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9 Cheapest Web Hosting Services of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best web hosting services ranking, IONOS has the lowest verified paid starting price at $1 per month. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   IONOS

   site owners who want short terms and low renewals

   Plus $1 per month for the first year, then $14 per month; Essential $4 per month, then $8

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $1

   Score 8.4

2. 02

   GreenGeeks

   eco-minded site owners on a one-year term

   Lite $1.95 per month prepaid for 12 months, renews at $13.95 per month

   Full entry, No. 10 overall

   Starts at

   $1.95

   Score 7.7

3. 03

   Hostinger

   budget site owners who can prepay four years

   Premium $1.99 per month on a 48-month term ($95.52 up front), renews at $10.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $1.99

   Score 8.9

4. 04

   SiteGround

   sites that value managed tools over a low renewal

   StartUp $1.99 per month prepaid for 12 months, renews at $17.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $1.99

   Score 8.0

5. 05

   Namecheap

   first-time site owners who want a free trial

   30-day free trial, then Stellar from $2.28 per month; the discount does not apply to renewals

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $2.28

   Score 8.1

6. 06

   ScalaHosting

   single-site owners who want an anytime refund

   Mini $2.95 per month intro offer, $11.95 per month on renewal

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $2.95

   Score 8.0

7. 07

   InMotion Hosting

   business sites that want a long refund window

   Launch $3.49 per month, renews at $13.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $3.49

   Score 8.1

8. 08

   HostGator

   small businesses that want several sites on one cheap plan

   Hatchling $3.75 per month on a 36-month term, renews at $10.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $3.75

   Score 8.2

9. 09

   Bluehost

   WordPress site owners who want a low renewal rate

   Starter $3.99 per month on a 36-month term, renews at $9.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $3.99

   Score 8.6

Scores and prices come from our Best Web Hosting Services ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com