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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 + GST invoice.
Free WHOIS privacy INR pricing · UPI GST invoice WhatsApp support
What you get with AIC domain registration
No forced 4-year hosting commit to get promo — AIC standalone domain pricing is flat forever
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
GST 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 flat forever.
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 flat forever; 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 — flat pricing forever
Free WHOIS privacy · INR + UPI · GST invoice · WhatsApp support in Hindi