Updated September 29, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
PlanetHoster vs Site123
PlanetHoster
Site123
Higher score in this comparison
PlanetHoster vs Site123: the differences
| Compare | PlanetHosterReviewVisitVisit | Site123ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €7.99 | $10.80 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| E-commerce plan price | €7.99 | $10.80 |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Site, Store, LandingCovers more |
| Transaction fee | Not confirmed | 0% |
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Key differences
- Site123 scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Free plan: only Site123.
- Audience: only PlanetHoster offers Enterprise.
- Builder type: only Site123 offers Landing.
Our verdict on each
PlanetHoster
PlanetHoster suits beginners, small business users and enterprise teams wanting hosting with unlimited sites through unlimited alongside backups, CDN and email, with introductory pricing at €5.49 for World Hosting that later moves to renewal pricing, so budget for the jump before committing.
Site123
Site123 suits beginners and small businesses that want one builder for sites, stores and landing pages. The free plan lets a shop start at no cost, the transaction fee is 0%, and plans start at $10.80 in a ranking where entry prices run to €587.56.
Score breakdown
| Area | PlanetHoster | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Introductory pricing at €5.49 sits near mid market levels. | 9.6Higher |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCatalog spans shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS with included free SSL, backups and CDN. | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.4Support covers email, chat and phone with long operating history. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick PlanetHoster if offer matter most.
Pick Site123 if cost, free plan, and builder type matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | PlanetHoster | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 16 of 370 | 5 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 11 of 190 | 5 of 190 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | PlanetHoster | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free plan |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SITE123 LTD |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Domain registrars
| Fact | PlanetHoster | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | $18.99 | Not confirmed |
| .com renewal | $18.99 | Not confirmed |
| .com transfer | $18.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free WHOIS privacy | No | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | PlanetHoster | Site123 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | Not confirmed | 0%at the median | 0% |
Median across 122 listed software products.
Pros and cons
PlanetHoster
Pros
- Covers shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS, giving room to grow from shared hosting to cloud and dedicated servers.
- Allows unlimited with free SSL, backups and CDN, useful for portfolios of small business sites.
- Provides data centers in Paris, France, Montreal, Canada and Lausanne, Switzerland, supporting European and Canadian audiences.
Cons
- Renewal pricing at €19.99 for World Hosting is markedly higher than introductory pricing at €5.49 for World Hosting.
- Staging is not among its free SSL, backups and CDN, which may matter for testing site changes before release.
- Free plan is no, so there is no no cost route into hosting types in shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS.
Site123
Pros
- No transaction fee, the lowest in the 1 rank of 78 on that measure
- Entry price of $10.80 sits below the €7.89 median for website builders
- A free plan exists, so testing and a small store can start at no cost
Cons
- The paid entry point starts at $10.80, so a free plan cannot carry a full store indefinitely
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre, with no phone line listed for urgent store issues
- Pricing is listed for a free plan only, so the paid tiers are compared at $10.80 rather than per feature
Who each suits
PlanetHoster
Who it suits
- Beginners and small business users needing shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS with room to upgrade, rather than Krystal Hosting for lower entry pricing.
- Owners managing several sites who value unlimited plus free SSL, backups and CDN, rather than checkdomain when store focused simplicity matters.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking lower entry pricing should consider WebHosting because its introductory pricing at £3.29 contrasts with PlanetHoster introductory pricing at €5.49.
- Shoppers seeking privacy included with domains should consider Krystal Hosting because Free WHOIS privacy is no at PlanetHoster.
Site123
Who it suits
- Beginners who have never published a site or set up a store
- Small businesses that want a site, a store and a landing page in one place
- Shop owners who want no per-sale platform cut
Who should look elsewhere
- Shafrik if you want a lower entry point, since it starts at XOF 9,900
- Ko-fi if you are comparing the entry price only, since it starts at $12
- Mitienda Uruguay if you want a locally priced plan, listed at UYU 400
Current offers
PlanetHoster
Current offer
Discount code
New Subscription Promo: pack of 10 Web Project Standard for 5.49 EUR/month: 5.49 EUR/month for a pack of 10 projects (0.55 EUR/project), renews at 19.99 EUR/month
24-month cycle; also applies to 1 Web Project Ultra at 5.49 EUR/month, renews at 19.99 EUR/month; 60-day guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Free domain name for the first year: domain registration free for 1 year (listed TLDs include .eu,.fr,.ca,.re,.be,.de,.ch,.es,.lu,.li,.xyz)
requires an annual billing cycle or higher; domain renewed at standard rates afterwards
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Site123
Current offer
Bonus
Free Domain for 1 year: 1 year free domain registration
Included with the Premium plan and with the first purchase of any annual plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
PlanetHoster
What does PlanetHoster charge at signup and at renewal for hosting+
PlanetHoster introductory pricing is €5.49 for World Hosting, while renewal pricing is €19.99 for World Hosting. That structure means early savings fade at renewal, so readers comparing hosting should budget around the renewal figure and the linked term of 24.
What does PlanetHoster charge for dot com domains+
PlanetHoster charges $18.99 for dot com registration, $18.99 for dot com renewal, and $18.99 for dot com transfer. Pricing stays flat across registration and renewal, which simplifies domain budgeting, although Free WHOIS privacy is no.
Site123
Is there a free plan for building a site or store?+
Yes. A free plan is offered, and the free plan is the listed way to start rather than a timed trial. Paid entry begins at $10.80, so a free plan covers a site or a small store at no cost before you move up.
What does a paid plan cost?+
Paid plans start at $10.80. The e-commerce plan is listed at $10.80, which is the figure to compare if the store matters more than the site. The entry price sits under the €7.89 median for website builders.
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