If you’re considering Hostinger to build your website—especially an ecommerce store—there’s one major mistake you should avoid: choosing the Premium Website Builder Plan. Although it might seem like a budget-friendly option at first glance, this plan lacks essential features for selling online.
No Ecommerce Capabilities in the Premium Plan
When you land on Hostinger’s website through benzexperience.com/hostinger, you’ll find two main plans for the website builder: Premium and Business. While the Premium plan might look appealing, it doesn’t support basic ecommerce features like adding payment gateways. That means you can’t use PayPal, Stripe, or even offer Cash on Delivery.
In a demonstration using a live Hostinger Premium plan, I attempted to connect PayPal and Stripe. Each time, a prompt to upgrade to the Business plan appeared—confirming that payment integration is completely disabled on the Premium tier.
Why the Business Plan Is the Smarter Choice
If you’re building an online store with Hostinger’s website builder, the Business Website Builder Plan is the only real option. It unlocks full ecommerce functionality and includes several valuable extras:
- Add Stripe, PayPal, and other payment gateways
- Create up to 50 websites under one account
- Receive a free domain with your plan
- Enjoy a 30-day money-back guarantee
Purchase Walkthrough
In the video, I go step-by-step through the signup process. After choosing the Business plan (12-month term for around $60), I register a new account, fill out billing info, and complete payment via credit card. Right after payment, I’m taken to the Hostinger AI Website Builder and can immediately begin building.
And here’s a little bonus—even if you choose the website builder plan, you can still install WordPress from your account dashboard if you change your mind later.
Final Thoughts
Don’t waste your time and money on a plan that doesn’t support your ecommerce goals. If you’re serious about selling online, skip the Premium plan and go straight for the Business plan. It’s the only way to unlock the full ecommerce experience with Hostinger.
Have questions or need help? Leave a comment on the video—I’m happy to help!