Namecheap is best known as a domain‑name registrar, but it has grown into a full‑stack web‑hosting and digital‑services provider, with several hosting brands and subsidiaries under its umbrella. As of 2026, the company operates a range of shared, VPS, managed, and white‑label hosting products, plus a newer domain‑plus‑hosting brand aimed at creators and small businesses.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of:
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Namecheap’s core hosting services (by hosting type), and
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Subsidiaries and associated brands tied to Namecheap in the hosting and domain space.
Namecheap’s main hosting services
These services are marketed directly under the Namecheap brand and form the backbone of its hosting portfolio.
Shared web hosting
Namecheap’s shared‑hosting lineup is built around the Stellar family, plus a few add‑on options.
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Stellar Shared Hosting – Entry‑level shared plan aimed at small sites and blogs, including:
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prices starting around $1.98/month (introductory, annual billing).
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100% uptime guarantee, free website builder, free domain with annual plans, and bundled SSL.
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1‑click installers for WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, and dozens of other apps via Softaculous.
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Stellar Plus – Step‑up shared plan with:
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higher resource allowances, unlimited emails, more subdomains, and stronger backup options.
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also includes AutoBackup (for websites, files, databases, and email) and up to 50 PositiveSSL certificates.
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Stellar Business – Premium shared plan intended for high‑traffic sites and small businesses:
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more resources, unlimited FTP users, and advanced backup and security features.
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Parked domains & subdomains – All shared plans support unlimited parked domains and multiple subdomains, allowing you to host several sites under one account.
Reseller hosting
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Reseller Hosting – Designed for web developers, agencies, and hosting entrepreneurs who want to sell white‑label hosting under their own brand.
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You get your own nameservers, cPanel‑based accounts, and billing tools.
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Suitable if you want to bundle hosting with design, branding, or IT services.
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Virtual Private Server (VPS)
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VPS Hosting – Virtual private‑server hosting for sites that need more resources than shared but not a full dedicated server.
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Typical plans start around $19.88/month and go up to higher‑end configurations.
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Offers root‑level access, custom OS installs, and scalable CPU/RAM/storage.
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Windows VPS – For applications that require Microsoft Windows Server (e.g., ASP.NET, MSSQL workloads).
Dedicated server hosting
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Dedicated Servers – Bare‑metal servers for high‑traffic sites, e‑commerce platforms, or custom‑hosted applications.
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Full admin control, high‑bandwidth options, and add‑on services such as managed support and security hardening.
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Managed WordPress hosting
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EasyWP – Namecheap’s managed WordPress platform:
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Optimised for WordPress‑only sites, with automatic updates, caching, and one‑click staging.
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Pricing starts around $7.48/month (introductory), with higher tiers for more traffic and features.
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Email and DNS‑related hosting‑adjacent services
Although not “web hosting” in the classic sense, Namecheap bundles these tightly with hosting plans:
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Email hosting – Unlimited email accounts (on higher‑tier shared plans), webmail, IMAP/POP3/SMTP, and integration with Namecheap’s domain and hosting bundles.
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CodeGuard Backup – Optional backup and monitoring service accessible from cPanel on many hosting accounts.
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SSL/TLS management – PositiveSSL and other certificates, with auto‑install for Namecheap‑purchased domains.
Hosting technology and infrastructure notes
Behind the product labels, Namecheap’s hosting stack is built on modern infrastructure and integrations:
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Web servers – A large share of Namecheap‑hosted sites run on LiteSpeed servers, which boosts page‑load speed and resource efficiency.
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CDN – Namecheap offers a free CDN with basic DDoS protection and custom SSL, plus paid tiers for higher‑traffic sites.
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Softaculous integration – All major shared plans include Softaculous for 1‑click installs of WordPress and over 100 other apps.
Subsidiaries and brands associated with Namecheap
Namecheap owns or operates a few distinct brands and platforms that extend its hosting and domain ecosystem.
Spaceship.com
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Spaceship.com – A domain registration and hosting platform launched by Namecheap in 2023.
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Positioned as a sleek, modern interface for buying domains and getting simple hosting (often aimed at creators, solopreneurs, and small businesses).
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Uses Namecheap’s underlying infrastructure and support, but with a different branding and UI.
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Domain and bundling services (Namecheap‑direct)
While not a separate “subsidiary” in the corporate sense, Namecheap tightly bundles hosting with its broader product suite:
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Domain registration & transfers – Core domain services, including gTLDs and ccTLDs, often sold together with shared hosting and email.
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Domain + hosting bundles – Pre‑packaged plans that combine a domain, shared hosting (Stellar), and sometimes email and privacy protection in one purchase.
Summary table: Namecheap hosting and related brands
For users in places like Nairobi, the main takeaway is that Namecheap acts as both a domain registrar and a full‑stack host, with shared plans, VPS, dedicated servers, and managed WordPress all under one roof. If you want a simple, low‑entry‑point stack, the Stellar shared line plus EasyWP usually covers the majority of beginner‑to‑intermediate needs, while the VPS and dedicated options unlock more control as traffic and complexity grow.
