How Much Does Web Hosting Cost
Web hosting generally costs between 3 and 15€ a month for shared hosting, and between 20 and 100€ a month for a VPS depending on the power needed. It's not the most expensive item in a website budget, but a poor hosting choice (too limited or oversized) has direct consequences on speed, reliability, and search ranking. At VeryAppi, hosting is included in the 99€ excl. VAT a month subscription, with no separate invoice to manage.
The problem: an underestimated item with a direct impact
Web hosting is often seen as a technical detail, settled once and for all when the site is created. In reality, it's an item that directly influences visitor experience and search ranking: slow or unstable hosting slows down page loading, which hurts both conversion (visitors leave) and Google ranking, which factors in speed.
The choice often plays out between two opposing temptations: taking the cheapest offer without checking its limits, or overinvesting in a powerful server the site doesn't actually need. Both mistakes are costly, in different ways.
Hosting types and their real cost
Shared hosting (3 to 15€ a month)
The site shares a physical server with many other sites. Resources (memory, computing power) are limited and shared, which can slow the site during a traffic spike from a server neighbor. It's the right choice for the vast majority of showcase sites and small e-commerce sites, with good value if the host is reliable.
VPS, virtual private server (20 to 100€ a month)
The site has dedicated resources on an isolated portion of a physical server, with more control and stability. The price varies significantly depending on the power allocated (memory, processor, storage). Relevant for a high-traffic site, an online store with many simultaneous orders, or an application with specific technical needs.
Dedicated or managed hosting (100€ and up a month)
An entire physical server reserved for a single project, or a managed offer with enhanced technical support. Rarely necessary for a standard-size showcase or e-commerce site; this level concerns projects with very high traffic or specific regulatory constraints.
Hosting included in a website creation subscription
Some providers, including VeryAppi, bundle hosting into their overall monthly offer. The client has no separate invoice to manage, and hosting is sized and monitored by the same team that builds and maintains the site, which avoids technical incompatibilities between two providers.
What makes the price vary, beyond the type
- Bandwidth and allowed traffic: some offers limit monthly visitor volume, beyond which extra charges apply.
- Technical support: an offer with responsive 7-day support costs more than an offer with no response-time guarantee.
- Server location: hosting in your country or region, relevant for data protection compliance and speed for a local audience, can cost slightly more than hosting outside the zone.
- Automatic backups: included or optional depending on the host, they represent an extra cost of a few euros a month if not included.
Price range table
| Hosting type | Typical use | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free hosting | Testing, personal project with no stakes | 0€ (strong limits) |
| Shared hosting | Showcase site, small e-commerce site | 3-15€/month |
| VPS | High traffic, active online store | 20-100€/month |
| Dedicated / managed | Very high traffic, specific needs | 100€+/month |
| Included in VeryAppi subscription | Showcase site to site with advanced features | Included in 99€ excl. VAT/month |
What to remember
- Shared hosting costs 3 to 15€ a month and covers most needs of a showcase site or small e-commerce site.
- A VPS, at 20-100€ a month, becomes relevant for high traffic or specific technical needs, not by default.
- Poorly sized hosting has a direct impact on loading speed, conversion, and search ranking.
- The domain name is generally billed separately from hosting, between 10 and 20€ a year.
- Hosting included in an overall subscription simplifies management: a single invoice, a single point of contact responsible for the site and its infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What's the price difference between shared hosting and a VPS? Shared hosting costs 3 to 15€ a month because a server's resources are shared among several sites. A VPS (virtual private server) costs 20 to 100€ a month depending on the power, because resources are dedicated to a single project, which offers more performance and stability.
Does free hosting really exist? Yes, some platforms offer free hosting, but with trade-offs: forced advertising, no custom domain name, very limited resources, and often no uptime guarantee. For a professional site, these limits quickly become a handicap.
Does the hosting price include the domain name? Rarely by default. The domain name is rented separately, generally between 10 and 20€ a year depending on the extension (.com, country-specific). Some hosting offers include it the first year, then bill it separately at renewal.
Do you need a VPS for a standard showcase site? No, in the vast majority of cases. A showcase site with moderate traffic runs very well on quality shared hosting. A VPS becomes useful for a high-traffic site, an online store with many simultaneous orders, or specific technical needs.
Why is hosting included in some website creation subscriptions? Some providers, like VeryAppi, bundle hosting into their monthly subscription to simplify management for the client: a single point of contact, a single invoice, and the assurance that hosting is properly sized and maintained by the same team that manages the site.
To avoid choosing and managing hosting separately, VeryAppi's website plan includes it in its package at 99€ excl. VAT a month, sized and monitored alongside the rest of the site.
Frequently asked questions
›What's the price difference between shared hosting and a VPS?
Shared hosting costs 3 to 15€ a month because a server's resources are shared among several sites. A VPS (virtual private server) costs 20 to 100€ a month depending on the power, because resources are dedicated to a single project, which offers more performance and stability.
›Does free hosting really exist?
Yes, some platforms offer free hosting, but with trade-offs: forced advertising, no custom domain name, very limited resources, and often no uptime guarantee. For a professional site, these limits quickly become a handicap.
›Does the hosting price include the domain name?
Rarely by default. The domain name is rented separately, generally between 10 and 20€ a year depending on the extension (.com, country-specific). Some hosting offers include it the first year, then bill it separately at renewal.
›Do you need a VPS for a standard showcase site?
No, in the vast majority of cases. A showcase site with moderate traffic runs very well on quality shared hosting. A VPS becomes useful for a high-traffic site, an online store with many simultaneous orders, or specific technical needs.
›Why is hosting included in some website creation subscriptions?
Some providers, like VeryAppi, bundle hosting into their monthly subscription to simplify management for the client: a single point of contact, a single invoice, and the assurance that hosting is properly sized and maintained by the same team that manages the site.