Top 5 Cheapest Web Hosting Plans in 2026

Use this 2026 ranking to compare the cheapest web hosting offers by converted entry price, then check what happens at renewal and what each plan includes. The right choice depends on more than the first bill: contract length, storage and backup limits matter too.

How we ranked the cheapest hosts

We ordered these five plans by their advertised introductory price, converted to euros so offers in different currencies could be compared. Plan features do not change the ranking. We focus on renewal terms and the limitations that can make a very low opening price less useful over time; we rank on listed specs and features rather than lab tests.

For 2026, check the length of the introductory offer as well as the minimum contract. Those can differ, and some providers require a long commitment to get the advertised rate. We also consider storage, websites, backups, support and useful extras such as staging or a CDN. Tax treatment varies between offers, so confirm the final total at checkout.

1. YourHosting Web Only

YourHosting takes the top spot for the lowest converted entry price. It is a pared-back shared plan: 5 GB of storage, a Netherlands data centre and Plesk control panel cover a small site, but the low opening rate lasts for only three months. The listed regular rate is substantially higher, so check the renewal terms before you commit to the minimum 12-month contract.

• Includes daily backups, a one-click WordPress installer and phone support.
• Offers a 30-day money-back period and a Netherlands hosting location.
• The introductory offer runs for three months, while the minimum term is 12 months.

• Only 5 GB of storage, with backups retained for just two days.
• No SSH access, and the plan is labelled Web Only.
• Tax is excluded from the listed price; the regular rate is much higher than the introductory one.

Choose it if the opening cost is your main concern and your website is small enough for 5 GB. If you need longer backup retention or server access through SSH, another plan here is a better fit.

2. A2 Hosting Starter Plan

A2 Hosting ranks second after its USD offer is converted to euros. Its Starter plan gives you a broader feature set than the cheapest plan: 15 GB of NVMe storage, two CPU cores and support for five websites. The introductory rate is tied to a 48-month offer period, and its listed renewal rate is far higher. Treat that long promotional period as a commitment to check carefully, rather than assuming the smallest monthly figure is available on a short signup.

• NVMe storage, 2 GB RAM, two CPU cores and unlimited listed data transfer.
• Five websites, five email accounts and 10 GB of storage per mailbox.
• Daily backups retained for 30 days, free SSL and one-click WordPress installation.
• 24/7 support, SSH access and a choice of data-centre regions across Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States.

• The introductory offer period is 48 months, and renewal is much higher than the opening rate.
• No CDN or staging environment is included.

This is a strong value pick if you want room for several sites and need NVMe storage, but only if the long promotional commitment and later renewal fit your plans.

3. Cloud86 Start

Cloud86 Start is third and pairs a low converted entry price with useful site-management extras. It includes a CDN and staging environment, two websites, 250 GB of traffic and five databases. The introductory rate runs for 36 months, although the listed minimum term is 12 months. Storage is limited to 5 GB, and the highest PHP version listed is 7.4, which is a notable restriction if your software needs a newer version.

• Includes free SSL, a CDN, staging and one-click WordPress installation.
• Daily backups are retained for seven days; the plan lists a 99.98% uptime guarantee.
• SSH access, live chat and phone support are available.
• Data centre in the Netherlands and a Plesk control panel.

• Just 5 GB of SSD storage for up to two websites.
• PHP 7.4 is the highest version listed, and the promotional period is 36 months.

Pick Start if you value staging and a CDN for a small number of sites. Before signing up, confirm that the PHP version listed is suitable for the applications you plan to run.

4. Hostinger Premium

Hostinger Premium is fourth by converted introductory price. Its 20 GB of SSD storage and support for three websites make it more accommodating than the first and third plans, while the listed bandwidth is unlimited. The main catch is the commitment: both the introductory offer and minimum term are 48 months. The listed renewal rate is far above the opening one, so this is not a short-term bargain.

• 20 GB of SSD storage, 2 GB RAM and support for three websites.
• Includes a CDN, free SSL, SSH access and a free domain name.
• Unlimited listed data transfer, 10 databases and one-click WordPress installation.
• 24/7 support is listed.

• The promotional offer and minimum term are both 48 months.
• Weekly backups are less frequent than the daily backups offered by several other plans here.
• One CPU core and two email accounts are listed.

Choose Premium if you can accept a long contract and want more storage for a few sites. If you are testing an idea or expect to move soon, a shorter commitment is safer.

5. checkdomain Start 7.0

checkdomain Start 7.0 shares fourth place on the converted introductory price. Its strengths are capacity and email: the plan lists 75 GB of NVMe storage, unlimited websites and email accounts, and unlimited data transfer. The promotional offer and minimum term are each 12 months. The opening price includes VAT, unlike some offers in this ranking, so compare the tax-inclusive checkout total rather than looking at the headline alone.

• 75 GB of NVMe storage, unlimited websites, unlimited email accounts and unlimited listed data transfer.
• Backups run multiple times a day and are retained for seven days.
• Includes free SSL, SSH access, a free domain name and 100 GB of storage per mailbox.
• Germany data centre, 10 databases and PHP 8.5 listed as the highest version.

• Only 0.5 GB RAM is listed, less than the other plans that specify RAM.
• No one-click WordPress installation is included.
• The offer and minimum contract each last 12 months; VAT is included in the listed price.

This suits you if you need lots of sites or email accounts and can install WordPress manually. The low listed RAM is a reason to check your application’s requirements before choosing it.

Near misses

AccuWebHosting Bootstrap ++ sits just outside the five on converted entry price. It offers 100 websites, 25 GB of storage, daily backups and many data-centre locations, but its listed minimum term is 36 months.

Flashcloud Start also misses the cutoff on converted entry price. It includes 25 GB of NVMe storage, staging and daily backups retained for 30 days, but supports only one website.

How to choose a cheap hosting plan

First, compare the introductory period with the minimum contract and the renewal rate. A low opening rate can require several years upfront, or last only a few months while the minimum contract runs longer. Check the amount due at signup and what the provider will charge when the promotion ends; the comparison table shows current prices, which can change.

Next, match the plan to your site rather than buying spare capacity you will not use. For a single small WordPress site, 5 GB may be enough, but a photo-heavy site can outgrow it. If you are hosting several projects, check website and database limits as well as storage. Remember that a high website allowance does not guarantee plenty of memory or processing capacity.

Finally, look at backups, support and tax. A backup that is only retained for two days leaves less time to recover an older version than a longer retention period. Confirm whether support channels suit you, whether the price includes VAT, and whether you can use your preferred PHP version. These checks help you avoid choosing a plan that is cheap to start but awkward to operate.