done Right
Git push deploy. No VPS management. Transparent pricing.
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