HostGator pricing
What HostGator really costs tier by tier, and why steep renewals and long prepaid terms, not just the intro price, decide your bill.
HostGator publishes three shared tiers with unmetered storage and bandwidth across the range, so the difference between plans is mostly site count and a few business extras. The headline rates are intro prices that need a long prepaid term, and the number that matters is what you pay at renewal, because rates climb two to three times higher. Plans run from Hatchling through Baby to Business, the last adding a dedicated IP, an upgraded SSL and basic SEO tools. Below is each plan as published, then the things that move the number.
Plans and prices
Per month, intro rate on long prepaid termsPricing as of June 2026. Intro rates need a long prepaid term and renew two to three times higher, for example Hatchling near $8.99 and Business near $21.99 a month. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Renewals and prepaid terms set the bill.
HostGator's intro price is the starting point. A few things move what you pay over time, so plan for them before you commit.
HostGator pricing FAQ
How much does HostGator cost per month?
Shared hosting starts at $2.64 a month for Hatchling, $3.38 for Baby and $5.08 for Business on long prepaid terms. Renewals are two to three times higher, near $8.99 to $21.99 a month. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Why does HostGator cost more at renewal?
Because the advertised price is an introductory rate tied to your first prepaid term. When that term ends the plan renews at the standard rate, often two to three times the intro price, so the renewal, near $8.99 for Hatchling, is the real long term cost.
What is the difference between Hatchling and Baby?
Both include unmetered storage and bandwidth and a free SSL, so the main difference is site count. Hatchling hosts a single website, while Baby allows unlimited websites at a slightly higher rate, which is why most multi site owners pick Baby.
Which HostGator plan is best value?
Baby suits most owners by lifting the single site cap to unlimited at a low rate. Business adds a dedicated IP, upgraded SSL and SEO tools for those who need them, while Hatchling fits a single small site on a budget. Verified June 2026.