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Hosting renewal price comparison 2026

The introductory price is bait. The renewal price is what you actually pay. Here's every provider's entry price, renewal price, and the True 3-Year Cost — side by side, sorted by what you'll really spend.

Why this matters: Hosts advertise $2.99/mo to win you, then renew at $9.99–$14.99/mo. Over three years the difference can be hundreds of dollars. The True 3-Year Cost = (entry × 12 months) + (renewal × 24 months) — the honest number.

Provider	Category	Entry price	Renewal price	Jump	True 3-Year Cost	Visit

Sorted by True 3-Year Cost, lowest first. "Jump" = how many times higher the renewal price is vs the intro price. Prices in USD, verified 12 June 2026.

Who stays honest at renewal?

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The takeaway

Always check the renewal price before you buy — it's often 3–8× the intro rate.
A higher headline price can be cheaper over three years. SiteGround vs the cheapest shared hosts is the classic example.
Managed WordPress hosts (Kinsta, WP Engine, Cloudways) usually don't play the intro-discount game — what you see is what you pay.
Lock in the longest term you're comfortable with to delay the renewal jump.

Want the cheapest option that also stays reasonable at renewal? See our cheapest hosting guide, which factors in the True 3-Year Cost rather than just the headline rate.