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Dredge vs DreamHost
DreamHost's advertised price lasts for the first year, then nearly quadruples. Dredge costs more per month in year one, and the same every year after.
DreamHost Launch
$2.89$10.99/mo
3.8× at renewal
Dredge Silt
$5$5/mo
Same price at renewal
What it costs over six years
DreamHost Launch, six years
$694.08
Dredge Silt, six years
$300
You'd save with Dredge
$394.08
Show the numbers
| Total by | DreamHost Launch | Dredge Silt |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $34.68 | $50 |
| Year 2 | $166.56 | $100 |
| Year 3 | $298.44 | $150 |
| Year 4 | $430.32 | $200 |
| Year 5 | $562.20 | $250 |
| Year 6 | $694.08 | $300 |
DreamHost figures use the first-year price and the $10.99/mo renewal rate. Dredge figures use Silt on yearly billing. Prices exclude tax.
Entry plans side by side
DreamHost includes more storage, and often more sites, on its entry plan. Dredge keeps the same price at every renewal and includes email for as long as you host.
| DreamHost Launch | Dredge Silt | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $2.89/mo | $5/mo, or $50/yr |
| To get that price | Pay $34.68 up front for the first year | Pay monthly, or $50 for a year |
| Renewal price | $10.99/mo | $5/mo, or $50/yr |
| Websites | 25 | 1 (5 on Channel, $12/mo) |
| Storage | 25 GB NVMe SSD | 2 GB SSD (6 GB on Channel) |
| 20 mailboxes, free for 3 months | 10 mailboxes, included for as long as you host | |
| Free domain | First year, on yearly plans | Not included (.com is $14/yr) |
| Backups | Daily | Download any time, or daily with CodeGuard from $7.50/yr |
| Control panel | DreamHost's own | Standard cPanel |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 7 days |
DreamHost is the better pick if
- You want lots of sites and storage on the entry plan.
- You only need hosting for a year, and plan to move or rebuild after that.
- You want a free domain for the first year, or a 30-day money-back window.
Dredge is the better pick if
- You'd rather not prepay years in advance, or be surprised by the renewal bill.
- You want standard cPanel, so moving later means nothing to relearn.
- You want email included for as long as you host, not just at the start.
- You want your support email answered by the people who run the servers.
DreamHost prices checked on October 11, 2026, from:
Their offers change often, so check their site before you decide. DreamHost is a trademark of its owner; Dredge Host isn't affiliated with it. Spotted something out of date? Email support@dredgehost.com and we'll fix it.