Hosting Renewal Prices: Why They Jump After the First Term

The promo price is paid once, for the first term. The renewal price is paid for every term after — and it is always higher, sometimes two or three times higher. A plan at EGP 79 a month renews at EGP 239, which is 3.0× what you first paid.

This is not hidden deception — the number is published on providers' pages, in small type beneath the big one. Which is why we show both numbers together in every table we publish.

Why providers do it

Three reasons, none of them a conspiracy:

1. Customer acquisition cost. Winning you costs advertising and affiliate commission. So they sell the first term at a loss or at nothing, and earn on renewal.

2. Migrating is a hassle. Providers know moving your site feels heavier than accepting an increase. Which is exactly why we wrote a migration guide — once you know it is easy, that calculation weakens.

3. Competition on the first number. Comparison sites sort by entry price, so companies compete there and recover it at renewal.

The gap, in live figures

Figures are read from our table as the page opens. The "×" is a multiplier, not a percentage: 2 means the renewal is double the promo.

Prices on this page are read from our table the moment you open it, not typed into the text. Check the comparison page for the latest figures before buying.

How to work out the real price

Do not compare monthly prices. Compare what you will pay over four years:

(promo price × months in the first term)
+ (renewal price × the remaining months)

Take Premium: a 48-month term at EGP 79, so the first charge is EGP 3,792. After that it renews at EGP 239 a month.

The practical consequence: a plan with a higher promo and a lower renewal can be cheaper over time — which inverts the ordering of most comparison sites.

Four ways to soften the bill

1. Pick the longest term you trust. A longer term postpones the renewal and lowers the monthly rate. But do not buy four years for a project you are not sure will start.

2. Turn off auto-renew and set a reminder a month before the term ends. Then you decide instead of being surprised.

3. Negotiate before it expires. Many providers give a discount to anyone who calls before renewal. Ask — the worst outcome is "no".

4. Move when staying is not worth it. If the renewal is double and a competitor is cheaper, migrating is a day's work — and we cover the steps.

Watch these too

The free domain is free for the first year and renews at its normal price. Some companies also deduct its cost if you cancel inside the refund window — see domain vs hosting.

Auto-renew is on by default at most providers, and the full amount is charged in one go.

Upgrading mid-term is sometimes priced at renewal rates rather than promo rates. Ask before you click "upgrade".

Quick answers

Does the price stay the same after the first renewal? Usually, but it can rise over time. No provider commits to freezing it.

Can I get the promo price back? Not normally on the same account. Some people open a new one — which means actually migrating the site.

Is monthly billing cheaper than yearly? More expensive per month, lighter in commitment. It suits anyone still unsure.

Why do you not write prices into the text? Because they change. Every figure on this page is read from our table as it renders, so an article does not go stale because a provider adjusted its pricing.

The short answer

Before any purchase, ask three questions:

1. What is the renewal price?
2. What is the full amount charged today?
3. Is auto-renew on?

A table showing both numbers together saves you more than any coupon: the comparison page.

And for the rest of the contract — refunds and hidden limits — read hosting contract terms.

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