Hatchling Plan
- Intro price (3 years)
- $3.75/mo
- Renewal price
- $10.99/mo
- Increase
- +$7.24 (+193%)
- Renewal per year
- $131.88
- 5-year total
- $398.76 ($6.65/mo avg)
HostGator Renewal Price
HostGator plans start at $3.75/mo (Hatchling Plan) on the introductory term, then renew at the regular rate. The biggest jump is on Baby Plan, which goes from $4.50/mo to $16.49/mo at renewal (+266%).
The table below uses the intro and regular monthly rates from our HostGator plan data. The 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term shown, then keep renewing at the regular rate until month 60.
Baby Plan
- Intro price (3 years)
- $4.50/mo
- Renewal price
- $16.49/mo
- Increase
- +$11.99 (+266%)
- Renewal per year
- $197.88
- 5-year total
- $557.76 ($9.30/mo avg)
Business Plan
- Intro price (3 years)
- $6.25/mo
- Renewal price
- $21.99/mo
- Increase
- +$15.74 (+252%)
- Renewal per year
- $263.88
- 5-year total
- $752.76 ($12.55/mo avg)
Pro Plan
- Intro price (3 years)
- $13.95/mo
- Renewal price
- $29.69/mo
- Increase
- +$15.74 (+113%)
- Renewal per year
- $356.28
- 5-year total
- $1,214.76 ($20.25/mo avg)
| Plan | Intro Term | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Renewal per Year | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling Plan | 3 years | $3.75/mo | $10.99/mo | +$7.24 (+193%) | $131.88 | $398.76$6.65/mo avg |
| Baby Plan | 3 years | $4.50/mo | $16.49/mo | +$11.99 (+266%) | $197.88 | $557.76$9.30/mo avg |
| Business Plan | 3 years | $6.25/mo | $21.99/mo | +$15.74 (+252%) | $263.88 | $752.76$12.55/mo avg |
| Pro Plan | 3 years | $13.95/mo | $29.69/mo | +$15.74 (+113%) | $356.28 | $1,214.76$20.25/mo avg |
How to Pay Less When HostGator Renews
- Pick the longest intro term you are comfortable with: the discounted rate is locked for the whole term.
- Set a reminder a few weeks before renewal and check whether a current sale beats the regular rate.
- Compare the 5-year total, not just the first-month price, when choosing between plans or hosts.
- Turn off add-ons you no longer use (backups, security, domain privacy) before the renewal invoice is issued.
More on this in our guide to comparing WordPress hosting renewal pricing .
HostGator Renewal FAQ
How much does HostGator cost after the first term?
After the intro term, HostGator plans renew at the regular monthly rate: Hatchling Plan $3.75/mo → $10.99/mo; Baby Plan $4.50/mo → $16.49/mo; Business Plan $6.25/mo → $21.99/mo; Pro Plan $13.95/mo → $29.69/mo.
How much does the HostGator renewal price increase?
The increase depends on the plan. The largest jump is Baby Plan, up 266% from $4.50/mo to $16.49/mo.
How long does the HostGator intro price last?
The intro rate applies for the billing term you pay for upfront, 3 years for the prices shown here. Renewals are charged at the regular rate.
What is the cheapest HostGator plan?
Hatchling Plan has the lowest intro price at $3.75/mo, renewing at $10.99/mo.