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Best Cheap Hosting for Small Business

Cheap hosting for a small business does not have to mean a slow or unreliable site. Below we rank the best cheap small business hosting on price, reliability, email and value. See our full best hosting for small business guide or read about managed hosting.

Our top cheap pick is Hostinger — fast, reliable hosting for a few pounds a month that keeps costs low for a young business. 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 small business guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in cheap small business hosting

The five things that matter on a tight budget.

The best cheap small business hosting, ranked

Chosen on price, reliability, email and value.

1Best valueOur score 9.4

Hostinger keeps monthly costs low while still giving NVMe speed, a free SSL, free email and daily backups. The lowest running cost here for a new business.

  • Lowest intro price
  • Free SSL and business email
  • NVMe storage and daily backups
  • Renewal price is higher
  • No free migration
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
2Easy starterOur score 9.0

Bluehost bundles a free domain for the first year, free SSL and guided setup, which gets a small business online fast with no technical work.

  • 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)
3Cheap monthlyOur score 8.9

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

  • 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)
4Fast for the priceOur score 9.1

A2 Hosting adds Turbo speed and free migration on plans that still stay cheap, a fair pick for a business moving an existing site.

  • 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 9.2

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

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

Cheap small business hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
Hostinger9.4$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
Bluehost9.0$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost8.9$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
A2 Hosting9.1$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
SiteGround9.2$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day

Cheap small business hosting FAQ

How much should a small business spend on hosting?
Most small businesses do well on plans from $0.80 to $3.95 a month on an intro term. Budget for the higher renewal price when you plan for the long term.
Is cheap hosting reliable enough for a business?
Yes, if the host offers 99.9% uptime, free SSL and daily backups. Hostinger, Bluehost and SiteGround all suit a small business on a budget.
Does cheap hosting include business email?
Most of our picks include free email at your domain, so you can use name@yourbusiness.com. Check the mailbox limit on the cheapest plans.
Can I start cheap and upgrade later?
Yes. Every host here lets you move to a higher, managed, cloud or VPS plan as the business grows, usually with little downtime.
Do I need a free domain?
A free domain for the first year, like Bluehost offers, saves money at the start, but it is a small cost overall and not essential.