DreamHost pricing
What DreamHost really costs tier by tier, and why renewals and email, not just the intro price, decide your bill.
DreamHost is an independent, WordPress recommended host with unlimited traffic and, unusually for a budget host, a month to month option alongside prepaid terms. The headline rate is the intro price, and the figures that matter are what you pay at renewal and whether email is included. Plans run from Shared Starter through Shared Unlimited to managed WordPress on DreamPress. There is no email on the cheapest tier. Below is each plan as published, then the things that move the number.
Plans and prices
Per month, intro rate on annual termsPricing as of June 2026. Shared intro rates apply to the first annual or longer term, then renew higher: Shared Starter near $10.99 and Shared Unlimited near $10.95 a month. DreamPress is billed annually only. Month to month shared billing is available at a higher rate. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Renewals and email move the real bill.
DreamHost's headline rate is the intro price. A few things separate it from what you pay over time, so plan for them before you commit.
DreamHost pricing FAQ
How much does DreamHost cost per month?
Shared hosting starts at $2.89 a month for Shared Starter and $3.95 for Shared Unlimited on prepaid terms, while DreamPress managed WordPress starts at $14.99 a month billed annually. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Does DreamHost renew at a higher price?
Yes. The intro rates apply to your first term, then renew higher, near $10.99 a month for Shared Starter and $10.95 for Shared Unlimited. The renewal, not the intro price, is the figure to budget for over time.
Does DreamHost include email?
Shared Unlimited includes email hosting, but Shared Starter does not; on Starter, inboxes are a paid add on. If you want email included, Shared Unlimited is usually the better value despite the slightly higher entry price.
Does DreamHost offer monthly billing?
Yes. Unlike many budget hosts, DreamHost offers month to month shared billing alongside annual and longer terms. Monthly costs more per month, but it avoids a long prepaid commitment, and DreamHost backs plans with a long money back guarantee.