DreamHost renewal price
DreamHost's Web Hosting Launch plan costs $1.99 a month for the first 48 months, then $7.99. That is 302% more once the intro price ends.
$1.99move-in rent / mo
$7.99after the intro term
+302%increase
$71.64three years in total
Every plan
| Plan | Move-in | Renews at | Increase | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting Launch | $1.99 | $7.99 | +302% | 48 mo |
| DreamPress 1 | $11.99 | $16.99 | +42% | 36 mo |
| VPS Stack 4 | $5.99 | $10.99 | +83% | 24 mo |
| Managed VPS Business | $10.00 | $24.99 | +150% | 36 mo |
Read on 2026-10-14 on DreamHost's own pricing page. Checked again every Monday.
Does prepaying longer pay off?
Prepaying 48 months saves $339 over three years compared with paying monthly, but you hand over $95.52 on day one.
| You prepay | Per month | Paid upfront | 3 years total | 5 years total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month to month | $4.99 | $4.99 | $411 | $698 |
| 1 year | $2.89 | $34.68 | $298 | $562 |
| 2 years | $2.49 | $59.76 | $168 | $383 |
| 4 years | $1.99 | $95.52 | $71.64 | $191 |
Web Hosting Launch plan. After the prepaid term the renewal price applies, whatever term you renew for. Green marks the lowest three-year total.
How to pay less
- The intro price needs a 48-month prepayment. A longer term keeps the low price longer, but you pay it all upfront.
- DreamHost gives 30 days to get your money back. Test the site in that window before you commit to years.
- Before the renewal date, compare the renewal with another host's intro price. Moving often costs less than staying, and many hosts migrate for free.
The bill, year by year
Year 1move-in rent$23.88
Year 2move-in rent$23.88
Year 3move-in rent$23.88
Year 4move-in rent$23.88
Year 5renewal price$95.88
Move-in rentRenewal price
Cheaper over three years
Same kind of hosting, a lower bill by year three.
