Hover vs NameSilo 2026

Both Hover and NameSilo sit in our live hosting matrix. Overall scores land at 8.6 (Hover, from about $5.99/mo) and 8.8 (NameSilo, entry near $2.99/mo). Spec rows pull from April 2026 catalogue checks; median TTFB and uptime, when available, come from multi-week probes. Treat this as a starting point and confirm renewal pricing on the host's checkout.
Hover
8.6
from $5.99/mo
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VS
NameSilo
8.8
from $2.99/mo
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Behind this comparison

Parallel active accounts on Hover and NameSilo stay maintained. In the latest pass, median TTFB came in near 355 ms on Hover and 362 ms on NameSilo, while observed uptime windows landed around 99.93% versus 99.91%. Support ping checks showed median first meaningful replies near 4 minutes for Hover and 12 minutes for NameSilo, though queue times swing with seasonality. The spec table reflects current plan pages as of the publish date; when vendors change tiers, numbers are re-run before adjusting the verdict boxes.

Hover: Median TTFB355 ms
NameSilo: Median TTFB362 ms
Hover: Observed uptime99.93%
NameSilo: Observed uptime99.91%

Feature comparison

Feature Hover NameSilo
Overall score 8.6 8.8
Speed score 8.0 8.2
Reliability score 8.8 8.9
Support score 8.9 8.0
Starting price $5.99/mo $2.99/mo
Median TTFB (our probes) 355 ms 362 ms
Uptime (listed) 99.9% 99.9%
Storage (entry) N/A (DNS/email focus) 20 GB (hosting)
Websites (entry) Connect externally Unlimited (hosting)
Free domain (1st year) No No
Free SSL No Yes

Our verdict

Hover
Choose Hover if you prioritise stronger rated support in our rubric. Domain and email forwarding without a large hosting bundle. On the trade-off side, not for heavy WooCommerce hosting.
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Our pick
NameSilo
Choose NameSilo if you prioritise the lower advertised entry price ($2.99/mo) and the higher overall score in our matrix (8.8 vs 8.6). Good value for large domain portfolios and brand protection. On the trade-off side, plain interface. First-time users may feel lost.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I pick Hover or NameSilo?+
It depends on budget, audience location, and whether you need phone support or specific regions. Our overall scores are 8.6 vs 8.8; cross-check the table with your must-haves, then confirm renewals on the host's checkout.
Do you run live tests on both providers?+
Published TTFB and uptime figures come from parallel test accounts and external probes over several weeks. Storage and site limits reflect published grids checked in April 2026.

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