Cheap web hosting services don’t have to cheat you out of the features you deserve. In fact, it’s possible to get all the tools you want without overpaying for a subscription that includes hundreds of items you’ll never need.
Knowing what you need can be tough, but knowing where to find it? That’s the easy part. Listed below are 10 of the best cheap hosting services according to reviewers.
10 of the best cheap web hosting services
1) GlowHost
GlowHost supplies cheap website hosting in four distinct packages that all offer McAfee Secure, cPanel, CloudLinux, PHP, Python, and Ruby plus thousands of free templates and applications. So how do you know which plan to choose? Well, it depends on how many sites you need to host (choose between one or unlimited) and how much disk space you need (with options ranging from 10GB/month to unlimited).
Reviewers claim that their sites run fast (and beautifully) and that the GlowHost team is always readily available and responds to support tickets quickly and professionally. Packages are relatively affordable and the people on SiteJabber have left nothing but glowing reviews!
Membership plan options:
- Unlimited Single Domain hosting: $4.95/month
- Unlimited Multi-Domain hosting: starting at $9.85/month
- Personal hosting: starting at $9.95/month
- Professional hosting: starting at $17.95/month
2) HostGator.com
Since subscriptions start at around $3, it’s clear that HostGator is a top contender for the best cheap web hosting. With 1-click installation and drag and drop website building options, HostGator makes setting up your site easy and pain-free. Already have a site, but want a new server? Not a problem! HostGator will migrate all your hard work in a snap so you can get back to doing whatever it is you do best.
According to reviewers, HostGator provides fast, secure, and reliable networks. Its easy-to-use interface, unlimited storage, and free drag-and-drop site builder (as well as hundreds of free 1-click apps) help you work smarter, not harder. Plus, for a limited time, all membership plans are 60% off!
Membership plan options:
- Hatchling Plan: starting at $2.75/month
- Baby Plan: starting at $3.95/month
- Business Plan: starting at $5.95/month
3) iPage.com
If you only own one website, iPage is a very cheap web hosting service that you should consider. A basic subscription grants users access to loads of storage and bandwidth, pre-installed themes and plugins, a free domain name, and customized control panel. The pro membership offers all that plus expert tech support and automatic malware removal, among other additional security features.
People who have used this site appreciate its enhanced security options, third-party application support, and solid customer service. However, reviewers also claim that there is room for improvement in loading speeds, lack of cPanel, and the fact that they advertise “unlimited storage” but will suspend your account if you exceed a certain (and unspecified) level of CPU usage/MySQL tables/too many files in general.
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4) Fatcow.com
The cheap web hosting services provided by FatCow.com were developed with the eco-conscious consumer in mind (since Fat Cow’s servers are actually powered by wind energy). The company offers reseller-friendly hosting, email, PHP programming, 24/7 support, and even marketing tools like Google AdWords and Bing Search.
A word to the wise, though–despite all the amazing features you get with a FatCow package, reviewers say that their customer service team could use improvement and that the host isn’t developer friendly. That said, for that price it may be worth it to try it out anyway. For a limited time, new users can save 50% and grab a year’s worth of hosting for just $49!
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5) InterServer.net
InterServer’s cheap web hosting services include fast and reliable server performance, an easy-to-navigate website builder, hundreds of apps, email support and advanced security features. Users say that InterServer’s uptime percentages are unbeatable and that it provides excellent server performance (especially for such a low price) and great customer support.
The only downside is that InterServer’s “unlimited hosting” is actually limited by specifications if you read the ToS–”No single shared hosting account is permitted to use more than 20% of the server resources at a time. A single account is limited to 250,000 inodes at any given time. Clients on the Unlimited SSD shared hosting platform using more than 1GB of space will be moved to SATA.”
Membership plan options:
- Standard web hosting (monthly package): $5/month
- Standard web hosting (annual package): $4.50/month
- Standard web hosting (3-year package): $4/month
6) GoDaddy.com
One of the largest cheap web hosting services, GoDaddy.com offers unmetered bandwidth, SSL certificates, hundreds of 1-click installations, and 24/7 security monitoring. You also get DDoS protection, 1-click purchases of additional resources like CPU and RAM, 1GB database storage (MYSQL Linux), and an easy-to-use control panel.
Features aside, reviewers claim that hosting through GoDaddy can become expensive (specifically when it comes time to pay the renewal fees) and that its support system doesn’t have the fastest response rate. That said, all membership plans are up to 65% off, so if you’re looking to test the service, now is the time to do so!
Membership plan options:
- Economy: starting at $2.79/month (regularly $7.99/month)
- Deluxe: starting at $3.99/month (regularly $10.99/month)
- Ultimate: starting at $5.99/month (regularly $16.99/month)
- Maximum: starting at $15.99/month (regularly $24.99/month)
7) NameCheap.com
When it comes to cheap web hosting, NameCheap.com is on the pricer end but that’s because the plans offered through this service include multiple sites–three or more to be exact. The service also offers unlimited bandwidth, accelerated disk space, and an easy-to-use website builder.
People who have used NameCheap say it offers top-notch customer service, fast and reliable servers, and affordable pricing (for people looking to host multiple sites). However, many people have had issues with checkout so you might need to employ a little patience when it comes time to register. From now through mid-March, all hosting plans are 50% off!
Membership plan options:
- Stellar: Host up to three websites for $15.44/month (regularly $30.88/month)
- Stellar Plus: Host unlimited websites for $26.44/month (regularly $52.88/month)
- Stellar Business: Host unlimited websites for $49.44/month (regularly $98.88/month)
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8) Ionos.com
Cheap web hosting services won’t get any cheaper than Ionos.com–for the first year, anyway. For $1 down you can get a .com domain, a minimum of 25 email accounts and databases, and a solid amount of storage.
Ionos users rave about the cheap starter price but believe it’s worth noting that after your first-year subscription, prices inflate significantly. And according to SiteJabber, Ionos customer service is in need of improvement.
Membership plan options:
- Business: $1/month for the first year, then $8/month
- Pro: $1/month for the first year, then $10/month
- Expert: $1/month for the first year, then $14/month
9) Arvixe.com
Arvixe.com offers cheap web hosting services for people who are looking to host more than one site. All subscriptions include one-click website builder cPanel, daily R1Soft backups, email, e-commerce support, and DDoS attack response, among other advanced security protocols.
People who have used Arvixe say that the quality of the service has dwindled in recent years, stating that they’ve spent hours on the phone troubleshooting with customer service and had to wait days for ticket responses. Additionally, unlike many other companies, Arvixe also charges for its SSL certificate–and it ain’t cheap. The single add-on will cost you another $25/year.
Membership plan options:
- Personal Class: Host up to six sites for $7/month
- Personal Class Pro: Host an unlimited amount of sites for $10/month
10) ASmallOrange.com
ASmallOrange.com provides cheap web hosting services in three ultra-specific packages, all of which include 24/7 support, cPanel, the ability to support mailing lists, Weebly’s website builder, options for 1-click installations, daily backups, IP-blocking, password-protected directories, leech/hotlink protection, and limited bandwidth and storage.
According to reviewers, ASmallOrange.com could stand to improve its customer service, with many people complaining that it’s not transparent when it comes to problems and estimated resolution times. Is it worth it for the price? You’ll have to try it to find out.
Membership plan options:
- Tiny: Host up to one site for $5.92/month
- Medium: Host unlimited sites for $15/month
- Large: Host unlimited sites for $25/month
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