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Best Cheap Hosting for Blogs

Our pick of the best Cheap Hosting for Blogs, tested and ranked. See pricing, specs, what to look for and answers to common questions below.

Our top cheap pick is Hostinger — fast NVMe hosting for a blog that costs only a few pounds a month. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. See our full best hosting for blogs guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in cheap blog hosting

The five things that matter on a tight budget.

The best cheap blog hosting, ranked

Chosen on price, speed, uptime and value.

1Best valueOur score 9.5

Hostinger runs a blog on NVMe storage with LiteSpeed cache, a free SSL and daily backups for the lowest running cost here. Strong speed for pennies a day.

  • Lowest intro price
  • NVMe storage and LiteSpeed cache
  • Free SSL and daily backups
  • Renewal price is higher
  • No free migration
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
2Cheap monthlyOur score 9.1

DreamHost sells month to month with a 97-day money-back guarantee, handy for a blogger testing an idea without a long lock-in.

  • Month-to-month billing
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Free SSL and privacy
  • No phone support
  • Fewer one-click tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
3Easy starterOur score 9.0

Bluehost bundles a free domain for the first year with guided setup and a free SSL, which gets a new blog online fast for a low price.

  • Free domain year one
  • Guided setup and free SSL
  • Beginner-friendly dashboard
  • Storage limits on entry plan
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
4Fast for the priceOur score 8.9

A2 Hosting keeps plans cheap while adding free migration and a Turbo speed option, a fair pick for moving an existing blog.

  • Free site migration
  • Turbo option for speed
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • Turbo plans cost more
  • Interface feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
5Best cheap-managedOur score 8.8

SiteGround costs a little more but adds caching, daily backups and strong support, worth it for a blogger who wants less admin.

  • Caching and daily backups
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Free CDN and email
  • Higher renewal price
  • Visit limits per plan
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)

Cheap blog hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
Hostinger9.5$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
DreamHost9.1$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Bluehost9.0$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting8.9$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
SiteGround8.8$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day

Cheap blog hosting FAQ

How much should I spend hosting a blog?
Most blogs run well on plans from $0.80 to $3.95 a month on an intro term. Budget for the higher renewal price when you plan to keep the blog for years.
Is cheap hosting fast enough for a blog?
Yes, if the host offers NVMe storage, caching and a CDN. Hostinger runs a small blog quickly on its cheapest plan thanks to LiteSpeed cache.
Which is the cheapest blog host?
Hostinger has the lowest intro price here at $0.80 a month, with DreamHost and Bluehost close behind on their entry blog plans.
Can I start cheap and upgrade later?
Yes. Every host here lets you move to a higher, managed or cloud plan as your blog grows, usually with little downtime.
Do I need a free domain for a blog?
A free domain for the first year, like Bluehost offers, saves a little money at the start, but a domain is a small cost and not essential.