Ranked by what you'll actually pay over three years — not the headline intro price that triples at renewal. The cheapest sticker isn't always the cheapest host.
Our ranking rule: we sort by True 3-Year Cost = (entry × 12) + (renewal × 24). A host with a slightly higher intro price but an honest renewal often beats a $0.99 teaser that jumps to $10/mo.
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How to actually get the cheapest hosting
Buy the longest term. The intro price usually only applies if you pay 2–4 years upfront. It delays the renewal jump too.
Check the renewal, always. A $1.99 host that renews at $11.99 costs more over three years than a $2.99 host that renews at $4.95.
Skip the add-ons at checkout. Site backups, "SEO tools", and premium support upsells inflate the bill. Most you don't need.
Use the money-back guarantee. DreamHost gives 97 days, InMotion 90 — plenty of time to test before committing.