Host Chile review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Host Chile suits small businesses that want hosting, domains and email from one Chilean provider, with a 60 day money back window and 1-100 per plan websites per plan. Prices are quoted in Chilean pesos and support runs on email, chat and help centre only.

Key facts

Best for
Small businesses in Chile that want hosting and domains billed in local currency.
Intro price
CLP 1,491.67 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Hosting types
Shared hosting, WordPress hosting, ECommerce hosting, Windows hosting, Python hosting, Reseller hosting, Business hosting (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Money-back period
60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Websites allowed
1-100 per plan (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Free-SSL, Backups, CDN, Email (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Uptime guarantee
100% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Intro price term (months)
12 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Certiweb Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada (Certiweb HostChile) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
Chile (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2010 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
Official website
hostchile.cl

Domain registrars

.com first year
CLP 16,900 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
.com renewal
CLP 17,900 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
.com transfer
CLP 16,900 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free WHOIS privacy
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Domain endings
18 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Money-back period
60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Certiweb Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada (Certiweb HostChile) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
Chile (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2010 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Beginners, Small business, Enterprise

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Broad plan range, with shared hosting, WordPress hosting and eCommerce hosting all offered by one provider.
  • Extras sit in the base package, with free ssl, backups and cdn included rather than sold as add-ons.
  • Business plans carry 1-100 per plan, so an agency can hold many properties on one account.
  • Hosting carries a 60 day money back window, longer than the 30 day median across brands listed here.
  • A .com costs CLP 16,900 in the first year and CLP 17,900 at renewal, so the later bill barely moves.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so a voice channel is not among the options when a site goes down.
  • 18 is a short extension list, so a country specific ending is not among the extensions offered.
  • The CLP 1,491.67 hosting figure is an introductory rate for 12 months, a bounded term rather than a standing price.
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Who it suits

  • Small businesses billing in Chilean pesos who want hosting, domains and email on one account.
  • Store owners who need eCommerce hosting from a provider already running shared hosting, WordPress hosting and eCommerce hosting.
  • Site owners who weigh a 60 day money back window above everything else.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers who need voice support, since channels run on email, chat and help centre only.
  • Anyone who wants domain privacy included, because free WHOIS privacy is a no here.
  • Developers who simply want a free deploy target, since Render opens at $0.

What it does well

The catalogue is broad for a single local provider. shared hosting, WordPress hosting and eCommerce hosting cover the usual cases, from plain shared space through to eCommerce, Windows, Python, reseller and business accounts, which means a site can move between plan types without changing supplier. Standard on the plans are free ssl, backups and cdn, so certificates, backups, content delivery and mail sit in the base package rather than appearing later as paid extras. On volume, the business range allows 1-100 per plan, a spread that suits agencies and owners holding many properties on a single account. Limits are stated per plan, so a larger estate is a matter of moving up a tier rather than opening extra accounts. Against a provider that sells one plan type only, that range is the practical advantage.

Intro and renewal prices

Domain pricing is the steadiest part of the picture. A .com costs CLP 16,900 in the first year and CLP 17,900 at renewal, a modest step rather than the large jump that often follows a deep introductory discount. Hosting sits on a separate line, opening at CLP 1,491.67. Because the two domain figures sit close together, the running cost is easier to model across a longer stretch, and the entry hosting figure remains the visible floor for the rest of the range. Buyers who plan around renewals get a flatter curve here than a cut then climb offer, which matters most to anyone holding a domain for years and reading the renewal column before signing anything.

Plans and pricing

Hosting opens at CLP 1,491.67 for 12 months. The price is quoted in Chilean pesos, so local customers pay in their own currency without a conversion step, and the term is printed next to the figure so the length of the commitment is clear before checkout. Above that entry point sit the tiers needed for eCommerce, Windows, Python and reseller work, each priced on its own. Read the entry number as the floor of the range rather than a complete price list, then weigh the next tier against the workload in hand, since a shop with a catalogue behaves differently from a single brochure page. Budgeting stays in pesos, though anyone paying in another currency must convert the figure themselves.

Who runs it

The service is provided by a Chilean limited liability company operating under the HostChile brand, and its headquarters are in Chile. It has traded since 2010, a long record in a market where several local hosts are recent arrivals. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so written contact and self service articles are the routes to an answer, and a voice line is not among the listed channels. A business of that age, with a named legal entity behind the brand, is a steadier counterparty than a new entrant. The published support mix is the part buyers weigh first, and it is the one place this provider asks for a compromise.

How Host Chile compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does hosting cost to start?+

Hosting opens at CLP 1,491.67 for 12 months, quoted in Chilean pesos. Higher tiers in the range cover eCommerce, Windows, Python, reseller and business work, and each is priced on its own. The entry figure is the floor of the range rather than a full price list, so the next tier is worth reading before you commit.

What does a .com domain cost after the first year?+

A .com costs CLP 16,900 in the first year and CLP 17,900 at renewal, so the step up is modest rather than steep. A transfer in costs CLP 16,900, priced at the level of the opening year. That flat curve makes budgeting across renewals easier than a deep introductory cut followed by a jump.

Can I get hosting money back if it is wrong for me?+

Hosting is sold with a money back window of 60 days. That is longer than the 30 day median across the brands listed here, and it ranks 12 of 275 on this measure. A window that length gives room to judge the service on real traffic rather than on a sales page.

How many websites can I run on one account?+

Business plans allow 1-100 per plan, so a single account can carry a spread of client properties. The limit depends on the tier chosen, and the plan range runs from shared space through to business hosting. Owners with a larger portfolio sit in the upper tiers, where the per plan site allowance is higher.

Is WHOIS privacy included with domain registrations?+

Free WHOIS privacy is a no on this registrar, so registration contacts are listed in public WHOIS unless privacy is bought separately. Across the brands listed here, 66.2% include it free. Budget an extra line item if you need contact details kept off public display, and weigh that against the low CLP 16,900 opening price.

Which support channels does Host Chile offer?+

Support runs on email, chat and help centre. That means email, chat and a help centre, and a voice line is not among the options listed. Chat and email cover most questions, while the help centre handles repeat issues without waiting on a reply. Anyone who needs a person on the phone during an outage will need a different provider.

Which domain extensions can I register?+

The registrar lists 18 extensions, which is a short list. A .com is available at CLP 16,900 in the first year, and renewal sits at CLP 17,900. If your audience sits outside Chile, check that the ending you need is on the list, since a country specific extension is not among the extensions offered.

Who operates the service?+

The service is provided by a Chilean limited liability company operating under the HostChile brand, headquartered in Chile. It has traded since 2010. The company states an uptime guarantee of 100%, and support runs on email, chat and help centre, so written contact and self service help are the main routes to an answer.

Who is the hosting aimed at?+

The stated audience covers beginners, small business and enterprise, with small business the strongest fit. The wider comparison set points the same way, since 94.1% of the listings in the web hosting group target that group. Beginners and enterprise buyers are served too, but at different points in the plan range.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Small businesses in Chile that want hosting and domains billed in local currency.

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