Most providers we track print their renewal price somewhere on the pricing page, even if only in small type. 1 does not. We grade that as a failure, and this article explains exactly what we mean by it, because the distinction matters.
| provider | plan | renewal price |
|---|---|---|
| Surfshark | Surfshark Starter | not published |
| Surfshark | Surfshark One | not published |
| Surfshark | Surfshark One+ | not published |
Several providers with large renewal increases nonetheless state them openly, right next to the promotional price. That is the behaviour we want to reward, separately from the size of the increase:
| provider | disclosure |
|---|---|
| SiteGround | prints the renewal price on the pricing page |
| DreamHost | prints the renewal price on the pricing page |
| Hostinger | prints the renewal price on the pricing page |
| Namecheap | prints the renewal price on the pricing page |
A large increase that is clearly disclosed is a choice you can make. An undisclosed one is not, you cannot compare what you cannot see. So a provider whose renewal price we cannot verify receives our lowest transparency grade regardless of what that price turns out to be. We would rather be corrected than guess: if you have an invoice showing a renewal figure we do not list, send it to us and we will publish it.
Why can't I find a VPN's renewal price?
Some providers publish introductory pricing only, with renewal terms referenced in the terms of service rather than shown next to the price. You typically see the real figure at checkout or on your first renewal invoice.
How does HonestlyRanked score non-disclosure?
As a failure. A price you cannot check before buying is a price you cannot plan for, so providers that do not publish a renewal rate receive our lowest transparency grade.
Which providers disclose well?
SiteGround, DreamHost, Hostinger and Namecheap all print the renewal figure directly beside the promotional price. Whatever the size of their increase, you can see it before you buy.