Web hosting
DreamHost
Shared web hosting on NVMe storage with daily backups, free SSL and an AI website builder.
- From
- $2.89/mo
- Free plan or trial
- No
- Checked
- Oct 18, 2026
Overview
- Plans: 3 paid plans, from $2.89/mo (Web Hosting Launch) to $9.99/mo (Web Hosting Scale).
- Compared on: web hosting
Best for
- Several WordPress sites without a long prepay
- Several small sites without a long prepay
What's good
- Launch allows 25 websites with 25 GB NVMe storage and unmetered bandwidth
- Daily automated backups and unlimited free SSL certificates
- Free domain for 1 year on annual or longer plans
Watch out for
- Renews at $10.99/month after the first year
- Email (20 mailboxes on Launch) is free for 3 months only, then billed separately
Where we compare it
- Bluehost alternatives$2.89/month on a 1-year term (Launch), renews at $10.99/month
- Hostinger alternatives$2.89/month on a 1-year term (Launch), renews at $10.99/month
DreamHost pricing
| Plan | Price | Renews at | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting Launch | $2.89/mo | $10.99/mo | 25 GB NVMe SSD | 1-year term (first-year price). 4-year term: $1.99/mo, then $7.99/mo. Free domain for 1 year on yearly or longer plans. Email is free for 3 months only. |
| Web Hosting Growth | $3.99/mo | $12.99/mo | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 1-year term (first-year price). Labelled 'Most popular'. 4-year term: $3.49/mo, then $8.99/mo. |
| Web Hosting Scale | $9.99/mo | $25.99/mo | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 1-year term (first-year price). 4-year term: $7.99/mo, then $19.99/mo. |
Prices in US dollars from DreamHost's own site, checked Oct 18, 2026: dreamhost.com/hosting/web-hosting
Free plan
No free plan or trial; 30-day money-back guarantee
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FAQ
How much does DreamHost cost?
DreamHost's cheapest paid plan is Web Hosting Launch at $2.89/mo, 1-year term (first-year price), renewing at $10.99/mo (checked Oct 18, 2026 on DreamHost's own site).
Does DreamHost have a free plan?
No. 30-day money-back guarantee.
What are the best alternatives to DreamHost?
Other web hosting options we've checked: Hosting.com ($1.99/mo), Namecheap ($2.28/mo), GreenGeeks ($2.95/mo), Hostinger ($2.99/mo).
This page is built from the prices and facts we checked on each tool's own site. We haven't tested DreamHost hands-on.How we work