Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Name.com vs SNHC.cloud
Name.com
SNHC.cloud
Higher score in this comparison
Where Name.com and SNHC.cloud differ
| Compare | Name.comReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SNHC.cloudReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 5 days |
| .com first year | €11.75 | Not confirmed |
| .com renewal | €16.27 | Not confirmed |
| Free WHOIS privacy | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- SNHC.cloud scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Support channels: only SNHC.cloud offers Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Name.com: 30 days vs 5 days.
- Founded is lower at Name.com: 2003 vs 2012.
- Audience: only Name.com offers Beginners, Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
Name.com
Name.com suits beginners and small businesses who want a domain, hosting and a website builder under a single account. Its .com registration costs €11.75 in the opening year, and you get support on chat and help centre when you need help with a setup or a move.
SNHC.cloud
SNHC.cloud suits small businesses that want the entry price to survive renewal, since the $2.50 renewal fee matches what the entry plan advertises. The trade-off is the 5 money-back window and a Colombia base, which buyers outside that region should weigh against local alternatives.
Score breakdown
| Area | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0A .com at €11.75 renews at €16.27; hosting fees of €5.43 to €11.75 renew at €6.33 to €16.28, so the step up is small. | 9.5HigherThe entry plan renews at $2.50, the same figure as the $2.50 opening price, so the monthly cost does not climb later. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Trust | 8.8Higher | 8.5An uptime guarantee of 99.9% and support on phone, chat and help centre help, against a 5 money-back window. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Web hosting | 265 of 530 | 178 of 530 |
| Domain registrars | 272 of 501 | 174 of 501 |
| Managed WordPress hosting | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Business email hosting | 266 of 425 | 168 of 425 |
Which one suits you
Pick Name.com if trust and money-back period matter most.
Pick SNHC.cloud if cost matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more | Small business |
| Pricing model | Free plan | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Name.com, Inc | Smart Net Hosting Colombia S.A.S |
| Headquarters | United States | Colombia |
| Founded | 2003Lower | 2012 |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Web hosting
| Fact | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €5.43 to €11.75 | $2.50 |
| Renewal price | €6.33 to €16.28 | $2.50 |
| Hosting types | Shared, Cloud, Managed wordpress | Shared hosting, Wordpress hosting, Managed wordpress, VPS, Dedicated servers, Housing, Reseller hosting |
| Websites allowed | 1 (Personal), 25 (Premium), unlimited (Business) | 1-4 |
| Features | Free SSL, Backups, Email | Free SSL, Backups, Email |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Data centres | Amsterdam, Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Toronto | Not confirmed |
| Intro price term (months) | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
Website builders
| Fact | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Templates | 500 | Not confirmed |
| Builder type | Site, Store, Landing | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Name.com | SNHC.cloud | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com first year | €11.75above the median | Not confirmed | €11.09 |
| .com renewal | €16.27at the median | Not confirmed | €16.27 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 5 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 277 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Name.com
Pros
- A free plan is included, so you can test the website builder before you spend anything.
- Free WHOIS privacy comes with the domain, so you do not need a separate privacy add-on.
- Hosting features include free ssl, backups and email, so certificates, backups and email sit inside the plan.
Cons
- Renewal is where costs climb: hosting renews at €6.33 to €16.28 after entry fees of €5.43 to €11.75, so budget the higher figure early.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line when a domain or site issue is urgent.
- Websites per plan are capped at 1 (Personal), 25 (Premium), unlimited (Business), so extra properties mean moving to a bigger plan.
SNHC.cloud
Pros
- Renewal price of $2.50 matches the $2.50 entry fee, so a budgeted hosting cost does not change mid contract.
- The $2.50 entry plan is billed over a 24 month term, which spreads a small monthly figure across a long commitment.
- Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a stuck problem can be raised by phone or chat rather than written into a form.
Cons
- The money-back period of 5 days places the brand at 266 of 275 brands on our ranking, so the safety net around a new signup is thin.
- The entry package holds 1-4 sites, so a portfolio of client sites or a campaign page per product does not fit.
- The provider is Smart Net Hosting Colombia S.A.S, based in Colombia, so contracts sit with an operator outside North America and Europe.
Who each suits
Name.com
Who it suits
- Small businesses and beginners, both groups Name.com names in its audience, who want domains, hosting and a builder together.
- Owners who want free WHOIS privacy and a free plan before spending anything.
- Site owners who want a data centre near their visitors, since the locations include Amsterdam, Bangalore and Frankfurt.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for anyone who needs a voice line, since support runs on chat and help centre only, so a phone-first buyer should put a registrar such as Afrihost on the shortlist.
- Not the fit for a rand budget, since Afrihost quotes a .com opening year at ZAR 289 while Name.com quotes €11.75.
- Not a fit for buyers paying in Chilean pesos, since Host Chile quotes a .com opening year at CLP 16,900.
SNHC.cloud
Who it suits
- Small businesses, which is the stated audience at small business, running a site and email on one account.
- Buyers who want a human answer rather than a ticket queue, since phone, chat and help centre covers phone and chat alongside a help centre.
- Shoppers who expect to move up later, because shared hosting, wordpress hosting and managed wordpress runs from shared plans through to dedicated servers and reseller hosting.
Who should look elsewhere
- Developers who want a hosted project at no cost before committing to a plan should start at Render, where the intro price is $0.
- Buyers who want a mainstream shared hosting catalogue can compare Afrihost, whose shared plans start at ZAR 84.
- Shoppers billing in Chilean pesos can compare Hosting.cl, listed from CLP 159,900.
Current offers
Name.com
Current offer
Discount code
15% off domain transfers with promo code NEWHOME: 15% off
Offer valid on up to 10 domain transfers. Applies to new name.com customers only.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
SNHC.cloud
Current offer
Bonus
Free main domain and free SSL certificate with websites: Free main domain plus free SSL certificate
Asterisked, free main domain applies to web design packages
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Reseller Cloud Hosting discount: 50% off, $24.99 USD/month
Asterisked, price shown per month on homepage product grid
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Name.com | SNHC.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Bolivia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Costa Rica | No | Yes |
| Dominican Republic | No | Yes |
| Ecuador | No | Yes |
8 of 21 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Name.com
What does a .com domain cost at Name.com?+
A .com registration is €11.75 in the opening year at Name.com, and it renews at €16.27. That step up is modest, so your renewal budget can sit close to your opening bill. Price the domain against the renewal figure rather than the entry figure, since the renewal is what you pay for most of its life.
What does Name.com hosting cost at signup and at renewal?+
Name.com hosting carries introductory fees of €5.43 to €11.75 for the opening term, then renews at €6.33 to €16.28. Both figures cover the same plans, so the difference is timing rather than scope. Work out the renewal number before you sign up, since that is what you will pay for most of the life of the site.
SNHC.cloud
What does SNHC.cloud cost to start?+
The entry plan opens at $2.50 a month and is billed over a 24 month term, so the opening payment covers a long stretch at the advertised rate, and prices are quoted in US dollars. The length of the term is the part to think about at signup, since it decides how long that rate is locked in and what leaving early would cost.
Does the price rise when the plan renews?+
Not on the published figures. The entry plan renews at $2.50, the same as the $2.50 headline price, and on our data that renewal figure ranks 21 of 179 brands, among the stronger renewal positions in the category. Renewing the entry plan is the low risk part of this decision.
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