We compare the intro rate, required term and renewal price. The cheapest monthly headline may require the longest commitment.
Introductory rates use different contract lengths, so compare the term as well as the monthly price. Use the homepage calculator for like-for-like estimates.
| Provider | Intro /mo | Renewal /mo | Promo term | Jump | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap | $2.28 | $5.88 | Term varies | +158% | SSL, email, cPanel |
| Hostinger | $2.99 | $10.99 | 48 months | +268% | SSL, email, domain yr1 |
| SiteGround | $2.99 | $17.99 | 12 months | +502% | SSL, backups, CDN |
| DigitalOcean | $4 | $4 | Monthly cap | None | VPS — developer setup needed |
Prices checked 21 June 2026. Taxes, regions, billing periods and promotions affect final cost.
Lock in the intro rate for 2-3 years. Most hosts apply the promotional rate to the full initial term. You pay less per month and delay renewal shock.
Many hosts offer free migrations. Switching to a new intro deal every 1-2 years keeps costs low. Set a calendar reminder 60 days before your term ends.
Cloudways, Kinsta, DigitalOcean, and Hetzner have consistent pricing month-to-month with no intro/renewal gap. Higher upfront, but predictable long-term.