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DreamHost at a glance

DreamHost is a US-based hosting provider founded in 1997, offering one of the broadest catalogs here: Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, Managed WordPress Hosting, VPS, Dedicated Servers, and a Website Builder. Shared plans start from about $2.99/month and run on NVMe storage with a custom control panel, while Managed WordPress spans six plans from about $16.99/month, also on NVMe. VPS starts from about $10/month and Dedicated Servers from about $165/month. Data centers are in Singapore, Amsterdam, Ashburn, and Hillsboro, giving international as well as domestic US coverage.

Support covers live chat, email, and a knowledge base, and payment methods include credit card, eCheck, money order, PayPal, and check. DreamHost backs orders with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The company is employee-owned and is listed among hosts recommended by WordPress.org, appealing to WordPress-focused buyers. With free domains bundled into several plans and a wide product range, DreamHost suits everyone from first-time bloggers on Shared Hosting to larger projects needing Dedicated Servers, though phone support isn’t listed as a channel.

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Server locations4

  • Singapore
  • Amsterdam
  • Ashburn
  • Hillsboro

DreamHost Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Very broad hosting catalog

    Shared, Cloud, Managed WordPress, VPS, Dedicated Server, and Website Builder plans are all available from one provider.

  • Employee-owned company structure

    DreamHost operates as an employee-owned business rather than a shareholder-driven company.

  • Recommended by WordPress.org

    DreamHost is listed among the hosting providers recommended by WordPress.org, relevant for WordPress-focused buyers.

  • Free domain on multiple plan types

    Shared Hosting, Managed WordPress, and the Website Builder all list a free domain option.

  • NVMe storage on key plans

    Shared, Managed WordPress, and VPS plans all list NVMe storage, faster than traditional SATA SSD in many cases.

Cons

  • No phone support listed

    Support is limited to live chat, email, and a knowledge base, without a listed phone contact option.

  • Limited data center locations

    Only four locations are listed: Singapore, Amsterdam, Ashburn, and Hillsboro, fewer than some larger competitors.

  • Dedicated server entry pricing is high

    Dedicated Servers start from about $165/month, a meaningfully higher entry point than shared or VPS plans.

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DreamHost Pricing

6 services and 24 plans compared

DreamHost Shared Hosting

DreamHost offers 3 Shared Hosting plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Web Hosting Launch2525 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$2.99/mo–Details
Web Hosting Growth5050 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$3.99/mo–Details
Web Hosting Scale100100 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$9.99/mo–Details

DreamHost Cloud Hosting

DreamHost offers 3 Cloud Hosting plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
512MB RAM Server512 MB1 core80 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$4.50/mo–Details
2GB RAM Server2 GB1 core80 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$12.00/mo–Details
8GB RAM Server8 GB4 cores80 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$48.00/mo–Details

DreamHost VPS

DreamHost offers 4 VPS plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
VPS Business2 GB2 cores60 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$10.00/mo4.1Details
VPS Professional4 GB2 cores120 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$20.00/mo–Details
VPS Enterprise8 GB4 cores240 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$40.00/mo–Details
VPS Premier12 GB6 cores360 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$60.00/mo4.2Details

DreamHost Dedicated Server

DreamHost offers 5 Dedicated Server plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
Standard 1616 GB6 cores480 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$165.00/mo–Details
Enhanced 1616 GB12 cores480 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$229.00/mo–Details
Enhanced 3232 GB12 cores480 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$249.00/mo–Details
Enhanced 6464 GB12 cores480 GBSSDUnlimitedLinux$289.00/mo–Details
Enhanced 128128 GB12 cores1.9 TBSSDUnlimitedLinux$625.00/mo–Details

DreamHost Managed WordPress Hosting

DreamHost offers 6 Managed WordPress Hosting plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
DreamPress 1115 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$16.99/mo–Details
DreamPress 2225 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$21.99/mo–Details
DreamPress 3330 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$25.99/mo–Details
DreamPress 5550 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$36.99/mo–Details
DreamPress 1010100 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$59.99/mo–Details
DreamPress 2020200 GBNVMeUnlimitedCustom Yes$97.99/mo–Details

DreamHost Website Builder

DreamHost offers 3 Website Builder plans

PlanSpaceBandwidthFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Shared StarterUnlimitedUnlimited Yes$2.95/mo–Details
Shared UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Yes$4.95/mo–Details
VPS Business60 GBUnlimited No$13.75/mo4.0Details

Prices are monthly starting prices as listed by DreamHost; check the final price at checkout.

DreamHost FAQs

Where is DreamHost based?

DreamHost is headquartered in United States (US).

How old is DreamHost?

DreamHost was founded in 1997, which makes it 29 years old.

How much does DreamHost cost?

DreamHost plans start from $2.95 per month.

Does DreamHost accept PayPal?

Yes, DreamHost accepts PayPal.

Can I pay DreamHost monthly?

No, DreamHost does not offer monthly billing.

Does DreamHost offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, DreamHost offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Where are DreamHost's servers located?

DreamHost is located in 4 data centers: Singapore, Singapore; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ashburn, United States (US); Hillsboro, United States (US).

How will I get support from DreamHost?

DreamHost offers support via Email / Tickets, Knowledge Base, Live Chat.

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