Best Web Hosting · pricing · Updated June 2026
DreamHost pricing (2026)
DreamHost starts at $2.89/mo (Launch), across 1 plans. Best for Independent developers and small businesses wanting 100% uptime guarantee. Every figure links to DreamHost's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $2.89/mo (Launch)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Independent developers and small businesses wanting 100% uptime guarantee; WordPress site owners needing managed migrations and staging; Privacy-conscious users (free WHOIS domain privacy included); Budget buyers comparing dollar-per-month on annual plans
DreamHost plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | $2.89 | — | flat | Intro rate first year on annual term (renews $10.99/mo). 25 websites, 25 GB NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, free domain for 1 year, free SSL, free privacy protection. | dreamhost.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/shared/ (official page; live page lists only the Launch shared tier, whose $2.89 intro / $10.99 renewal matched on-page on 2026-06-13). Intro price applies to the first year. Growth and Scale tiers were dropped during re-verification because they did not appear on the live page. Cross-checked against websitebuilderexpert.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: WordPress, WooCommerce, DreamPress (managed WP), Bunny CDN, Let's Encrypt SSL, Remixer AI Website Builder, Liftoff AI site builder.
Key features: 100% uptime guarantee with redundant datacenters and emergency generators; 30-day money-back guarantee; Free domain for 1 year with annual plan; Free SSL/TLS certificates (auto-renewing); Free domain privacy protection; Daily automated backups; Web Application Firewall and network firewalls; DDoS protection; Two-factor authentication (2FA) for account login; Bunny CDN integration for faster load times; NGINX caching (automatic, no setup); Remixer AI Website Builder (30 days free trial); Liftoff AI site builder; 24/7 human support; Free WordPress migration (automated or expert-led); Staging environments; Compliance support consultations (no specific standards certified).
Plan limits: Launch: 25 websites, 25 GB NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth; 3 months of free email (20 mailboxes) included with Launch, then paid separately; Daily automated backups on all shared plans; No monthly visit cap advertised.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DreamHost cost?
DreamHost starts at $2.89/mo (Launch); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does DreamHost support HIPAA?
DreamHost HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does DreamHost have a free plan?
DreamHost free tier: No.