Zinn® HostingWeb hosting renewal prices compared: the real cost after year one
SiteGround, Hostinger and Bluehost renew at 2.5 to 5.3 times their advertised price after a prepaid term. Ours renews at the price you signed up at. Sourced and dated.
Hosting adverts quote an introductory price. To get it you typically prepay one to four years, and at the end of that term the plan renews at the regular rate.
The table shows the advertised monthly price, how long you must prepay for it, and the monthly renewal price, each read from the host's own pricing page on the date shown.
Advertised price, prepaid term and renewal
| Host | Advertised monthly price | Prepaid term | Monthly renewal price | Renewal multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinn Digital® | $1.99 | None, monthly billing | 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 WordPress plan.
Where these figures come from
The takeaway
Over three years, a plan that renews at the price you signed up at 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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