HostGator pricing: advertised price and renewal price
HostGator pricing starts at $3.75/mo for Hatchling Plan, billed for 36 months. As of 2026-11-02, HostGator's Hatchling Plan plan advertises $3.75/mo but renews at $10.99/mo, a +193% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $131.88 a year, not the $45 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against HostGator's own pricing page.
$135.00 for the 36-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
Monthly figures may be equivalents of longer billing terms. Estimates exclude taxes and optional extras. Check the provider’s final offer ↗
Pricing-behavior score: D+. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, Hatchling Plan
Unchanged. We have recorded $10.99/mo on every one of our 82 checks since 2026-08-04. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation, the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-11-02)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling Plan Billing commitment: 36 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $3.75 | $10.99 | +193% |
| Baby Plan Billing commitment: 36 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $4.50 | $16.49 | +266% |
| Business Plan Billing commitment: 36 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $6.25 | $21.99 | +252% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency HostGator displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
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Common questions about HostGator pricing
How much does HostGator cost?
HostGator's tracked plans run from $3.75/mo (Hatchling Plan) to $6.25/mo (Business Plan) at the advertised rate, as recorded on 2026-11-02. Renewal prices are in the table above.
How much does HostGator cost after 2 years?
$45 for the second year, $45 in year one at the introductory rate, then $45 a year once it renews. Over three years the Hatchling Plan plan costs $135 in total, 1.0× the $135 the advertised price implies.
What is HostGator's renewal price?
Hatchling Plan: $10.99/mo; Baby Plan: $16.49/mo; Business Plan: $21.99/mo. These are the rates HostGator charges once the introductory term ends, observed on 2026-11-02; future prices may change.
How much is HostGator per year?
$131.88 a year at the renewal rate for Hatchling Plan, or $45 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did HostGator charge me more at renewal?
Some tracked plans have an introductory discount and a higher renewal price. That may explain an increase, but check your invoice, billing term, taxes and add-ons.
Has HostGator changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-08-04. We check HostGator's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.