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Open-source alternatives to HostGator

HostGator is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 122 other web hosts in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

HostGator is a paid product, starting at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from HostGator

  1. Neocities

    Free static website hosting with an in-browser editor

    • Neocities starts at $5 per month (Supporter). HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Neocities has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • Neocities is open source, according to its own site.
    • HostGator also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Neocities pricing and details

  2. Coolify

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases to your own servers

    • Coolify starts at $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Coolify has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • Coolify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coolify also covers databases.
    Coolify pricing and details

  3. Dokploy

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases on your own servers

    • Dokploy starts at $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Dokploy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dokploy also covers databases.
    • HostGator also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Dokploy pricing and details

  4. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • CyberPanel has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • CyberPanel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    CyberPanel pricing and details

  5. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • HestiaCP has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • HestiaCP is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HostGator also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    HestiaCP pricing and details

  6. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Virtualmin has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • Virtualmin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    Virtualmin pricing and details

  7. Dokku

    Open-source, single-server platform as a service you run yourself

    • Dokku starts at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Dokku has a free plan. HostGator does not.
    • Only Dokku lists a Linux app.
    • Only HostGator lists a web app.
    Dokku pricing and details

  8. Amazee.io

    Managed open source Kubernetes hosting for Drupal and other apps

    • Amazee.io starts at $199 per month and up (Cloud Basic), sold through sales. HostGator starts at $10.99 per month at renewal (Hatchling), after a first 36 months at $3.75 a month.
    • Amazee.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HostGator also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Amazee.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to HostGator?

Yes. Neocities, Coolify, Dokploy, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Dokku and Amazee.io are open source, according to their own sites.

Is HostGator open source?

HostGator is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these web hosts are free?

Neocities, Coolify, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin and Dokku are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to HostGator: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.