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Best Cheap WordPress Hosting

Cheap WordPress hosting does not have to mean slow or unreliable. Below we rank the best cheap WordPress hosting on price, speed, features and value. See our full best WordPress hosting guide or take the quiz.

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Our top cheap pick is Hostinger — fast, reliable WordPress hosting for under a dollar 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 WordPress hosting guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in cheap WordPress hosting

The five things that actually matter on a budget.

The best cheap WordPress hosting, ranked

Chosen on price, speed, features and value for money.

1Best valueOur score 9.6

Hostinger is the best cheap WordPress host. Plans start under a dollar a month yet include fast response times, free SSL, daily backups, WordPress auto-install and a beginner-friendly panel.

  • Market-leading low price
  • Fast server response times
  • Free SSL and daily backups
  • 1-click WordPress install
  • Lowest price needs a long term
  • No free migration on entry plan
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
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2Best cheap for beginnersOur score 9.1

Bluehost keeps things cheap and simple, with a low intro price, a free domain, one-click WordPress and 24/7 phone support, making it the easiest budget way to start a WordPress site.

  • Low intro price
  • Free domain for year one
  • 1-click WordPress install
  • 24/7 phone and chat support
  • Renewal prices rise
  • Upsells during checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
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3Best cheap speedOur score 9.0

A2 Hosting offers cheap plans that are still quick, with LiteSpeed on higher tiers, free SSL and free WordPress migration, plus an anytime money-back guarantee.

  • Cheap yet fast
  • Free SSL and migration
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • 1-click WordPress install
  • Turbo speed costs more
  • Plan names can confuse
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
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4Best cheap managedOur score 8.5

DreamHost gives you a cheap route to managed WordPress, with a low starting price, free domain and SSL and an industry-leading 97-day money-back guarantee to try it risk-free.

  • Cheap managed WordPress option
  • Free domain, SSL and privacy
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited traffic
  • No 24/7 phone support
  • Custom panel has a learning curve
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
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5Best cheap premiumOur score 8.3

SiteGround is pricier than the others but its intro deal brings premium managed WordPress within reach, with fast servers, free CDN and SSL and the best support we tested.

  • Premium managed WordPress
  • Fast servers and free CDN
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Managed updates and backups
  • Costlier than budget rivals
  • Renewal prices rise sharply
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
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Cheap WordPress hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
Hostinger9.6$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
Bluehost9.1$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting9.0$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
DreamHost8.5$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
SiteGround8.3$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day

Cheap WordPress hosting FAQ

What is the cheapest good WordPress hosting?
Hostinger is the best cheap WordPress host, with plans from under a dollar a month that still include fast servers, free SSL, backups and a one-click WordPress install.
Is cheap WordPress hosting reliable?
Yes if you choose well. Hostinger and Bluehost show cheap plans can be fast and reliable. Just check the renewal price and that SSL, backups and support are included.
How much should cheap WordPress hosting cost?
Good cheap WordPress hosting runs from under $1 to around $4 per month on an introductory term, rising at renewal. A free domain is often included for the first year.
Does cheap hosting slow down my site?
Not necessarily. Our cheap picks use SSD or NVMe storage and caching, so a well-built WordPress site stays fast. Very overcrowded budget hosts elsewhere can be slower.
Can I get free SSL on a cheap plan?
Yes. All our cheap picks include a free SSL certificate, which is essential for security and SEO, so you should never pay extra for basic SSL.
Can I upgrade later from a cheap plan?
Yes. Hostinger, Bluehost, A2 Hosting and DreamHost all let you upgrade to higher, VPS or cloud plans as your WordPress site grows, usually with little downtime.