As of 2026-09-18, DreamHost's Launch plan advertises $2.89/mo but renews at $10.99/mo — a +280% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $131.88 a year, not the $34.68 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against DreamHost's own pricing page.
Advertised $2.89/mo (Launch) → renews at $10.99/mo.
Ranked 21 of 27 tracked providers for renewal fairness.
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | $2.89 | $10.99 | +280% |
| VPS Business | $13.75 | $31.99 | +133% |
| DreamPress 1 | $14.99 | $19.99 | +33% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency DreamHost displayed. Some companies vary price by country — the increase percentage holds regardless, the absolute figure may not. How we check →
How much does DreamHost cost after 2 years?
$131.88 for the second year — $34.68 in year one at the introductory rate, then $131.88 a year once it renews. Over three years the Launch plan costs $298.44 in total, 2.9× the $104.04 the advertised price implies.
What is DreamHost's renewal price?
Launch: $10.99/mo; VPS Business: $31.99/mo; DreamPress 1: $19.99/mo. These are the rates DreamHost charges once the introductory term ends, verified against its own pricing page on 2026-09-18.
How much is DreamHost per year?
$131.88 a year at the renewal rate for Launch, or $34.68 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did DreamHost charge me more at renewal?
Your introductory term ended. DreamHost's advertised price applies to the first term only; plans then renew at the regular rate shown in the verified table on this page.
Has DreamHost changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2025-10-01. We check DreamHost's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.