| Host / plan | Intro | Renews | Promo term | Total cost | Avg / month |
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Formula: intro price × promo months (capped at your horizon) + renewal price × remaining months. Assumes you prepay the advertised promo term and renew monthly-equivalent at the listed renewal rate. Taxes, domains and add-ons excluded.
FAQ
Why does web hosting cost more after the first term?
Most shared hosts advertise a promotional price that only applies to the first prepaid term. After that, the plan renews at a higher list price, often 2–6 times the intro rate.
Which host is cheapest over 3 years?
It depends on the plan and term. Use the calculator with your horizon. With prices checked on 21 Oct 2026, long promo terms such as Hostinger 48 months keep the average low, while 12-month promos such as SiteGround rise faster.
Data: published list prices checked 21 Oct 2026 on official provider pages, not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure and methodology.