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🔥 LIVE PRICE TRACKER<\/div>\n

Web Hosting Price Tracker<\/span> 2026<\/h1>\n

Compare real prices side by side. Sorted by cheapest monthly price. No hidden renewal costs.<\/p>\n \n

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📊 10+<\/strong> Plans<\/div>\n
💰 Renewals<\/strong> Revealed<\/div>\n
📅 Weekly<\/strong> Updates<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
\n 🔄<\/span> Last updated: Loading…<\/strong>\n Manual check \u2014 no AI<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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#<\/th>\n Provider<\/th>\n Plan \/ Websites<\/th>\n Promo Price<\/th>\n Renewal Price<\/th>\n 2-Year Total<\/th>\n Free Domain<\/th>\n Best Offer<\/th>\n Action<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
🥇 1<\/td>\n \n
\n \n IONOS<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Plus
Unlimited websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		$1.00\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$12.00\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$14.00\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$168.00\/year<\/span>
⚠️ 1,300% increase<\/span><\/td>\n 		$180.00<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
🥈 2<\/td>\n \n
\n \n Spaceship<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n 🏆 Best Value<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Essential
5 websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		$1.66\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$19.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$2.41\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$28.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$48.76<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Try for free \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
3<\/td>\n \n
\n \n Spaceship<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Essential
Unlimited websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		$2.41\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$28.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$4.08\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$48.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$77.76<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Try for free \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
4<\/td>\n \n
\n \n DreamHost<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Launch
3 websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		\n $2.89\/mo<\/span><\/span>\n $34.68\/year<\/span>\n ✨ 4-year: $1.99\/mo<\/span>\n <\/td>\n $10.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$131.88\/year<\/span>$7.99\/mo for 4 year<\/span>
<\/span>$383.52 for 4-year<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n 		$166.56<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		✅ Yes<\/td>\n $1.99\/mo for 4 years<\/span><\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
5<\/td>\n \n
\n \n hosting.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Starter
1 website<\/span><\/td>\n 		$2.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$35.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$11.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$143.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$179.76<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		✅ Yes<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
6<\/td>\n \n
\n \n Hostinger<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Premium
3 websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		\n $3.19\/mo<\/span><\/span>\n $38.28\/year<\/span>\n ✨ 4-year: $2.39\/mo<\/span>\n <\/td>\n $10.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$131.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$170.16<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		✅ Yes<\/td>\n $2.39\/mo for 4 years<\/span><\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
7<\/td>\n \n
\n \n SiteGround<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Startup
1 website<\/span><\/td>\n 		$3.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$34.68\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$17.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$215.88\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$263.76<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
8<\/td>\n \n
\n \n IONOS<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Essential
1 website<\/span><\/td>\n 		$4.00\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$48.00\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$8.00\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$96.00\/year<\/span><\/td>\n 		$144.00<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
9<\/td>\n \n
\n \n Bluehost<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Starter
10 websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		\n $4.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>\n $59.88\/year<\/span>\n ✨ 3-year: $3.99\/mo<\/span>\n <\/td>\n $11.99\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$143.88\/year<\/span>$9.99\/mo for 4-year<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>$479.52\/4-year<\/font><\/span><\/td>\n 		$203.76<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		✅ Yes<\/td>\n $3.99\/mo for 3 years<\/span><\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
10<\/td>\n \n
\n \n HostGator<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n
Hatchling
10 websites<\/span><\/td>\n 		\n $3.95\/mo<\/span><\/span>\n $47.40\/year<\/span>\n ✨ 3-year: $2.75\/mo<\/span>\n <\/td>\n $13.19\/mo<\/span><\/span>
$158.28\/year<\/span>$10.99\/mo for 3-year<\/span>
<\/span>$395.65\/3-year<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n 		$205.68<\/span>
for 24 months<\/span><\/td>\n 		❌ No<\/td>\n $2.75\/mo for 3 years<\/span><\/td>\n Get Deal \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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📊 Market Analysis: Web Hosting Pricing (June 2026)<\/h2>\n

Based on manual price tracking of 10 plans across 9 providers. All prices reflect annual billing<\/strong> \u2014 the most common purchasing method for budget hosting.<\/p>\n \n

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🏆<\/div>\n

Lowest 2-Year Total Cost<\/h3>\n

Spaceship Essential<\/p>\n

$48.76<\/strong> for 24 months
5 websites included<\/p>\n

Renewal only increases from $1.66\/mo \u2192 $2.41\/mo (+45% vs competitors who increase 200-500%)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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⚠️<\/div>\n

Biggest intro price<\/h3>\n

IONOS Plus<\/p>\n

$12\/year promo \u2192 $168\/year renewal<\/strong>
14x price difference<\/p>\n

Cheapest first year, but expensive long-term. Best for short-term projects only.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Best 4-year term Value<\/h3>\n

DreamHost Launch<\/p>\n

$1.99\/mo on 4-year term<\/strong>
$135 total for 48 months<\/p>\n

Renewal at $7.99\/mo \u2014 still competitive. Best for users committed to one provider.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Most Stable Renewal<\/h3>\n

Spaceship<\/p>\n

Promo: $1.66\/mo \u2192 Renewal: $2.41\/mo
Only 45% increase<\/strong><\/p>\n

Industry average renewal increase is 200-400%. Spaceship is the exception.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

Complete 2-Year Cost Ranking (Lowest to Highest)<\/h3>\n \n
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Rank<\/th>Provider<\/th>Plan<\/th>Websites<\/th>2-Year Total<\/th>Renewal Increase<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
🥇 1<\/td>Spaceship<\/strong><\/td>Essential<\/td>5<\/td>$48.76<\/strong><\/td>+45%<\/td><\/tr>\n
2<\/td>IONOS<\/td>Essential<\/td>1<\/td>$144.00<\/td>+100%<\/td><\/tr>\n
3<\/td>DreamHost<\/td>Launch<\/td>3<\/td>$166.56<\/td>+280%<\/td><\/tr>\n
4<\/td>Hostinger<\/td>Premium<\/td>3<\/td>$170.16<\/td>+244%<\/td><\/tr>\n
5<\/td>hosting.com<\/td>Starter<\/td>1<\/td>$179.76<\/td>+301%<\/td><\/tr>\n
6<\/td>IONOS<\/td>Plus<\/td>Unlimited<\/td>$180.00<\/td>+1300%<\/td><\/tr>\n
7<\/td>Bluehost<\/td>Starter<\/td>10<\/td>$203.76<\/td>+140%<\/td><\/tr>\n
8<\/td>HostGator<\/td>Hatchling<\/td>10<\/td>$217.68<\/td>+166%<\/td><\/tr>\n
9<\/td>SiteGround<\/td>Startup<\/td>1<\/td>$263.76<\/strong><\/td>+351%<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

🎯 Hidden Gems: Multi-Year Terms Beat Promo Prices<\/h3>\n

Some providers offer 3-4 year terms<\/strong> that are significantly cheaper than their advertised “promo” prices.<\/p>\n \n

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DreamHost<\/strong> \u2014 4-year term at $1.99\/mo<\/strong> ($135 total)
Cheaper than their $2.89\/mo promo. Renewal at $7.99\/mo for another 4 years.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
✨<\/span>
Hostinger<\/strong> \u2014 4-year term at $2.39\/mo<\/strong> ($114.72 total)
Cheaper than their $3.19\/mo promo. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
✨<\/span>
Bluehost<\/strong> \u2014 3-year term at $3.99\/mo<\/strong> ($191.52 total)
Saves $1.00\/mo compared to their promo. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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🎯 Final Verdict \u2014 Who Should Choose What?<\/h3>\n
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Strict Budget (2-year view):<\/strong>
Spaceship Essential \u2014 $48.76 for 5 websites. Unbeatable.<\/div><\/div>\n
📅<\/div>
Long-Term Commitment (Initial 4 years):<\/strong>
DreamHost 4-year term at $1.99\/mo or Hostinger 4-year term at $2.39\/mo.<\/div><\/div>\n
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Short-Term Project (1 year only):<\/strong>
IONOS Plus at $12\/year. But move away before renewal.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

Methodology:<\/strong> All prices manually verified in June 2026. 2-year total = (promo price \u00d7 12) + (renewal price \u00d7 12).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Why Trust Our Hosting Price Tracker?<\/h2>\n

Most hosting comparison sites hide renewal prices and only show you the cheap promo. We do things differently.<\/p>\n

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Manually verified every week<\/strong>
 I visit every provider’s website and record the current price.<\/div><\/div>\n
💰<\/span>
Renewal prices revealed<\/strong>
That “$1.99\/mo” promo? See what you actually pay in year 2.<\/div><\/div>\n
📊<\/span>
Real 2-year total cost<\/strong>
Because cheap promo + expensive renewal = not actually cheap.<\/div><\/div>\n
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Updated every Monday<\/strong>
Hosting prices change constantly. This table reflects TODAY’s deals.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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How We Calculate the “2-Year Total Cost”<\/h2>\n

This is the part most sites hide from you. Here’s our simple formula:<\/p>\n

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Year 1<\/span>Promo price \u00d7 12 months<\/span><\/div>\n
+<\/div>\n
Year 2<\/span>Renewal price \u00d7 12 months<\/span><\/div>\n
=<\/div>\n
Total<\/span>Real 2-year cost<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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📌 Example: Spaceship Essential<\/strong><\/p>\n

$1.66 \u00d7 12 = $19.92<\/strong> (Year 1)
$2.41 \u00d7 12 = $28.92<\/strong> (Year 2)
Real 2-year cost = $48.84<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not $1.66\/mo forever. Now you know the truth.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheap Hosting<\/h2>\n
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1. What is the cheapest web hosting in 2026?<\/h3>

IONOS Plus<\/strong> has the lowest first-year price at $1.00\/mo ($12\/year), but Spaceship Essential<\/strong> has the lowest 2-year total at $48.76 for 5 websites.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Can I get good hosting for under $3\/month?<\/h3>

Yes. IONOS Plus ($1.00\/mo), Spaceship Essential ($1.66\/mo), Spaceship Unlimited ($2.41\/mo), DreamHost ($2.89\/mo) all offer plans under $3\/mo.<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Why do hosting prices increase after the first year?<\/h3>

This is called “introductory pricing.” Providers offer cheap first-year prices to attract customers, then increase to regular rates upon renewal.<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Which hosting is best for beginners?<\/h3>

It depends on what you value most as a beginner. <\/p>


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If you want the absolute cheapest long-term value:<\/p>

*Go with Spaceship Essential ($48.76 for 2 years \/ 5 websites). It has the lowest 2-year total cost and the most stable renewal increase (+45% only). There’s no single “best” for everyone. It depends on your budget, technical comfort, and how long you plan to keep your website.<\/p><\/div>\n

5. How often do you update these prices?<\/h3>

Every Monday. We manually verify every price so you always see current deals.<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Should I pay monthly or yearly for hosting?<\/h3>

Yearly plans are almost always cheaper. Most providers offer 40-70% off for annual billing.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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📢 Latest Price Changes<\/h2>\n

Hosting prices change constantly. Here’s what moved recently:<\/p>\n

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🆕<\/span>
Spaceship<\/strong> \u2014 New addition. Currently the cheapest 2-year total at $48.76.<\/div><\/div>\n
🔻<\/span>
DreamHost<\/strong> \u2014 4-year term available at $1.99\/mo (down from $2.89\/mo promo). For initial 4-year only.<\/div><\/div>\n
ℹ️<\/span>
Hostinger<\/strong> \u2014 No change. 4-year term at $2.39\/mo available.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Last checked: June 2026<\/span>. Prices updated weekly.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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So… Which Hosting Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n
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💰<\/div>
Cheapest first year:<\/strong> IONOS Plus \u2014 $1.00\/mo ($12\/year). But watch out for renewal. cheapest for 1 year only.<\/div><\/div>\n
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Best overall value (2-year view):<\/strong> Spaceship Essential \u2014 $48.76 for 5 websites.<\/div><\/div>\n
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Long-term (Initial 4 years):<\/strong> DreamHost (4-year at $1.99\/mo) or Hostinger (4-year at $2.39\/mo).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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About HostPriceTracker<\/h2>\n

I started this site because I was frustrated with hosting comparison sites that hide renewal prices and only promote providers paying the highest commissions.<\/p>

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✅ What we do:<\/strong><\/p>