Website migration cost: what you’ll pay to move a WordPress site
Budget for the website, email, and overlapping bills before switching hosts.
See what a plan costs beyond the intro offer. Compare specs and renewal prices with data refreshed from provider sites.
Browse plans by size, using the same minimum CPU and RAM requirements as the full VPS catalog. Rankings use effective monthly cost, not teaser prices.
| # | Provider & plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Best price | $ / GB RAM |
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| 1 |
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2 | 4 GB | 50 GB | $0.79/mo Est. · 720 hours | $0.20 |
| 2 |
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1 | 2 GB | 30 GB | $0.82/mo at 12 mo | $0.41 |
| 3 |
D
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1 | 2 GB | 30 GB | $0.91/mo at 12 mo | $0.46 |
| 4 |
G
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1 | 2 GB | 30 GB | $1.03/mo at 3 mo | $0.52 |
| 5 |
T
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1 | 1 GB | 15 GB | $1.15/mo at 1 mo | $1.15 |
| # | Provider & plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Best price | $ / GB RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
P
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2 | 4 GB | 50 GB | $0.79/mo Est. · 720 hours | $0.20 |
| 2 |
G
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2 | 4 GB | 50 GB | $2.05/mo at 12 mo | $0.51 |
| 3 |
G
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2 | 4 GB | 35 GB | $2.08/mo at 12 mo | $0.52 |
| 4 |
P
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2 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $2.30/mo at 1 mo | $0.58 |
| 5 |
G
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2 | 4 GB | 50 GB | $2.54/mo at 12 mo | $0.64 |
| # | Provider & plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Best price | $ / GB RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
G
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4 | 8 GB | 60 GB | $3.75/mo at 12 mo | $0.47 |
| 2 |
P
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4 | 8 GB | 80 GB | $4.20/mo at 1 mo | $0.53 |
| 3 |
P
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4 | 8 GB | 80 GB | $4.20/mo at 1 mo | $0.53 |
| 4 |
H
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4 | 8 GB | 120 GB | $5.28/mo at 12 mo | $0.66 |
| 5 |
L
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4 | 8 GB | 150 GB | $5.73/mo at 1 mo | $0.72 |
| # | Provider & plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Best price | $ / GB RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S
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8 | 32 GB | 480 GB | $8.87/mo at 36 mo | $0.28 |
| 2 |
G
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8 | 16 GB | 200 GB | $10.62/mo at 12 mo | $0.66 |
| 3 |
D
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8 | 18 GB | 240 GB | $10.80/mo at 24 mo | $0.60 |
| 4 |
P
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8 | 24 GB | 140 GB | $10.95/mo at 1 mo | $0.46 |
| 5 |
H
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8 | 16 GB | 160 GB | $11.26/mo at 12 mo | $0.70 |
The practical side of hosting
Know the real cost, plan a smoother move, and choose a setup that fits.
Budget for the website, email, and overlapping bills before switching hosts.
Compare web hosting renewal prices over the same period, account for extras, and decide when cheaper renewal rates justify moving.
Use workload evidence, resource limits, and operating responsibilities to decide whether your website needs a VPS.
Editorial picks
Of the 9 hosts we’ve fully reviewed, these lead on score — renewal honesty included.
Cheapest reliable host with a polished beginner experience.
WordPress.org's recommended host for beginners starting out.
Premium shared hosting with managed-grade speed and security.
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