Cheap intro ≠ cheap ownership
Compare 24-month cost: (intro × months) + (renew × remaining months) + domain/email add-ons. The host with the lowest homepage ad often loses that math.
Our cheap-hosting shortlist
| Pick | Why | Intro / Renew | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Best balance of low intro + usable modern tooling | ~$2.99 / ~$8–11 | 8.7 |
| HostGator | Aggressive intro ads; compare Hostinger before buying | ~$2.75 / ~$9–13 | 7.6 |
| Bluehost | Cheap-ish entry with beginner WordPress path | ~$2.95 / ~$10–14 | 8.2 |
Illustrative stock — checklist mindset for cheap hosting.
Checklist before a “cheap” buy
Renewal price visible? Money-back window? SSL included? Resource limits readable? Upsells declined? If any answer is no, pause — read our cheap hosting checklist.