Assumes you take the intro price for its required term, then renew month by month at the published renewal price (or the listed regular price where no renewal price is published: marked “est.”). Taxes, domains and add-ons not included.
Pick up to three hosting plans and see what each really costs over one to five years: the intro price for the term it requires, then the published renewal price. The chart shows where the lines cross: the plan that's cheapest in month one is often not the cheapest by year three.
How the calculation works
For each plan we take the intro monthly price for its required term (for example 48 months for Hostinger's Premium at $2.99), then add the renewal price for every month after that. If a host doesn't publish a renewal price but lists a "regular" price, we use that and mark the result est. If neither is published, we don't guess.
What's not included: taxes, domain renewals after the free first year, and add-ons such as paid backups or email.
Using the result
If two plans are close over three years, prefer the one with the shorter prepay and the longer money-back window: it keeps you flexible. And remember you can usually switch hosts when a renewal gets expensive.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the effective monthly cost higher than the advertised price?
Because the advertised price only lasts for the intro term. Averaged over three or five years, renewal months pull the effective price up.
Where do the prices come from?
From each host's official pricing page on the date shown in our price tracker. Prices change often, so confirm in the cart.
Does it include domain costs?
No. Many plans include a free domain for the first year; it then renews at the registrar's price, typically $15-$25 a year for a .com.