Hosting
DreamHost is a web hosting provider offering shared hosting, managed WordPress hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers, alongside domain registration, email, and the Remixer AI website builder. Shared hosting promos start at $2.89/mo for the first year on the Launch plan, auto-renewing at $10.99/mo, with Growth ($3.99/mo, renews $12.99/mo) and Scale ($9.99/mo, renews $25.99/mo) above it. The plans are structured around generous per-plan limits rather than upsells, with the free domain and 30-day money-back guarantee standard across the tier.
Every shared plan runs on NVMe SSD storage with a CDN that serves from 100+ locations, and includes daily automated backups, unlimited free SSL certificates, unmetered bandwidth, and a free domain for the first year. The Launch plan hosts 25 websites with 40k monthly visits and 25GB of storage; Growth hosts 50 websites with 200k visits and 50GB; Scale hosts 100 websites with 400k visits and 100GB.
DreamHost's managed WordPress offering adds 1-click staging, on-demand backups, and professional site migration, and shared plans include 30 days of the Remixer AI website builder. With a 30-day money-back guarantee and first-year prices that undercut most rivals, DreamHost is the generous-entry-limit option in the budget tier: its $2.89/mo plan carries more websites than the comparable entry plans from SiteGround or Hostinger.
DreamHost
DreamHost is a web hosting provider offering shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting, VPS and dedicated servers, plus domain registration, email, and an AI website builder. Best for: Budget-friendly shared and WordPress hosting.
At a glance
| Category | Hosting |
| Starts at | $2.89/mo (first year, Launch shared plan; auto-renews at $10.99/mo) |
| Pricing | Shared web hosting promos: Launch $2.89/mo, Growth $3.99/mo, and Scale $9.99/mo for the first year (renewing at $10.99, $12.99, and $25.99/mo respectively), all with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a free domain for 1 year. |
| Best for | Budget-friendly shared and WordPress hosting |
Key features
- NVMe SSD storage on every plan with CDN delivery from 100+ locations worldwide
- Daily automated backups and unlimited free SSL certificates on shared plans
- Remixer AI website builder (30 days free with shared hosting plans)
- Free domain for 1 year, unmetered bandwidth, and unlimited mailboxes
- Managed WordPress hosting with 1-click staging, on-demand backups, and professional site migration
How does DreamHost compare to SiteGround and Hostinger?
DreamHost vs SiteGround. DreamHost's Launch plan is $2.89/mo in year one and renews at $10.99/mo, versus SiteGround's StartUp at $2.99/mo intro and $17.99/mo renewal. DreamHost hosts 25 websites on its entry plan; SiteGround hosts 1. SiteGround counters with free email, a CDN, and unlimited traffic on every plan, plus managed-WordPress features like WP-CLI and SSH, while DreamHost leads on NVMe storage, site limits, and renewal price.
DreamHost vs Hostinger. Both renew near $11/mo on the entry tier (DreamHost $10.99/mo after year one, Hostinger $10.99/mo after its 48-month term), but the commitments differ: DreamHost's intro is a one-year term, while Hostinger's $2.99/mo intro price locks you in for 48 months. DreamHost's entry plan includes 25 websites and unmetered bandwidth; Hostinger's Premium includes 3 websites and 20GB of SSD. If you dislike long prepays, DreamHost is the more flexible budget option.
The practical bottom line: DreamHost's $2.89/mo first-year price is the lowest intro in this cluster, and its $10.99/mo renewal matches Hostinger's while undercutting SiteGround's $17.99/mo. The trade-offs are real: SiteGround bundles free email and CDN, and Hostinger's 48-month lock keeps its rate stable for four years, while DreamHost's first-year price only guarantees one year. For users who want many websites on a single cheap plan, DreamHost has no equal in this group.
Who should use DreamHost?
DreamHost fits budget-conscious users launching small business, portfolio, or WordPress sites who want room to grow without changing hosts. If you are a freelancer or a small agency running several client sites, the Launch plan's 25-website allowance at $2.89/mo in year one is hard to match in the budget tier.
WordPress site owners get the managed-WordPress extras: 1-click staging, on-demand backups, and professional migration, plus the Remixer AI builder for quick builds. The 100+ location CDN and daily backups keep the technical baseline solid without add-on purchases.
The managed WordPress plans extend the same value logic: staging and on-demand backups at shared-hosting prices, with Remixer's 30 free days for AI-assisted builds. Sites that expect to grow from 40k to 400k monthly visits can step through Launch, Growth, and Scale without migrating providers.
DreamHost is NOT ideal for users who want month-to-month billing (promo pricing is first-year only), for very large stores that need enterprise-class managed hosting like Kinsta or WP Engine, or for buyers who ignore renewal rates: Scale jumps from $9.99/mo to $25.99/mo. Budget for the auto-renewal price.
Pricing
Shared web hosting promos: Launch $2.89/mo, Growth $3.99/mo, and Scale $9.99/mo for the first year (renewing at $10.99, $12.99, and $25.99/mo respectively), all with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a free domain for 1 year. Confirm current terms on the vendor site before buying.
Alternatives
Worth comparing: Siteground, Hostinger.
FAQ
How much does DreamHost cost?
Shared hosting promos are $2.89/mo (Launch), $3.99/mo (Growth), and $9.99/mo (Scale) for the first year, auto-renewing at $10.99/mo, $12.99/mo, and $25.99/mo. Launch hosts 25 websites (40k monthly visits, 25GB NVMe SSD); Growth hosts 50 websites (200k visits, 50GB); Scale hosts 100 websites (400k visits, 100GB). Managed WordPress, VPS, and dedicated plans are priced separately.
Is DreamHost free?
No. There is no free shared hosting plan, but you get a free domain for the first year, unlimited free SSL certificates, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on shared plans.
Does DreamHost have a free trial?
Shared hosting has no free trial, but the 30-day money-back guarantee covers the first month, and the Remixer AI website builder is included free for 30 days with shared hosting plans. Unmetered bandwidth and daily automated backups are included on every shared tier.
DreamHost vs Hostinger: which is better?
They renew at nearly the same price ($10.99/mo each). DreamHost's entry plan allows 25 websites on a one-year term; Hostinger's allows 3 websites but its $2.99/mo intro requires 48 months. Both include free SSL and a 30-day money-back guarantee, so the decision comes down to term length and site limits: pick DreamHost for site limits and a shorter commitment, Hostinger for the cheaper four-year total if you can commit to 48 months.