{"id":380,"date":"2025-02-28T17:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2025\/02\/28\/10683629-hostinger-horizons-difference-between-hostinger-horizons-and-website-builder\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:22:25","slug":"10683629-hostinger-ai-builder-difference-between-manual-agentic-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10683629-hostinger-ai-builder-difference-between-manual-agentic-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostinger AI Builder: Differences between manual mode and agentic mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-ai-builder\" href=\"https:\/\/hostinger.com\/ai-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostinger AI Builder<\/a> offers two ways to build your website: manual mode and agentic mode. Both are AI-powered and accessible via the Websites section of your Hostinger dashboard, but they serve different purposes and technical workflows. This article helps you understand these differences so you can select the most effective mode for your goals.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-hostinger-ai-builder-manual-mode\">Hostinger AI Builder manual mode<\/h2><p>Manual mode is a visual, 100% no-code editor designed for users who want to build professional websites without interacting with code.<\/p><ul>\n<li><b>Best for:<\/b> Portfolios, blogs, company websites, landing pages, and online stores.<\/li>\n<li><b>Editor type:<\/b> Drag-and-drop visual interface.<\/li>\n<li><b>Built-in AI tools:<\/b> Includes the AI Builder, AI Writer, AI Blog Generator, AI SEO Assistant, AI Image Generator, and AI Logo Maker.<\/li>\n<li><b>eCommerce:<\/b> Connects to a separate <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-ecommerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ecommerce\">Hostinger Ecommerce<\/a> subscription by default, supporting up to 1,000 products. This subscription is billed separately from your AI Builder manual mode plan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pricing:<\/b> Included with most Hostinger Web and Cloud hosting plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"h-hostinger-ai-builder-agentic-mode\">Hostinger AI Builder agentic mode<\/h2><p>Agentic mode is a prompt-based mode where AI generates code to build functional web applications, offering a more flexible environment for those who need custom software logic.<\/p><ul>\n<li><b>Best for:<\/b> Web applications, custom dashboards, interactive tools, client portals, and trackers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Editor type:<\/b> AI chat and prompt-based interface with a built-in code editor.<\/li>\n<li><b>eCommerce:<\/b> Connects to a separate <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-ecommerce-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ecommerce\">Hostinger Ecommerce<\/a> subscription, billed separately from your AI Builder agentic mode plan. When you request an online store in the chat, AI Builder connects Hostinger Ecommerce to your project automatically, supporting up to 1,000&ndash;1,400 products.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pricing:<\/b> Requires a separate credit-based subscription (such as Explorer, Starter, Hobbyist, or Hustler plans) and an active hosting plan to publish.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"h-choosing-your-solution\">Choosing your solution<\/h2><p>To decide, consider your comfort level with technical logic and your project&rsquo;s end goal.<\/p><div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: max-content;max-width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e3e7fa\">\n<td>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin\"><b>Use agentic mode<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin\"><b>Use manual mode<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Technical workflow<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You understand coding logic or are comfortable with prompt-based coding and troubleshooting AI-generated scripts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You want a 100% no-code experience where everything is handled via a visual interface.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Project type<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Action-oriented tools, like custom CRMs, dashboards, or specialized software.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">Content-oriented sites like portfolios, blogs, company websites, personal bio, landing pages.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><b>Maintenance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You are prepared to occasionally review code or hire a developer if a complex function breaks.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You want a platform where the technical foundation is fully handled by Hostinger.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\"><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You want a <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-code-editor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/11987074-hostinger-ai-builder-agentic-mode-code-editor\/\">code editor<\/a> and an <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-integrated-backend\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/what-is-the-integrated-backend-in-hostinger-ai-builder-agentic-mode\/\">integrated backend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"no-margin\">You can trade server access functionality (e.g. file manager, FTP, SSH, databases) in exchange for speed and ease of use.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><p>Both modes connect to <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-ecommerce-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/ecommerce\">Hostinger Ecommerce<\/a> for store creation: in manual mode, you manage the store directly within the builder; in agentic mode, you connect it through the chat.<\/p><div class=\"intercom-interblocks-callout\" style=\"background-color: #e3e7fa80;border-color: #334bfa33\">If you require a highly flexible Content Management System (CMS) with extensive plugin support, you can consider using <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-wordpress\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/3220304-how-to-install-wordpress-using-auto-installer-in-hostinger\/\">WordPress<\/a>. See <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-whats-the-difference-between-hostinger-ai-builder-and-other\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/12038409-hostinger-ai-builder-what-s-the-difference-between-and-other-cms\/\">what&rsquo;s the difference between Hostinger AI Builder and other CMS for a full comparison.<\/a><\/div><div>By selecting the mode that aligns with your project&rsquo;s technical needs, you ensure a smoother development process and a more effective end product. Whether you are launching a complex app or a portfolio, Hostinger AI Builder provides the infrastructure to support your growth.<\/div><p><b>NOTES<\/b><\/p><ul>\n<li>Agentic mode allows for custom code editing, but it may require manual intervention or developer knowledge if the AI-generated logic requires advanced debugging. See <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-the-hostinger-ai-builder-agentic-mode-technical-specificatio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/hostinger-ai-builder-agentic-mode-technical-specifications\/\">the Hostinger AI Builder agentic mode technical specifications<\/a> for more detail.<\/li>\n<li>You can <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-switch-a-manual-mode-website-to-agentic-mode\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/hostinger-ai-builder-how-to-switch-to-agentic-mode\/\">switch a manual mode website to agentic mode<\/a> directly, and your existing site is recreated 1:1 in agentic mode. Switching from agentic mode to manual mode is not supported.<\/li>\n<li>Existing Hostinger Reach forms convert to native forms automatically when you switch a site to agentic mode, and the site stays connected to the same Reach profile. See <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-forms-contact-collection-in-hostinger-reach\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/forms-contact-collection-in-hostinger-reach-supported-features-and-integrations\/\">Forms &amp; Contact Collection in Hostinger Reach<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Hostinger AI Builder manual mode and agentic mode features to choose the best option for your project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"include_on_kodee":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[293],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ai-builder"],"hreflangs":[{"locale":"en-US","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10683629-hostinger-ai-builder-difference-between-manual-agentic-mode","default":1}],"include_on_kodee":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/581"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19255,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380\/revisions\/19255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}