// comparison · checked November 2026
Dedicated server hosting compared: real intro and renewal prices (2026)
This used to be a top-10 list. Now it lists only servers whose prices we've checked ourselves, with the renewal price beside each one. We add hosts as we verify them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- HostGator and Bluehost (both Newfold Digital) sell near-identical servers: 8-32 cores, 32-128GB RAM, 1-3TB NVMe, cPanel included.
- Their renewals are about 33-36% higher than the intro price.
- Neither host backs up dedicated servers for you: HostGator's Terms say so explicitly.
- Most sites under a few hundred thousand visits a month are better served by a VPS.
Dedicated servers we've priced
| Host · server | Specs | Intro | Renews at | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HostGator · Value (NVMe 32) | 8 cores · 32GB · 1TB NVMe | $144.19/mo | $191.79 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| Bluehost · Standard NVMe 32 | 8 cores, 32GB RAM | $144.19/mo | $191.79 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| HostGator · Power (NVMe 64) | 16 cores · 64GB · 2TB NVMe | $205.52/mo | $279.37 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| Bluehost · Enhanced NVMe 64 | 16 cores, 64GB RAM | $220.19/mo | $274.19 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| HostGator · Enterprise (NVMe 128) | 32 cores · 128GB · 3TB NVMe | $294.77/mo | $401.77 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| Bluehost · Premium NVMe 128 | 32 cores, 128GB RAM | $315.19/mo | $394.19 | 36 mo | Prices ↗ |
| eukhost · HyperWP Dedicated 6 Core | Intel Xeon E-2336 (6 cores), 32GB RAM | $330.72/mo | $330.72 | 24 mo | Prices ↗ |
| eukhost · HyperWP Dedicated 8 Core | Intel Xeon E-2488 (8 cores), 64GB RAM | $458.57/mo | $458.57 | 24 mo | Prices ↗ |
From each host's dedicated server page or cart, November 2026. eukhost prices converted from GBP and exclude UK VAT.
Dedicated vs VPS: when it's worth it
- Choose dedicated for steady heavy traffic, large databases, strict isolation or compliance needs, or many busy client sites on one machine.
- Choose a VPS for everything smaller: HostGator's self-managed VPS starts at $3.59/mo, Bluehost's at $4.49/mo, and both scale to 8 vCPUs and 16GB.
Before you buy, plan your own backups: the servers come without them.
SOURCES
Prices and limits change. We note the date we checked each one; confirm on the provider's site before you buy.
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