Cloudways vs Hostinger
Two web hosting affiliate programs, compared field by field on verified terms. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.
$50–$125 per sale, or $30 + 7% lifetime (hybrid) · 90 days cookie
Strong — best for developer, agency and performance-focused content
Hostinger
Budget web hosting · Hosting
60% per sale (typically $60–$150) · 30 days cookie
Good — best for "How to start a blog/website" beginner content
The verdict
Cloudways — 78/100
Cloudways wins by 11 points on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (90 days vs 30 days), lower payout friction. Hostinger still makes sense for a specific fit: "How to start a blog/website" beginner content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Cloudways | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $50–$125 per sale, or $30 + 7% lifetime (hybrid) | 60% per sale (typically $60–$150) |
| Model | Hybrid (bounty + recurring) | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 90 days ✓ | 30 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$80 | ~$90 ✓ |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $50 | $100 ($50 PayPal) |
| Payout methods | PayPal, wire | PayPal, wire |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 45 | NET 45–60 (refund window) |
| Geo focus | Global | Global |
| Terms verified | 2026-08 | 2026-08 |
Score breakdown
Subscores are 1–10, weighted per the methodology.
Earnings power (35%)
Attribution window (20%)
Trust & conversion (20%)
Payout reliability (15%)
Ease of entry (10%)
Why pick Cloudways
- Choice of bounty or hybrid lifetime model
- 90-day cookie beats most hosts
- Technical audience = lower refund rates
Watch out
Requires more sophisticated traffic than shared hosting
Full Cloudways profile →Why pick Hostinger
- Aggressive pricing converts beginner traffic extremely well
- High percentage payout on multi-year plans
- Strong global brand spend
Watch out
Long validation window before payment
Full Hostinger profile →