Three-year cost calculator
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Up to four plans on identical terms. Every price is from our database with its check date; nothing here is typed in by hand.
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Up to four plans on identical terms. Every price is from our database with its check date; nothing here is typed in by hand.
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Identical horizon and add-ons for every line. Totals are accrual-based: what each month of ownership costs, not when the card is charged. “First invoice” is the checkout number.
| Plan | Term bought | Promo / mo | Renewal / mo | First invoice | 3-year true cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudways DigitalOcean Standard 1 GB Checked Oct 9, 2026Unverified | Monthly | $11.00 | $11.00 from month 2 | $11.00 | $396.00 $11.00/mo effective Cheapest over 3 years |
| Kinsta Starter Checked Oct 9, 2026Unverified | 1 year | $29.17 | $29.17 from month 13 | $350.04 | $1,050.12 $29.17/mo effective |
| Month | Phase | Hosting | Add-ons | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | promo | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 |
| 2 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| 3 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $33.00 |
| 4 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $44.00 |
| 5 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $55.00 |
| 6 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $77.00 |
| 8 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $88.00 |
| 9 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $99.00 |
| 10 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $110.00 |
| 11 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $121.00 |
| 12 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $132.00 |
| 13 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $143.00 |
| 14 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $154.00 |
| 15 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $165.00 |
| 16 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $176.00 |
| 17 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $187.00 |
| 18 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $198.00 |
| 19 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $209.00 |
| 20 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $220.00 |
| 21 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $231.00 |
| 22 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $242.00 |
| 23 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $253.00 |
| 24 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $264.00 |
| 25 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $275.00 |
| 26 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $286.00 |
| 27 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $297.00 |
| 28 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $308.00 |
| 29 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $319.00 |
| 30 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $330.00 |
| 31 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $341.00 |
| 32 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $352.00 |
| 33 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $363.00 |
| 34 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $374.00 |
| 35 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $385.00 |
| 36 | renewal | $11.00 | $0.00 | $396.00 |