DreamHost: advertised price and renewal price
As of 2026-10-11, DreamHost's Launch plan advertises $2.89/mo but renews at $10.99/mo, a +280% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $131.88 a year, not the $34.68 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against DreamHost's own pricing page.
$34.68 for the 12-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
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Pricing-behavior score: D+. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, Launch (USD/mo)
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-10-11)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | $2.89 | $10.99 | +280% |
| VPS Business | $13.75 | $31.99 | +133% |
| DreamPress 1 | $14.99 | $19.99 | +33% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency DreamHost displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
True 3-year cost, Launch
Common questions about DreamHost pricing
How much does DreamHost cost after 2 years?
$131.88 for the second year, $34.68 in year one at the introductory rate, then $131.88 a year once it renews. Over three years the Launch plan costs $298.44 in total, 2.9× the $104.04 the advertised price implies.
What is DreamHost's renewal price?
Launch: $10.99/mo; VPS Business: $31.99/mo; DreamPress 1: $19.99/mo. These are the rates DreamHost charges once the introductory term ends, verified against its own pricing page on 2026-10-11.
How much is DreamHost per year?
$131.88 a year at the renewal rate for Launch, or $34.68 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did DreamHost charge me more at renewal?
Your introductory term ended. DreamHost's advertised price applies to the first term only; plans then renew at the regular rate shown in the verified table on this page.
Has DreamHost changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2025-10-01. We check DreamHost's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.