GoDaddy’s reseller programme and Tremhost’s reseller hosting are different products. GoDaddy offers a white-label online storefront where your customers buy GoDaddy domains, hosting and other services at prices you set, and you earn a commission. Tremhost sells cPanel reseller hosting: server space with WHM, on which you create and manage your own clients’ cPanel accounts and bill them yourself. Decide which business model you want first, then compare the details.
Two kinds of “reseller”
Storefront or retail reseller programmes
You get a branded shop. Customers order products from it, the provider fulfils and supports them, and you receive the margin between your price and the provider’s wholesale price. You do not manage servers or hosting accounts. This suits people who want to sell a broad catalogue with little technical work.
cPanel reseller hosting
You rent a share of a managed server with WHM (Web Host Manager). You create hosting packages, open cPanel accounts for clients, and decide how to price, bill and support them. The provider runs the hardware and server software. This suits web designers, agencies and IT consultants who want control over their clients’ hosting. For the basics, read what is reseller hosting.
What GoDaddy’s reseller programme offers
According to GoDaddy’s reseller programme page, as listed on 5 November 2026:
- It is a white-label storefront for selling domains, hosting, email, a website builder, SSL certificates, servers, security and managed WordPress.
- There are two tiers. Basic Reseller was listed at $53.88 for the first year, renewing at $8.99 a month, and is described as best for up to 25 customers. Pro Reseller was listed at $89.88 for the first year, renewing at $14.99 a month, for unlimited customers.
- You set your own prices. GoDaddy processes payments through a white-labelled cart, a GoDaddy entity manages the customer contract, and resellers receive commissions.
- Customer support is provided by GoDaddy under your white label.
Prices and terms change, so check that page on the day you decide.
What Tremhost reseller hosting offers
From the live Tremhost reseller page:
- Nine plans from $7 to $60 a month. Reseller 1 is $7 a month with 25 GB NVMe and 250 GB bandwidth; Reseller 4 is $12 a month or $108 a year with 60 GB and 800 GB; Reseller 9 is $60 a month with 1.2 TB and 20 TB.
- Unlimited cPanel accounts on every plan, managed through WHM.
- 100% white label, including your own nameservers.
- Server software included: LiteSpeed, CloudLinux, Imunify360, free SSL, Softaculous and SitePad.
- WHMCS billing included free from Reseller 6 ($25 a month), and a paid add-on on smaller plans.
- No introductory pricing: plans renew at the sign-up price.
- 30-day refund on the first reseller order and a 99.9% monthly availability target in the SLA.
- Payment in US dollars by EcoCash, InnBucks, ZimSwitch, Omari, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron or Litecoin.
Key differences to weigh
Who owns the customer relationship
With a storefront programme, the provider fulfils the order and, in GoDaddy’s case, a GoDaddy entity holds the customer contract. With cPanel reseller hosting, clients are your customers: you invoice them, set terms and decide where to host them later.
How you earn
A storefront pays commission on each sale. Reseller hosting earns the difference between what your clients pay you and your fixed plan cost, so margin grows as you add clients to the same plan. For example, ten clients paying $10 a month on a $12 plan leaves $88 a month before your time and any extras.
Who supports the end customer
With a storefront, the provider supports your customers. With reseller hosting, you are first-line support and escalate server issues. Tremhost supports resellers by ticket, WhatsApp and booked calls, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 CAT.
Technical control
WHM lets you design packages, set resource limits, suspend non-payers and move accounts. A storefront gives you a product catalogue but not server-level control.
Payments in your market
Check whether your customers can pay through the methods offered and how you receive your own earnings. With Tremhost reseller hosting you collect from clients however you choose, and pay Tremhost with local or international methods.
Costs to include in your comparison
Whichever model you choose, work out the full three-year cost rather than the first-year price. For a storefront, include the programme fee at its renewal rate and the margin you can realistically add on top of wholesale prices. For reseller hosting, include the plan at its renewal price, a billing system if it is not bundled, domain registrations for your own brand, and the hours you will spend on client support. Then compare that cost with the income you expect from the number of clients you can realistically sign in the first year.
Which model fits you?
- You want to sell domains and products with minimal technical work: a storefront programme may suit you.
- You build or manage websites for clients: cPanel reseller hosting gives you control and recurring margin.
- You want automated billing from day one: look at plans where WHMCS is included, such as Tremhost Reseller 6.
- You only host your own few sites: you do not need a reseller plan; ordinary web hosting is cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
Is GoDaddy’s reseller programme the same as cPanel reseller hosting?
No. GoDaddy’s page describes a white-label storefront for its products. cPanel reseller hosting gives you WHM to run your own clients’ hosting accounts.
Can I sell domains with Tremhost reseller hosting?
Reseller hosting covers hosting accounts. Ask Tremhost about domain reselling options for your clients.
Do I need WHMCS?
Not at first. You can create accounts in WHM and invoice manually, then add WHMCS as your client list grows. It is included from Tremhost Reseller 6.
Can I move existing client sites to Tremhost?
Yes. Tremhost migrates cPanel accounts from another cPanel host free of charge.
Next step
Compare the nine plans and try the profit calculator on the Tremhost reseller hosting page.
