Track real prices,
not marketing prices.
We expose the hidden renewal costs, add-on fees, and true pricing that companies bury in fine print. Independent verification with archived evidence.
The problem with pricing today
Promo prices hide the truth. That $2.95/mo hosting deal? It renews at $11.99. The "free" domain? $18.99 to renew. The essential backup feature? Pre-selected at checkout for $2.99/mo extra.
We don't take money from the companies we track. Every price is independently verified with archived evidence. We show you year 1, year 2, and year 3 costs — not just the bait price.
Hosting Renewal Shock Index
How much more you'll pay after the first year
| Vendor | Promo Price | Renewal Price | Renewal Shock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluehost | $2.95 /mo | $11.99 /mo | +306% |
| Hostinger | $2.99 /mo | $7.99 /mo | +167% |
| SiteGround | $2.99 /mo | $17.99 /mo | +502% |
| HostGator | $3.75 /mo | $11.95 /mo | +219% |
| DreamHost | $2.59 /mo | $6.99 /mo | +170% |
Prices verified Feb 2026. Basic shared hosting plans, 12-month terms.
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Renewal Prices
The real price you'll pay in year 2 and beyond. Not the promotional bait.
Hidden Add-ons
Pre-selected extras at checkout that inflate your bill. We catch them all.
Verified Evidence
Every price links to archived screenshots. Trust, but verify.
What we cover
Price intelligence for the tools that power your online business
Web Hosting
Shared, VPS, WordPress, and dedicated hosting from 5 top providers.
Email Marketing
Cost-per-subscriber breakdowns for Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and more.
Domain Names
TLD pricing across registrars. First-year vs renewal rates.
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Independent. Verified. Transparent.
- No paid placements. Rankings based on data, not sponsorship.
- Archived evidence. Every price links to timestamped screenshots.
- Methodology published. See exactly how we collect and verify data.