What we like
- Intro price on a 1-year term, not 3-4 years
- Daily backups and 25 sites on the entry plan
- Independent, employee-owned company since 1996
Watch out for
- Email is free for only 3 months
- US data centers only
- Custom panel instead of cPanel
The real price of DreamHost
DreamHost’s cheapest plan, Web Hosting Launch, is advertised at $2.89 a month, but that price requires paying for 12 months upfront: about $35 at checkout. When the intro term ends it renews at $10.99 a month, 280% more. Over three years you’d pay about $298 in total.
Money-back: 30 days. Free domain: 1 year. Backups: Daily automated. Email: 20 mailboxes free for 3 months.
DreamHost plans and prices
| Plan | Type | Intro | Term | Renews at | 3-yr cost | Sites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting Launch~40,000 visits/mo · daily backups | Shared hosting | $2.89/mo | 1-year term | $10.99/mo | $298 | 25 | 25 GB NVMe |
DreamHost price history
No price changes logged since our baseline check on Oct 8, 2026.
Last checked Oct 8, 2026. We re-check every host monthly. See all hosting price changes.
Key facts
| Company | Brea, California, USA · founded 1996 |
|---|---|
| Hosting types | Shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, Cloud hosting |
| Control panel | DreamHost panel (custom) |
| Data centers | US |
| Money-back | 30 days |
| Free domain | 1 year |
| Free SSL | Yes |
| Free migration | Not advertised |
| 20 mailboxes free for 3 months | |
| Backups | Daily automated |
Verdict
DreamHost keeps it simple: one Launch plan at about $2.89 a month for the first year, renewing at $10.99, with 25 sites, NVMe storage and daily backups. You do not need to lock in for three or four years to get the price. Best for: people who want a low price without a multi-year commitment.
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Premium plan
Beginners and small sites that want the lowest upfront cost and an easy panel.
- 30-day money-back
- Free domain
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Starter plan
Small sites outside the US that want a nearby data center.
- 45-day money-back
- Free domain
- Backups: Daily (10-30 days retention)
StartUp plan
WordPress sites that value support, speed tools and daily backups, and can live with high renewals.
- 30-day money-back
- Free domain
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Launch plan
Small businesses that want room to grow and a long trial window.
- 90-day money-back
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Sources · checked Oct 8, 2026
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