Cheapest Web Hosting¶
"Cheapest" is a trap if you only look at the first month. The real question is the cheapest over time — including renewal, upsells, and what you actually get. Here's how to think about it honestly.
What "cheap" really means¶
A $1/mo first month is meaningless if the renewal is $10/mo. Compare the long-term cost and what's included, not the teaser.
The cheapest hosting worth having gives you:
- A real domain (or the ability to use your own).
- SSL included (the padlock).
- Email on your domain.
- Support you can reach when something breaks.
The cheap options¶
| Provider | Entry price | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Very low intro | Big renewal jump, upsells |
| HostGator | Low intro | Add-ons, renewal jump |
| GoDaddy | Low intro | Heavy upsells, email separate |
| Blue Nebula Hosting | $1.25/mo | — |
Our shared hosting starts at $1.25/mo and still includes free SSL, email on your domain, and real 24/7 support. See Plans & pricing and How much does hosting cost?.
The honest trade-off¶
The very cheapest hosting — and especially free hosting — usually costs you in credibility and control. See Free web hosting: the honest truth and Affordable web hosting.
How to compare properly¶
- Compare the renewal price, not the first month. See Renewals explained.
- Check what's included — SSL, email, storage.
- Look at support — can you reach a person?
Want the real numbers? See Plans & pricing, or contact support.