Source-led buying guidance | Updated October 2026 | Verify current terms at checkout
This legacy URL is the primary home for combined website-and-email buying intent. Compare both services as a bundle and as separate subscriptions.
A four-part decision framework
Start with the services your actual site requires, then assess each provider against those requirements. The sections below explain which evidence to collect so that the decision is repeatable, rather than guessing from a promotion or review badge.
Separate website from mailbox needs
Count actual mailboxes, aliases, storage per person, shared inboxes and migration requirements. Domain registration is not the same service as inbox hosting.
Check authentication and deliverability
Ask about SPF, DKIM, DMARC, spam filtering and sending limits. Make sure the host can support a custom-domain mailbox without disrupting an existing MX configuration.
Protect a business migration
Maintain old mailbox access during DNS changes, move historical messages deliberately, and test incoming/outgoing mail before finalizing the cutover.
Compare 36-month bills
Add hosting, mailbox seats, domain renewal, backup products, security upgrades and migration costs, then compare the operational workload of an all-in-one bundle against a separate specialist email service.
Checks that can change the decision
- Do not combine site migration and mailbox migration without a rollback plan.
- A free mailbox promotional period may expire before hosting renewal.
- Check account ownership, mailbox export and provider support boundaries.
Record your source date and compare the currently offered product to the exact plan type described above. Provider policies can differ by region or contract. Promotional rates, platform ratings and refund eligibility must always be verified directly.
Questions before you decide
Is website hosting the same as email hosting?
No. Some providers offer both but they are technically separate functions with different security and uptime needs.
Can I buy web hosting and use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for email?
Typically yes when the DNS records are correctly configured; verify your domain and provider requirements.
Further decisions worth checking
These connected topics can expose extra recurring costs or migration problems that a product comparison alone may miss.