Work out your hosting cost
How to read the result
The calculator spreads costs by month: it charges the introductory price for the introductory period and the renewal price after that. Many hosts make you pay the whole introductory term upfront, so your first payment may be larger than the "first year" figure suggests. For example, Hostinger's Single plan was £71.52 upfront for 48 months when we checked.
Domain costs vary by extension and registrar. A .co.uk or .com domain typically costs somewhere around £5 to £20 a year; check the exact renewal price before you buy, because first-year domain offers often renew higher.
What else a small business website can cost
| Item | Typical approach | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | Register with your host or a separate registrar | Varies by extension; often free for the first year with a host |
| Business email | Mailboxes from your host, or Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 | Included with many hosting plans; separate services charge per user |
| SSL certificate | Free certificates from your host | Free with all the hosts we compare |
| Theme or template | Free themes, or a paid premium theme | Free to a one-off fee |
| Backups | Included backups, or a backup plugin or service | Often included; check frequency |
| Your time or a designer | Do it yourself, or hire help | Free to several hundred pounds or more |
Compare the hosts behind these numbers
See our full comparison of the best web hosting in the UK for small businesses, or read the individual reviews of Krystal and Hostinger.
Sources we checked
All checked on 1 November 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on the provider's site before you buy.