The best reseller hosting, tested and ranked
We set up the same three client sites on five reseller hosts and watched them for 30 days, timing set-up, speed, uptime and support. Here's which host did the job best, which suits your kind of business, and what each costs to start.
About this list
Reseller hosting lets you sell web hosting under your own name. The host runs the servers, backups and security, while you look after your clients, their billing and their first questions. It suits web designers, agencies and freelancers who host sites for clients, and small companies starting a hosting business. You'll find more in our reseller hosting section and our websites and hosting hub.
Most plans look alike at first: a set number of cPanel accounts, some storage and a control panel called WHM to manage them. The differences show up in the details. Some hosts include billing software such as WHMCS, others charge for it. Backups may be kept for a day or a week. Intro prices can rise sharply at renewal, and the lowest headline prices often need a long commitment.
To compare them fairly, we used each host from October 1 to October 30, 2026. On every one we set up the same three client sites, then timed how long it took from sign-up to a published site, measured how fast pages loaded on a phone, tracked uptime with outside monitoring for 30 days, asked support the same three questions and ran the same 15 control-panel checks.
Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Best for | Cheapest way to start | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namecheap | Best overall | No public price | 4.0 |
| 2 | KnownHost | Best for security tools | No public price | 2.5 |
| 3 | MilesWeb | Best for small resellers in India | No public price | 2.5 |
| 4 | ResellerClub | Best for domain reselling | $22.99 a month, billed yearly (Entry Linux reseller tier) | 2.5 |
| 5 | GreenGeeks | Best with billing included | $19.95 a month, billed yearly (RH-25) | 2.0 |
Features and terms compared
These facts come from each company's own pages and our research, checked on November 3, 2026; where the research couldn't confirm a fact, the table says so.
| Tool | Starting price | cPanel accounts on entry plan | WHMCS billing included | Backups | Money-back guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap | No reseller price in our research | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 30 days for first-time hosting accounts |
| KnownHost | $16.96 a month on a three-year term | 25 | No, paid add-on | Daily, kept 2 days and 1 week | 30 days (about page only) |
| MilesWeb | Not confirmed | 5 (per a third-party review) | Not stated | Not stated | 30-day risk-free trial advertised |
| ResellerClub | $22.99 a month, billed yearly | About 25 (third-party roundup) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated; domains and add-ons non-refundable |
| GreenGeeks | $19.95 a month, billed yearly | 25 | Yes | Nightly, kept 24 hours | 30 days |
Test results side by side
Namecheap was in a different league. It scored 4 out of 5, while every other host scored 2.5 or less. It was the only host to set up all three client sites correctly, it published them in 142 minutes when the others took between 258 and 348, and its mobile pages showed their main content in 2.85 seconds, the only result under 3. It also had the best uptime at 99.798%, passed 13 of 15 control-panel checks and answered all three support questions usefully, with a median reply of 425 minutes.
Below Namecheap, the field was close and slow. KnownHost, MilesWeb and ResellerClub all scored 2.5 and each set up 2 of 3 client sites correctly, passing just 8 or 9 of 15 control-panel checks. Support was the biggest weakness across the board: median replies ran from 764 minutes at KnownHost to 1,273 minutes at GreenGeeks, which came last with 2 out of 5. Mobile speed also lagged, with main content taking 3.79 to 4.86 seconds to appear.
Every tool got the same test, between October 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026.
| Tool | Score | Build time from sign-up to published site | Page speed (Core Web Vitals) on mobile | Uptime over 30 days from external monitoring | Support reply time and quality to 3 standard questions | First-year and renewal price, and domain costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap | 4/5 | 142 min to publish | Mobile LCP 2.85 s; INP 229 ms | 99.798% over 30 days | 425 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| KnownHost | 2.5/5 | 322 min to publish | Mobile LCP 3.79 s; INP 303 ms | 99.597% over 30 days | 764 min median; 2/3 useful replies | – |
| MilesWeb | 2.5/5 | 258 min to publish | Mobile LCP 4.38 s; INP 355 ms | 99.531% over 30 days | 784 min median; 2/3 useful replies | – |
| ResellerClub | 2.5/5 | 264 min to publish | Mobile LCP 4.86 s; INP 379 ms | 99.448% over 30 days | 908 min median; 2/3 useful replies | – |
| GreenGeeks | 2/5 | 348 min to publish | Mobile LCP 4.67 s; INP 418 ms | 99.471% over 30 days | 1273 min median; 2/3 useful replies | – |
Namecheap
Best overallNamecheap came first of five with 4 out of 5, and value for money was its best part at 4.5. It was the clear leader on every measure we took. It set up all three client sites correctly, had them published in 142 minutes, and passed 13 of 15 control-panel checks. Mobile pages showed their main content in 2.85 seconds and reacted to taps in 229 milliseconds. Uptime was 99.798% over 30 days, and support answered all three questions usefully, with a median reply of 425 minutes. Our Namecheap review has more on the company.
Namecheap is best known as a low-cost domain registrar, and it also sells hosting, reseller hosting, VPS, SSL and email. WHOIS privacy is reported to be free for the life of a domain, and first-time hosting accounts get a 30-day refund. On Trustpilot it has 4.2 out of 5 from 22,134 reviews (checked November 2026), with live support often praised and some complaints about cancelling and charges after cancellation.
There are things to weigh. Our research didn't find its reseller hosting prices or plan limits, so check them on its site before you compare. It has also been named in phishing abuse reports in 2025, private equity firm CVC took a majority stake in September 2025, and in December 2025 it removed a domain without notice or appeal.
Who it's for
Agencies and freelancers who want fast set-up, quick pages and helpful support for client sites, and may also want domains in the same account.
Skip it if
You want billing software and a domain reseller account included in a known plan. GreenGeeks includes WHMCS and eNom on every plan.
What we liked
- Only host to set up all 3 sites correctly
- Fastest mobile pages at 2.85 seconds
- All 3 support answers useful
What we didn't
- Reseller prices not found in our research
- Named in phishing abuse reports in 2025
- Users report trouble cancelling
Key features
- Reseller hosting alongside shared, VPS and dedicated
- Domain registration and transfer
- WHOIS privacy, reported free
- Live support
- 30-day refund for first-time hosting accounts
Plans and prices
| .com registration (first year) | Custom contact sales |
| .com renewal | Custom contact sales |
KnownHost
Best for security toolsKnownHost came second with 2.5 out of 5. Performance and support were its best parts at 3, while ease of use and value for money scored 2. Uptime was 99.597%, second only to Namecheap, and mobile pages showed main content in 3.79 seconds, the second-best result. But set-up took 322 minutes, only 2 of 3 client sites were set up correctly, it passed 8 of 15 control-panel checks, and support replies took a median of 764 minutes, with 2 of 3 useful. Our full KnownHost review covers the test.
KnownHost sells managed cPanel and WHM reseller plans from 25 to 100 accounts on NVMe storage. Every plan includes LiteSpeed, CloudLinux, which gives each client account its own resource limits, Imunify360 for malware scanning and a web firewall, and JetBackup daily backups kept for 2 days and 1 week. You can brand it with your logo and your own nameservers, and servers are in Seattle, Atlanta and Amsterdam.
The catches are price terms and billing. The listed prices need a three-year commitment and rise at renewal, and WHMCS billing is a paid add-on. Its about page mentions a 30-day money-back guarantee, but the pricing page doesn't. Users give it 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 98 reviews (checked November 2026), praising fast ticket support and smooth moves.
Who it's for
Agencies that are comfortable in WHM and want security scanning and backups handled for them on managed servers.
Skip it if
You want quick set-up and fast support replies. Namecheap published our sites in 142 minutes to KnownHost's 322, and its support replied in a median 425 minutes to KnownHost's 764.
What we liked
- Second-best uptime at 99.597%
- Imunify360 and JetBackup on every plan
- White-label branding with your own nameservers
What we didn't
- 322 minutes from sign-up to published sites
- Listed prices need a three-year term
- WHMCS billing costs extra
Key features
- 25 to 100 cPanel accounts on NVMe storage
- CloudLinux resource limits per account
- Imunify360 malware scanning and firewall
- Daily JetBackup backups
- Patchman included on Premium+
Plans and prices
| Basic+ 25 cPanel accounts; 40 GB NVMe. | Custom contact sales |
| Standard+ 50 cPanel accounts; 80 GB NVMe. | Custom contact sales |
| Professional+ 75 cPanel accounts; 120 GB NVMe. | Custom contact sales |
| Premium+ 100 cPanel accounts; 200 GB NVMe. | Custom contact sales |
MilesWeb
Best for small resellers in IndiaMilesWeb came third with 2.5 out of 5, with performance and support its best parts at 3 and features and value for money its weakest at 2. It set up our sites in 258 minutes, the quickest after Namecheap, and kept them up 99.531% of the time. But mobile pages took 4.38 seconds to show their main content, only 2 of 3 client sites were set up correctly, it passed 9 of 15 control-panel checks and support took a median of 784 minutes, with 2 of 3 replies useful. Read our MilesWeb review.
MilesWeb is an India-based host with small cPanel reseller plans. A 2026 third-party review lists four tiers, Lite, Beginner, Geek and Expert, starting from 5 cPanel accounts, and prices are shown in rupees for India. Its site advertises a 30-day risk-free trial.
We couldn't confirm the details. Its official pricing pages couldn't be read, and third-party sources disagree on both prices and account limits, so check the current offer on MilesWeb's own site. Trustpilot also withholds its rating and shows a warning after removing fake reviews, so treat online ratings with care.
Who it's for
Small resellers in India with a few clients who want a low-cost start and can test the service during the advertised trial.
Skip it if
Your clients need fast pages or quick support. Namecheap's mobile pages loaded in 2.85 seconds to MilesWeb's 4.38, and its support replied in a median 425 minutes.
What we liked
- Quickest set-up after Namecheap, 258 minutes
- 99.531% uptime over 30 days
- 30-day risk-free trial advertised
What we didn't
- Slow mobile pages at 4.38 seconds
- Prices and limits couldn't be confirmed
- Trustpilot rating withheld over fake reviews
Key features
- cPanel reseller plans from 5 accounts
- NVMe storage on entry plans
- Prices in rupees for buyers in India
- Six data center regions on VPS plans
Plans and prices
| Lite 5 cPanel accounts; 5 GB NVMe. | Custom contact sales |
| Beginner 10 accounts; 10 GB. | Custom contact sales |
| Geek 20 accounts; 20 GB. | Custom contact sales |
| Expert 50 accounts per review. | Custom contact sales |
ResellerClub
Best for domain resellingResellerClub came fourth with an even 2.5 out of 5, scoring 2.5 on every part. It took 264 minutes to publish our sites, set up 2 of 3 correctly and passed 9 of 15 control-panel checks. Its mobile pages were the slowest in the test, taking 4.86 seconds to show main content, and uptime was the lowest at 99.448%. Support replies took a median of 908 minutes, with 2 of 3 useful.
ResellerClub is less a single host and more a wholesale platform. From one account you can resell domains with volume pricing, hosting, SSL and email, with API access and prices set by country. Its Linux reseller hosting runs on cPanel and WHM, and a third-party roundup lists the entry tier at about 25 accounts and 50 GB.
Its official pages block automated reading, so our price comes from a dated third-party listing. Domains and add-ons are non-refundable. Users rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1,567 reviews (checked November 2026), the highest here, though Trustpilot notes the company doesn't reply to negative reviews.
Who it's for
Agencies and resellers building a storefront that sells domains, hosting, SSL and email from one wholesale account.
Skip it if
You mainly need to host client sites well. Namecheap did much better in our test and also sells domains.
What we liked
- Resell domains, hosting, SSL and email together
- API access and prices by country
- 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What we didn't
- Slowest mobile pages at 4.86 seconds
- Lowest uptime at 99.448%
- Official prices couldn't be confirmed
Key features
- Domain reseller program with volume pricing
- Linux reseller hosting on cPanel and WHM
- API access
- Regional pricing by country
Plans and prices
| Entry Linux reseller tier 25 accounts; 50 GB. | $22.99 a month, billed yearly |
GreenGeeks
Best with billing includedGreenGeeks came last with 2 out of 5. Performance and value for money were its best parts at 2.5; ease of use, features and support all scored 2. It took 348 minutes to publish our sites, the longest in the test, set up 2 of 3 correctly and passed 8 of 15 control-panel checks. Mobile pages took 4.67 seconds to show main content and uptime was 99.471%. Support was the slowest by far, with a median reply of 1,273 minutes, though 2 of 3 answers were useful. See our GreenGeeks review.
GreenGeeks offers three cPanel and WHM reseller plans with 25, 50 or 80 accounts. Its big plus is what's included: WHMCS billing and an eNom domain reseller account on every plan, which many rivals charge for, plus free migration of up to 30 cPanel accounts and developer tools such as SSH, Git and staging. It markets itself as eco-friendly by buying renewable energy certificates.
Watch the renewal and backups. RH-25 is $19.95 a month, prepaid for 12 months, and renews at $34.95 a month. Nightly backups are kept for only 24 hours. There's a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, and it has 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1,756 reviews (checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Small agencies whose clients have simple sites and who want billing and domain reselling bundled into one plan.
Skip it if
Fast pages and quick support matter to your clients. Namecheap answered support in a median 425 minutes to GreenGeeks' 1,273, and set up every site correctly.
What we liked
- WHMCS billing included on every plan
- eNom domain reseller account included
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What we didn't
- Slowest support at a median 1,273 minutes
- Longest set-up at 348 minutes
- Backups kept for only 24 hours
Key features
- WHMCS billing and provisioning
- eNom reseller account for over 1,000 domain endings
- Free cPanel migrations up to 30 accounts
- Staging and multiple PHP versions
- 24/7 phone, chat and email support
Plans and prices
| RH-25 25 cPanel accounts; 60 GB SSD. | $19.95 a month, billed yearly |
| RH-50 50 cPanel accounts; 80 GB SSD. | $24.95 a month, billed yearly |
| RH-80 80 cPanel accounts; 160 GB SSD. | $34.95 a month, billed yearly |
What it costs to get started
None of these hosts has a free plan, and the cheapest headline prices come with a long commitment. GreenGeeks' RH-25 is $19.95 a month, billed yearly as 12 months prepaid, and renews at $34.95 a month. KnownHost's Basic+ is $16.96 a month on a three-year term and renews at $19.95 a month; it has shorter terms, but their prices weren't shown. ResellerClub's entry Linux plan is $22.99 a month, billed yearly, but that price comes from a dated third-party listing because its official pages couldn't be read.
We couldn't confirm MilesWeb's prices: its official pages couldn't be read and third-party listings disagree. Our research didn't find Namecheap's reseller hosting prices either, so check its site directly. Namecheap's .com domains are $11.28 a year for the first year at its sale price. All prices were checked on November 3, 2026.
| Tool | Cheapest way to start | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap | No public price | No | No |
| KnownHost | No public price | No | No |
| MilesWeb | No public price | No | 30 days |
| ResellerClub | $22.99 a month, billed yearly (Entry Linux reseller tier) | No | No |
| GreenGeeks | $19.95 a month, billed yearly (RH-25) | No | No |
Prices from each tool's own pricing page (or a dated third-party listing where that page couldn't be read). Prices can change, so check before you buy.
Also worth knowing about
We didn't test these hosts, but they come up often in reseller hosting roundups.
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
A host that ranks highly in several reseller roundups. We haven't tested it, but it's worth a look if you're comparing larger names.
InMotion Hosting
A host that offers reseller plans together with domains. We haven't tested it, but it may suit agencies that want both from one place.
SiteGround
A well-known host that also sells reseller plans. We haven't tested its reseller offer, but it often appears on comparison lists.
How we tested
Every host went through the same test from October 1 to October 30, 2026. On each one we set up the same three client sites, just as a reseller would for real clients, and timed how long it took from sign-up to a published site. We then checked that each site had been set up correctly and ran the same 15 checks on the control panel. You can read the full set-up in how we test.
We measured mobile page speed with two of Google's Core Web Vitals: how many seconds the main content took to appear, and how many milliseconds the page took to react to a tap. Outside monitoring tracked uptime for 30 days. We also asked each host's support the same three standard questions and recorded the median reply time and how many answers were useful.
Each host then got a score out of 5, in half points, for performance, ease of use, features, support and value for money. Together they make the overall score, and the ranking follows it.
How to choose
Entry plans start at 25 cPanel accounts at KnownHost and GreenGeeks, and a third-party review lists MilesWeb from 5. Count your clients now and in a year, and check the per-account limits, since they matter more than the headline number when sites get busy.
Intro prices rise sharply. GreenGeeks goes from $19.95 to $34.95 a month, while KnownHost's rise is smaller, from $16.96 to $19.95 a month, but needs a three-year term. Work out what you'll charge clients after year one.
To bill clients automatically you'll want a tool like WHMCS. GreenGeeks includes it on every plan, while KnownHost sells it as an add-on. If billing is your main worry, GreenGeeks saves you a separate licence.
KnownHost includes malware scanning and daily backups kept for 2 days and 1 week. GreenGeeks keeps nightly backups for only 24 hours. Whichever you choose, keep your own off-server copy of every client site.
ResellerClub and GreenGeeks, through eNom, both let you resell domains. Namecheap is a domain registrar first. If domains are central to your business, our list of domain registrars is a useful next step.
If you only host one or two sites of your own, a regular plan is simpler. Our lists of web hosting and website builders cover those, and dedicated servers suit resellers who outgrow these plans.
Terms you'll see
- cPanel and WHM
- cPanel is the control panel each client uses to manage a site, and WHM is the panel you use to create and manage those client accounts.
- WHMCS
- Billing software that sends invoices and sets up hosting accounts for your clients automatically.
- White label
- Selling a service under your own name, with your logo and nameservers instead of the host's.
- Custom nameservers
- Server addresses carrying your own domain name, so clients don't see which host you use.
- Uptime
- The share of time a site was online and reachable during a period.
- Largest contentful paint (LCP)
- How long the main content of a page takes to appear, one of Google's Core Web Vitals.
Frequently asked questions
What is reseller hosting?
Reseller hosting lets you sell web hosting to your own clients under your brand. The host runs the servers, backups and security, while you handle the clients, their billing and their first questions. Each client usually gets a separate cPanel account, and you manage them all from one panel, often with your own logo and nameservers.
How much does reseller hosting cost?
There are no free plans here. GreenGeeks starts at $19.95 a month, billed yearly, and renews at $34.95. KnownHost starts at $16.96 a month on a three-year term, renewing at $19.95. ResellerClub's entry plan is listed at $22.99 a month, billed yearly, by a third party. We couldn't confirm MilesWeb's or Namecheap's reseller prices.
How did we test these reseller hosts?
We used each host from October 1 to October 30, 2026, setting up the same three client sites on every one. We timed set-up from sign-up to published sites, checked each site was set up correctly, ran 15 control-panel checks, measured mobile page speed, tracked uptime with outside monitoring for 30 days and asked support the same three questions.
What do I need besides the hosting plan?
You'll want billing software such as WHMCS to invoice clients, domains for their sites, and a simple process for handling their support questions. GreenGeeks includes WHMCS and an eNom domain reseller account on every plan, while KnownHost sells WHMCS as an add-on. Keeping your own off-server backups is wise with any host.
Is white label standard on reseller hosting?
On the hosts we checked, mostly yes. KnownHost lets you add your logo and custom nameservers in WHM, and GreenGeeks offers anonymous servers with private nameservers. That means your clients see your brand, not the host's. Check the details for any host where our research didn't cover branding before you commit.
Which reseller host has the best renewal price?
Of the prices we found, KnownHost's entry plan rises least, by about 18 percent, from $16.96 to $19.95 a month, though that starting price needs a three-year term. GreenGeeks' entry plan rises by about 75 percent, from $19.95 to $34.95 a month, after the first prepaid year.
The bottom line
Namecheap was the clear winner in our test, so start there, and pick GreenGeeks or KnownHost only if bundled billing or built-in security matters more than speed and support.
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Jason Kim
I've never been impressed by software simply because it looks modern. I'm far more interested in what happens when you actually start using the platform.
Update history
- November 4, 2026: published with the results of our test, run between October 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026.