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DreamHost pricing
DreamHost Web Hosting Launch costs $1.99/mo on a 48-month term ($95.52 up front), then renews at $7.99/mo (+302%). Without the 48-month prepayment, the same plan is $2.89/mo billed yearly, renewing at $10.99/mo. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee. Prices checked 9 Oct 2026.
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- $1.99/moWeb Hosting Launch, 4 years ($95.52 up front)
- Renews at
- $7.99/mo302% more than the intro price
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How much does DreamHost cost?
| Plan and term | Intro | Renews at | Jump | Notes | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting Launch · Monthly | $4.99 | $11.99 | +140% | Monthly: first 3 months at $4.99/mo, then auto-renews at $11.99/mo | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Launch · 1 year | $2.89 | $10.99 | +280% | $34.68 upfront for 12 months; auto-renews at $10.99/mo after 1 year | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Launch · 2 years | $2.49 | $8.99 | +261% | $59.76 upfront for 24 months; auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 2 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Launch · 4 years | $1.99 | $7.99 | +302% | $95.52 upfront for 48 months; auto-renews at $7.99/mo after 4 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Growth · Monthly | $5.99 | $13.99 | +134% | Monthly: first 3 months at $5.99/mo, then auto-renews at $13.99/mo | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Growth · 1 year | $3.99 | $12.99 | +226% | $47.88 upfront for 12 months; auto-renews at $12.99/mo after 1 year | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Growth · 2 years | $3.59 | $9.99 | +178% | $86.16 upfront for 24 months; auto-renews at $9.99/mo after 2 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Growth · 4 years | $3.49 | $8.99 | +158% | $167.52 upfront for 48 months; auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 4 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Scale · Monthly | $12.99 | $27.99 | +115% | Monthly: first 3 months at $12.99/mo, then auto-renews at $27.99/mo | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Scale · 1 year | $9.99 | $25.99 | +160% | $119.88 upfront for 12 months; auto-renews at $25.99/mo after 1 year | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Scale · 2 years | $8.99 | $22.99 | +156% | $215.76 upfront for 24 months; auto-renews at $22.99/mo after 2 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
| Web Hosting Scale · 4 years | $7.99 | $19.99 | +150% | $383.52 upfront for 48 months; auto-renews at $19.99/mo after 4 years | (source, opens in a new tab) · screenshot (opens in a new tab) |
What does DreamHost cost after the first term?
Buying Web Hosting Launch on a 4-year term costs $95.52 up front for 48 months, then renews at $7.99/mo (+302%). 5 years of use cost $191.40; because the renewal is billed up front, you will have paid $479.04 by the end of year 5. Based on prices checked .
- Web Hosting Launch paid monthly$555
- Web Hosting Launch 1 year term$430
- Web Hosting Launch 2 years term$276
- Web Hosting Launch 4 years term$96
Which DreamHost term is cheapest?
Over four years, Web Hosting Launch costs $95.52 on the 48-month term, $275.52 renewing a 24-month term, $430.32 renewing yearly and $554.52 paying monthly.
| Term | Intro | Renews at | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | $1.99/mo | $7.99/mo | $96 |
| 2 years | $2.49/mo | $8.99/mo | $276 |
| 1 year | $2.89/mo | $10.99/mo | $430 |
| Monthly | $4.99/mo | $11.99/mo | $555 |
Every plan over 5 years
| Plan and term | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting Launch · Monthly | $123 | $267 | $411 | $555 | $698 |
| Web Hosting Launch · 1 year | $35 | $167 | $298 | $430 | $562 |
| Web Hosting Launch · 2 years | $30 | $60 | $168 | $276 | $383 |
| Web Hosting Launch · 4 years | $24 | $48 | $72 | $96 | $191 |
| Web Hosting Growth · Monthly | $144 | $312 | $480 | $648 | $815 |
| Web Hosting Growth · 1 year | $48 | $204 | $360 | $516 | $671 |
| Web Hosting Growth · 2 years | $43 | $86 | $206 | $326 | $446 |
| Web Hosting Growth · 4 years | $42 | $84 | $126 | $168 | $275 |
| Web Hosting Scale · Monthly | $291 | $627 | $963 | $1,299 | $1,634 |
| Web Hosting Scale · 1 year | $120 | $432 | $744 | $1,056 | $1,367 |
| Web Hosting Scale · 2 years | $108 | $216 | $492 | $768 | $1,043 |
| Web Hosting Scale · 4 years | $96 | $192 | $288 | $384 | $623 |
Prices exclude tax and optional add-ons. Check the vendor’s checkout for the final amount.
The longest term also renews cheapest
On 9 October 2026 DreamHost's Web Hosting Launch, Growth and Scale plans cost $2.89, $3.99 and $9.99 a month for the first year, paid as $34.68, $47.88 and $119.88 upfront. On a 4-year term they drop to $1.99, $3.49 and $7.99 a month ($95.52, $167.52 and $383.52 upfront). Monthly billing starts at $4.99, $5.99 and $12.99 a month for the first 3 months.
Renewal rates depend on the term you pick. After one year the plans auto-renew at $10.99, $12.99 and $25.99 a month; after four years at $7.99, $8.99 and $19.99; monthly plans move to $11.99, $13.99 and $27.99 after 3 months. Each plan has a stated visit allowance (40k, 200k and 400k a month) and a site cap (25, 50 and 100). The free domain applies to annual or multi-year plans only, and email is free for 3 months, then billed separately.
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