Zinn Digital®Web hosting renewal prices compared: what year two really costs
SiteGround, Hostinger and Bluehost renew at 2.5 to 5.3 times their advertised price after a prepaid term. We renew at the price you signed up at. Sourced and dated.
Hosting adverts show an introductory price. To get it you usually prepay one to four years, and when that term ends the plan renews at the normal price.
The table shows the advertised monthly price, how long you have to prepay for it, and the monthly renewal price, each taken from the host's own price page on the date shown.
Advertised price, prepaid term and renewal price
| Host | Advertised monthly price | Prepaid term | Monthly renewal price | Renewal multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinn Digital® | $1.99 | None, billed monthly | Unchanged | 1× |
| SiteGround1 | €2.99 | 12 months | €15.99 | 5.3× |
| Hostinger2 | $2.99 | 48 months | $10.99 | 3.6× |
| Bluehost3 | $3.99 | 36 months | $9.99 | 2.5× |
Competitor figures are shown in the currency their page used. Our row is the entry-level WordPress plan.
Where these figures come from
What it means for you
Over three years, a plan that renews at its signup price usually costs less than one with a cheaper first year. Compare the renewal price and the prepaid term before anything else.
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