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Hostinger Domain Alternative — Cheaper Renewals, No Hosting Lock-in
Hostinger domain alternative for India. Same TLDs, better renewal pricing, free WHOIS privacy (Hostinger charges for privacy on some tiers), no forced 4-year hosting commit to get promo domain price, INR + UPI + itemised invoice.
Free WHOIS privacy INR pricing · UPI Itemised invoice WhatsApp support
What you get with AIC domain registration
No forced 4-year hosting commit to get promo — AIC standalone domain pricing is transparent
Cheaper renewals across common TLDs (18-70% depending on TLD)
Free WHOIS privacy — Hostinger charges on some tiers
Domain-only purchase possible — Hostinger pushes hosting bundles hard
itemised invoice + UPI checkout — same rails, Indian tax simplicity
Free inbound transfer FROM Hostinger
Prices by TLD
AIC price shown vs competitor renewal. All AIC prices are transparent.
TLD
AIC price
Competitor
Notes
.in
₹599/yr
₹899/yr (renewal)Hostinger
33% cheaper on renewal
.com
₹899/yr
₹1,099/yr (renewal)Hostinger
18% cheaper on renewal
.shop
₹899/yr
₹2,499/yr (renewal)Hostinger
64% cheaper
.online
₹999/yr
₹2,999/yr (renewal)Hostinger
67% cheaper
.xyz
₹299/yr
₹999/yr (renewal)Hostinger
70% cheaper
How we compare to other registrars
Registrar
Entry price
Watch for
AIC CloudRecommended
₹599/yr (.in)
Free WHOIS privacy. INR pricing. UPI checkout. Auto DNS to your AIC hosting.
Hostinger (with hosting bundle)
Free .com with 4-yr commit
Requires 48-month upfront hosting purchase. Renewal ₹1,099+.
Hostinger (standalone domain)
₹79 promo → ₹1,099 renewal
Promo year-1 only. Renewal 10-14× promo.
Frequently asked questions
Three key differences: (1) Renewal price — AIC transparent; Hostinger renews at 10-14× promo year. (2) No hosting lock-in — AIC sells domains standalone at flat price; Hostinger's best domain pricing requires 4-year hosting commit. (3) Free WHOIS privacy — AIC includes; Hostinger charges on some tiers. If you already have hosting or want to buy domain-only, AIC is straightforward. If you want a bundle deal upfront, Hostinger's 4-year commit is competitive but risky (48-month upfront money).
Get your domain today — transparent pricing
Free WHOIS privacy · INR + UPI · Itemised invoice · WhatsApp support in Hindi