Best cheap web hosting services in 2024

DreamHost is our pick for individuals and businesses looking for a hosting platform with extensive support for WordPress websites. While plenty of services offer WordPress hosting, DreamHost’s automated and priority migration, site builder and specialized customer support make it the most streamlined and effective option – and its subscription tiers are reasonably priced, too.

Value 

DreamHost’s Starter plan for shared hosting costs $7.99 a month, with a three-month introductory price of $4.95 – but you’ll only get one WordPress site and email accounts will cost extra.

Upgrading to Shared Unlimited offers better value at $13.99 a month, giving you unlimited sites and also including emails, but if you’re looking for high-performance WordPress hosting then the DreamPress range of plans (from $23.99 per month) is worth investing for priority migration and WordPress specialized support.

Functionality 

We really like DreamHost’s specialized WordPress functionality, as it offers a range of useful features designed specifically to enable seamless integration with the popular website builder.

Its shared hosting plans offer free automated migrations and a built-in WordPress website builder – but with its DreamPress plans you’ll get improved performance as well as the Jetpack plugin that offers a range of enhancements. We think DreamHost provides a lot of useful functionality for those willing to invest time and money.

Support 

DreamHost offers 24/7 support through live tickets and live chat, while its sales team is also available around the clock, according to its website. Alongside specialized WordPress support on DreamPress plans and excellent online feedback for its customer service team, DreamHost is ideal if you’re looking for reliable on-hand help for hosting a WordPress site.

Namecheap is our top pick for those looking for a budget-friendly hosting service, but that’s as much due to its expansive feature set as its affordable plans. With an array of core features available on its starter tier costing under five dollars per month, it offers an economical hosting option.

Value 

We think Namecheap has a lot to offer for its relatively modest pricing – its Stellar plan starts at $4.48 per month, but this comes down to $1.98 if you commit to a full year. You’ll have three hosted domains and 20 GB of SSD storage, but upgrading to the Stellar Plus plan at $6.48 removes these limits completely. If you’re looking for a cost-effective hosting platform that doesn’t skimp on performance, Namecheap is our top choice.

Functionality 

While it might not be a premium hosting option, Namecheap still offers a fair degree of functionality for its price. With an easy-to-use website builder included on all plans, as well as over 100 free apps and a plethora of control panel and server tools, there’s more than enough for those needing a low-cost hosting solution for simple websites. However, if you’re looking for a top-shelf platform then we’d recommend other services with more advanced capabilities.

Support 

Namecheap’s support team is available 24/7 over live chat and a help desk ticket system, although it doesn’t offer phone support at the moment. We were connected to an agent in seconds and they confirmed what we wanted to know instantly – ideal for those who value quick access to support.

If you’re looking for a straightforward shared hosting option that gives you room to grow as you learn, Hostinger is a solid option. It offers plenty of functionality on an easy-to-use platform, but it doesn’t come cheap, especially upon renewal. We’d recommend it for beginners looking to invest in powerful hosting.

Value 

Hostinger is far from the cheapest on our list, with its base Premium Web Hosting plan starting at $11.99 a month and coming with a $4.99 setup fee. If you commit to an annual deal this comes down to $3.19 for the first year but renews at $9.99. If you’re willing to invest in the platform and take advantage of its wealth of features, then it could offer good value for those new to hosting and keen to learn.

Functionality 

While Hostinger does come with plenty of features, the interface is clean and easy to use, so it won’t overwhelm beginners. It’s also pretty generous with limitations,  even on lower tiers. Its base plan offers 100 websites and 100 GB of storage on top of unlimited free SSL and a drag-and-drop website builder. With automated backups, e-commerce features and useful AI assistance, it’s a good option for solopreneurs and startups that have growth in their sights.

Support 

You’ll have 24/7 access to Hostinger’s support team via live chat and a ticketing system, but it doesn’t offer phone service, so bear this in mind if this is a preference. Online reviews of its support team are mostly positive, but there is some criticism of its AI chatbot.

For enterprises that need a powerful and reliable hosting solution that offers the flexibility required to scale up when you need it, we think IONOS is the best choice. Its robust security features, multiple data centers and generous usage allowances on higher plans make it ideal for growing businesses with large-scale hosting requirements.

Value 

While IONOS isn’t the cheapest on our list, its base plan’s starting price of $8 per month is relatively decent when you consider the overall strength of its hosting platform. However, we think real value is only found on upper tiers where usage limits are removed and you can benefit from its higher performance capabilities. For businesses willing to invest in its more expensive plans, IONOS offers a reliable and powerful hosting platform.

Functionality 

IONOS offers plenty of useful features for enterprises of all sizes, with daily backup and recovery, a free domain and wildcard SSL certificate on all plans. Its flexibility allows for scaling up at ease through upgrading performance levels at $2 per month, and upper tiers give you unlimited websites, databases and storage alongside significantly boosted performance.

It also offers excellent security features, including DDoS protection and geo-redundancy, ensuring dependable, uninterrupted hosting that businesses need.

Support 

The IONOS support team is available 24/7 over phone, email and live chat, and when we tried its live chat feature, we were connected in seconds. While its availability is impressive and ideal, online reviews of its support team are mixed, with some users referencing slow and occasionally unhelpful service.

Hostwinds’ shared hosting is solid, but we think the platform really shines for those seeking a flexible and highly configurable VPS hosting solution. With managed and unmanaged hosting available, it allows you to scale up storage, bandwidth and CPU as you need, with unmanaged Linux VPS hosting starting at $4.99 a month.

Value 

Shared hosting starts at $6.99 for Hostwinds’ Basic plan, although all tiers offer unlimited bandwidth and storage. Unmanaged Linux VPS hosting starts at $4.99, giving you 1 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 30 GB storage and 1 TB bandwidth – and you can scale up as your requirements do. The same starter tier for managed Linux hosting starts at $8.24, offering users a fairly affordable starting point for reliable VPS hosting with powerful functionality.

Functionality 

Hostwinds offers a high degree of functionality on both shared and VPS hosting plans, with features including a redundant network, nightly backups and real-time monitoring ensuring reliability. It provides users with a flexible approach to VPS hosting, with the options of both unmanaged and managed for Windows and Linux — giving users the ability to fully configure their own servers with full root access. If you have more basic requirements, its shared hosting isn’t the best on our list.

Support 

Hostwinds offers 24/7 support over live chat and a ticket system, although there is no phone support available. We reached out to an agent and got a response in seconds, who confirmed the support options. Though feedback is mostly positive, some online reviews found the support team less than helpful.

Mochahost stands out for us thanks to its wide range of useful features, many of which are included on its relatively affordable base Soho plan. Offering a range of services including Java, Reseller and VPS hosting, alongside free migrations, regular backups and unlimited bandwidth and SSLs, it’s one of the most well-rounded on our list.

Value 

Mochahost’s cheapest plan starts at $6.35 a month, and while it offers automatic backups and a free SSL certificate for life, you’ll still be limited to one website – a domain name and premium daily backups cost extra. We think the Business tier is where you start to see real value, with unlimited websites and a free domain name included and at $8.35 it won’t necessarily break the bank.

Functionality 

Mochahost offers a strong range of hosting features, with plans for shared, VPS, WordPress and reseller hosting available. You’ll get free migrations and weekly backups on all plans, as well as a lifetime SSL certificate and unlimited websites on all but the lowest tier. Storage limits are generous, too, starting at 30 GB and rising to unlimited on the Ultimate plan.

While Mochahost might lack some advanced security and developer features, it’s still a well-rounded hosting solution.

Support 

Mochahost offers 24/7 customer support by way of live chat, phone and support tickets – an impressive level of availability, although its live chat feature didn’t work when we tried it. Feedback online is mostly positive, although some users have complained of long wait times with support tickets.

Learn more: Read our full Mochahost review.

GreenGeeks is a fairly powerful hosting service, but it stands out for its dedication to sustainability with a 300% energy offset match and a tree-planting initiative for every account provisioned. Offering a wide range of hosting features and strong security and performance, it’s a solid choice for environmentally conscious businesses and individuals.

Value 

While you’ll be supporting a good cause with GreenGeeks and benefitting from a capable hosting service, it does come at a relatively high price at $11.95 per month for its Lite plan. Considering you’ll only get one website, we think higher plans offer better value with the removal of usage limits and increased performance.

The Pro plan costs $16.95 per month but gives you much more — worthwhile for those keen to do right by the planet.

Functionality 

GreenGeeks might be known for its environmental policies, but it’s no slouch when it comes to hosting. You’ll get a one-click installer for over 150 apps, advanced security features like DDoS protection and enterprise-level firewalls as well as 24/7 network security and daily backups.

It’s easy enough to use for beginners but caters to all levels of expertise with developer tools like Perl and Python — making it a solid hosting option for any individual or businesses of all sizes.

Support 

With 24/7 support available over live chat and tickets as well as phone support Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. EST, it’s easy to get in touch with its customer service team. We were connected through its chat feature in seconds, and they were helpful in explaining GreenGeeks’ features and pricing to us.

While there are a few providers on our list that offer web management and marketing suites, we think GoDaddy’s excels thanks to the sheer functionality on offer. It doesn’t fall short on performance either, and GoDaddy’s flexible plan pricing makes it a feasible all-in-one solution for anyone who wants to manage their own online presence.

Value 

GoDaddy offers eight different web hosting plans, starting with its Economy tier at $11.99 per month and going up to $116.99 per month for its most advanced plan. Storage limits are pretty generous with the Economy tier offering at 25 GB, alongside a free domain and email (if you purchase an annual plan).

While upgrading to higher tiers raises limits on websites and storage, it doesn’t completely remove them, which isn’t ideal, as other providers offer unlimited usage even on low-range plans.

Functionality 

Overall, we think GoDaddy’s feature set is impressive, despite its usage limits. It’s easy to use with industry-standard cPanel and automatic daily backups, while its intuitive website builder also includes e-commerce functionality. We think it’s the best all-in-one solution for businesses thanks to its range of marketing features, payment processing and point-of-sale (POS) options. But if you’re looking for something more advanced, other providers on our list offer greater customization and more developer tools.

Support 

GoDaddy’s support team is available 24/7 through live chat, phone and SMS, which is the ideal scenario for getting a quick response. However, online reviews of its customer service are mixed, with some users speaking positively about experiences and others criticizing the company’s responsiveness and helpfulness.

While all of our providers on this list offer drag-and-drop website builders alongside hosting, we found Web.com’s to be the best overall, and it’s the only provider that also features on our best website builders list. It offers a streamlined experience alongside strong hosting capabilities, making it ideal for those prioritizing their website design.

Value 

With its Basic Hosting plan costing $10.99 a month, Web.com is neither particularly cheap or expensive, however, with usage limits on all plans, we think there might be better value to be found elsewhere for those prioritizing hosting capabilities. That said, all plans do include a business email and free domain when paying annually, and with access to an excellent website builder you do get all the tools required to host an attractive and functional website.

Functionality 

Web.com’s hosting isn’t especially unique, but it offers all the basics, including SSL certificates, unmetered bandwidth and reliable 99.9% uptime. It’s easy to use and offers managed WordPress hosting alongside a range of SEO, email and security features.

But we think Web.com really stands out for its website builder, allowing users to create professional sites using AI — and you’ll get an hour of free web design support on all plans, too.

Support 

Web.com offers 24/7 support for customers, and its team is accessible by live chat and phone, although phone support is restricted to between Monday and Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. After being given an estimated three-minute wait time we were connected to an agent, but it took a while longer.

Learn more: Read our full Web.com review.

TMDHosting offers a powerful hosting solution with plenty of configuration options, as well as supporting an array of e-commerce plugins and a platform designed specifically for WooCommerce hosting. It’s our pick for individuals and businesses looking for a hosting service tailored for selling online.

Value 

TMDHosting’s Starter shared hosting plan costs $10.99 per month, while its Enterprise plan costs $19.99 per month – with significant discounts for paying annually. We think its mid-tier business plan ($12.99 per month) is perfect for e-commerce hosting, with unlimited websites and 100 GB storage as well as a customizable WooCommerce install.

It represents good value for those focused on e-commerce capabilities, but there are better-priced alternatives for individuals and businesses wanting a more basic hosting solution.

Functionality 

TMDHosting offers a wealth of functionality, with strong security features such as N+1 Redundancy and performances boosted by fast LiteSpeed web servers. Its support for e-commerce functionality gives you automated WooCommerce updates and an easy-to-use dashboard.

It’s a strong choice for those who can take advantage of its wide array of plugins, including over 20 e-commerce apps and third-party website builders. But if you’re looking for a simple and well-rounded hosting solution, others offer more accessible platforms.

Support 

You’ll have access to premium 24/7 support on all TMDHosting plans, available through live chat and its ticket system, but there is no phone support — we were connected to an agent in seconds who confirmed this for us. Online reviews for its support team are mostly positive too, which is a plus.