What is the cheapest way to host a website?

An entry shared hosting plan paid annually. At Ayuni Host that starts at $5 a month with SSL, backups and support included.

Is annual hosting cheaper than monthly?

Yes, annual terms carry a lower monthly rate. Monthly billing costs a little more but keeps your commitment short.

Do hosting prices go up at renewal?

At many providers they do. We print the renewal price next to the first-term price so you can budget accurately.

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How much does web hosting cost in 2026?

Hosting prices look confusing because most providers advertise a first-year discount and hide the renewal. Here is what website hosting actually costs in 2026, and what you should expect for the money.

Published 21 January 2026 7 min read

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Typical web hosting prices in 2026

Across the industry, prices cluster into a few predictable bands. Anything far below the bottom band usually means a very short introductory term or a plan with no backups.

Shared web hosting: roughly $3 to $12 a month for one to a handful of sites.
WordPress hosting: roughly $5 to $20 a month, with caching and updates managed.
Business hosting: roughly $12 to $30 a month with guaranteed resources.
Cloud hosting: roughly $20 to $80 a month, scaling with what you use.
VPS hosting: roughly $10 to $100 a month depending on cores, memory and management.

Ayuni Host pricing, printed plainly

Our shared hosting starts at $5 a month, the middle Business plan is $13 a month, and the largest shared plan is $24 a month. Every plan includes a free SSL certificate, automatic backups and 24-hour support.

You can pay monthly or annually. Annual payment is cheaper per month; monthly payment keeps your commitment short. Both show the renewal figure before you buy.

The costs people forget to budget for

The plan is rarely the whole bill. Add these before you compare providers.

Your domain name, renewed yearly.
Professional email on your domain, if it is not bundled.
A premium theme or plugins, if you use WordPress.
A dedicated SSL certificate, only if you need an organisation-validated one.
Migration, if your current host charges to release your site. Ours is free.

Compare hosting prices with renewals shown

See every plan side by side in dollars or Kenyan shillings, with the renewal price printed up front.

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Why the renewal price matters more than the headline

A plan advertised at $1.99 that renews at $14.99 costs more over three years than a plan that stays at $5. Compare the renewal figure across providers and the cheapest option often changes completely.

Web hosting prices in Kenya

If you are buying from Kenya you can switch the site to Kenyan shillings and see the same plans priced in KES, with local payment methods available at checkout. The plan itself is identical; only the currency changes.

How to spend the least without regretting it

Buy the smallest plan that comfortably fits the site you have today, pay annually if you can, and upgrade when your traffic actually grows. Upgrading is a few clicks and does not require rebuilding anything.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to host a website?: An entry shared hosting plan paid annually. At Ayuni Host that starts at $5 a month with SSL, backups and support included.
Is annual hosting cheaper than monthly?: Yes, annual terms carry a lower monthly rate. Monthly billing costs a little more but keeps your commitment short.
Do hosting prices go up at renewal?: At many providers they do. We print the renewal price next to the first-term price so you can budget accurately.

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