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DreamHost is a US web hosting company founded in 1996. It offers web hosting with NVMe storage, managed WordPress (DreamPress), managed and self-managed VPS, plus domains and email. Web hosting starts at $2.89 a month for the first year and includes a free domain and free SSL.
What is DreamHost?
DreamHost is one of the longest-running independent web hosts, founded in 1996. It hosts millions of websites and is known for simple pricing, an in-house control panel and strong support for WordPress.
Its plans range from low-cost web hosting with the Liftoff AI Website Builder, to DreamPress managed WordPress, to managed and self-managed VPS servers with AMD EPYC processors.
DreamHost key features
01
NVMe storage
Fast NVMe SSD storage on web hosting plans.
02
Free domain
A free domain for the first year on web hosting.
03
Unlimited free SSL
Free SSL certificates for all your sites.
04
AI website builder
Liftoff AI Website Builder included.
05
Email included
Mailboxes free for the first 3 months.
06
DreamPress
Managed WordPress built for speed.
07
VPS options
Managed VPS or root-access VPS stacks.
08
30-day money-back
Money-back guarantee on web hosting.
09
24/7 support
Support by chat and tickets around the clock.
DreamHost pricing plans (2026)
DreamHost web hosting prices below are for the first year, paid upfront, then plans auto-renew at the regular monthly rate. The full term plus taxes is charged at checkout.
Web hosting
Web Hosting Launch
First year · renews at $10.99/mo
- 25 websites
- 25 GB NVMe storage
- 40K monthly visits
- 20 mailboxes free for 3 months
- Free domain for 1 year
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Web Hosting Growth
First year · renews at $12.99/mo
- 50 websites
- 50 GB NVMe storage
- 200K monthly visits
- 40 mailboxes free for 3 months
- Free domain for 1 year
Web Hosting Scale
First year · renews at $25.99/mo
- 100 websites
- 100 GB NVMe storage
- 400K monthly visits
- 60 mailboxes free for 3 months
- Free domain for 1 year
Web hosting plans compared
| Feature | Launch | Growth | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $2.89/mo | $3.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Renewal price | $10.99/mo | $12.99/mo | $25.99/mo |
| Websites | 25 | 50 | 100 |
| NVMe storage | 25 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Monthly visits | 40K | 200K | 400K |
| Mailboxes (3 months free) | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Free domain (1 year) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited free SSL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI website builder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
WordPress and VPS hosting
DreamPress is managed WordPress for one fast site. Managed VPS gives isolated resources that DreamHost maintains, while VPS Stack plans give you root access.
DreamPress 1
First year · renews at $19.99/mo
- 1 WordPress website
- 15 GB NVMe storage
- Managed WordPress
Managed
Managed VPS Business
First year · renews at $31.99/mo
- Unlimited websites
- 60 GB NVMe storage
- Server managed for you (no root)
VPS Stack 4
First year · renews at $11.99/mo
- 2 vCPU AMD EPYC
- 4 GB RAM
- Full root access
What every plan includes
- Free SSL certificates
- Free domain for 1 year on web hosting
- Email mailboxes free for 3 months
- 30-day money-back guarantee on web hosting
- 24/7 support
Prices are in USD, exclude taxes and were checked on 28 October 2026 during a DreamHost sale. Check the latest prices on the official DreamHost pricing page.
How to use DreamHost
- 1
Go to dreamhost.com and open Pricing.
- 2
Choose a web hosting, DreamPress or VPS plan.
- 3
Register your free domain or connect one you own.
- 4
Install WordPress or build with the Liftoff AI Website Builder.
- 5
Publish your site and manage email and SSL from the DreamHost panel.
Who should use DreamHost?
Beginners
Launch a site cheaply with an AI builder.
Bloggers
Run WordPress with plenty of storage.
Small businesses
Host many sites with email included.
Developers
Use VPS stacks with root access.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Low first-year prices
- 25+ websites even on the entry plan
- NVMe storage and free SSL
- Long-running, independent company
Watch out for
- Prices rise a lot at renewal
- Email free for only 3 months
- DreamPress covers one site per plan
- Root-access VPS needs technical skills
Best DreamHost alternatives
Our verdict
DreamHost offers solid value for small sites and WordPress, with generous site limits and NVMe storage on cheap plans. Watch the renewal prices, and choose DreamPress or VPS when your site outgrows shared hosting.
DreamHost FAQs
Is DreamHost free?
No. DreamHost has no free hosting plan, but web hosting has a money-back guarantee.
How much does DreamHost cost?
Web hosting costs $2.89 (Launch), $3.99 (Growth) or $9.99 (Scale) a month for the first year, then $10.99, $12.99 and $25.99 a month. DreamPress starts at $14.99 a month.
Does DreamHost include a free domain?
Yes. DreamHost web hosting plans include a free domain for the first year.
Is DreamHost good for WordPress?
Yes. WordPress runs on every plan, and DreamPress is DreamHost’s managed WordPress hosting.
Does DreamHost include email?
Web hosting plans include mailboxes free for the first 3 months.
Does DreamHost offer VPS hosting?
Yes. DreamHost offers managed VPS and self-managed VPS stacks with root access.
