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Namecheap
Budget cPanel shared hosting (Stellar plans) with a 30-day free trial and free SSL.
- From
- $2.28/mo
- Free plan or trial
- Yes
- Checked
- Oct 18, 2026
Overview
- Plans: 3 paid plans, from $2.28/mo (Stellar) to $4.98/mo (Stellar Business).
- Compared on: web hosting, domains
Best for
- The lowest renewal, and a free trial first
- A cheap first year plus budget hosting
What's good
- Stellar allows 3 websites with 20 GB SSD storage and 30 mailboxes
- Free automatic SSL, unmetered bandwidth and free website migration
- Imunify360 security included on all plans
- Free-for-life domain privacy on eligible domains
- New customers can get a .com for $6.48 with a promo code (one per user or household)
- Shared hosting from $1.88/month, with a free website builder
Watch out for
- Stellar has no AutoBackup; it comes with Stellar Plus and Stellar Business
- The 30-day money-back guarantee applies only to accounts that did not start with the free trial
- .com renews at $18.48/year after the $11.28 first year (25% off $14.98)
- The $0.20 ICANN fee is added at checkout, and .com prices are due to rise
Where we compare it
- Bluehost alternatives$2.28/month billed yearly (Stellar), renews at $55.88/year
- GoDaddy alternatives.com $11.28 first year, renews at $18.48/year
- Hostinger alternatives$2.28/month billed yearly (Stellar), renews at $55.88/year
Namecheap pricing
| Plan | Price | Renews at | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar | $2.28/mo | $4.66/mo | 20 GB SSD | yearly billing, after a free 30-day trial. Renews at $55.88/year (shown here per month). 2-year term: $1.88/mo. Monthly: $5.88/mo. |
| Stellar Plus | $2.98/mo | $7.12/mo | Unmetered SSD (fair-use policy) | yearly billing, after a free 30-day trial. Renews at $85.44/year. 2-year term: $2.28/mo. Monthly: $7.88/mo. Includes AutoBackup. |
| Stellar Business | $4.98/mo | $10.74/mo | 50 GB SSD | yearly billing, after a free 30-day trial. Renews at $128.88/year. 2-year term: $4.48/mo. Monthly: $11.88/mo. Includes AutoBackup. |
| .com first year | $11.28 | 25% off, regular $14.98 |
|---|---|---|
| .com renewal | $18.48/yr | |
| Transfer | $11.48 | Sale, regular $14.98 |
| ICANN fee ($0.20) | Added on top | |
| Privacy | Free on eligible domains | |
New customers can get the first year for $6.48 with code NEWCOM648 (one domain per user or household).
Prices in US dollars from Namecheap's own site, checked Oct 18, 2026: namecheap.com/hosting/shared, namecheap.com/domains/registration/gtld/com, namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10780/22/shared-hosting-pricing-changes-may-2026
Free plan
30-day free trial of shared hosting, one per account
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FAQ
How much does Namecheap cost?
Namecheap's cheapest paid plan is Stellar at $2.28/mo, yearly billing, after a free 30-day trial, renewing at $4.66/mo (checked Oct 18, 2026 on Namecheap's own site).
Does Namecheap have a free plan?
Yes. 30-day free trial of shared hosting, one per account.
What are the best alternatives to Namecheap?
Other web hosting options we've checked: Hosting.com ($1.99/mo), DreamHost ($2.89/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 Namecheap hands-on.How we work