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GoDaddy review: plans, real prices & who it's for
OUR VERDICT
The world's largest domain registrar, with shared hosting bundled for customers who want domain, email and site in one account.
BEST FOR
People who already manage domains at GoDaddy and want everything under one login with 24/7 phone support.
NOT IDEAL FOR
Higher entry price than budget hosts; backups and some email features cost extra.
GoDaddy pros and cons
PROS
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Data centers in 3 regions, so you can host close to your visitors.
- Phone support available.
- Free domain included for the first year on most plans.
CONS
- Entry plan renews 100% higher ($5.99 → $11.99/mo).
- Economy: Backups are a paid add-on (about $3/mo).
GoDaddy plans and limits
| Plan | Type | Sites | Storage | Best price | Renews | 3-yr cost | Visits/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy re-check | Shared hosting | 1 | 25 GB | $5.99 | $11.99 | $360 | ~20k |
Visits/mo: the host's published allowance where one exists, otherwise our estimate. Methodology.
Is GoDaddy worth it?
GoDaddy's cheapest plan costs $5.99/mo on a 12-month term and renews at $11.99/mo (100% more). Over three years that's $360, an average of $9.99/mo. Budget for the renewal price, not the banner price.
The world's largest domain registrar, with shared hosting bundled for customers who want domain, email and site in one account.
Its data centers cover North America, Europe, Asia. Pick the location closest to your audience at checkout.
GoDaddy alternatives
Plans from other hosts with at least the same capacity as Economy, sorted by 3-year cost.
How to tell if a site is hosted on GoDaddy
Our hosting checker recognizes GoDaddy from server hostnames containing secureserver.net, godaddy, its network (AS26496, AS398101).
GoDaddy FAQ
Does GoDaddy offer monthly billing?
Our database only lists GoDaddy's prepaid terms. The advertised $5.99/mo requires paying 12 months upfront. Check GoDaddy's checkout for a monthly option, which usually costs more.
Does GoDaddy raise prices on renewal?
Yes. Economy starts at $5.99/mo and renews at $11.99/mo, a 100% increase. Over 3 years that plan costs $360 in total.
How much traffic can GoDaddy handle?
Economy: about 20k visits/month. Figures are the host's published allowance where available, otherwise our estimate.
Where are GoDaddy's data centers?
GoDaddy has servers in North America, Europe, Asia.
Does GoDaddy have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30 days.