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GreenGeeks

Eco-friendly web hosting with 300% green energy matching

GreenGeeks is an independently-owned web hosting provider founded in 2008 that specialises in environmentally conscious hosting solutions. The company matches 300% of its energy consumption with renewable energy credits and plants a tree for each customer account. GreenGeeks offers shared hosting, WordPress hosting, managed VPS, reseller hosting, and dedicated servers with plans starting at $2.95/month.

HostingGreenGeeks
Real cost
$2.95/mo
Lite
RC Score
7.5/10
0 user reviews
User rating
0.0/5
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The methodology

How we scored it

Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.

Value for money25%
7.0/10
Features20%
8.0/10
Ease of use15%
7.5/10
Support quality15%
8.5/10
Deal strength15%
0.0/10
User feedback10%
0.0/10
Pricing

What it actually costs

Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.

★ Best Value

Lite

$2.95/mo intro
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Pro

$4.95/mo intro
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Premium

$8.95/mo intro
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The real cost

What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.

1y4y intro8y
Intro period
$141.60
48 mo @ $2.95
Total cost
$141.60
≈ $2.95/mo blended
Renewal
$0
Within intro term
The renewal cliff

When the bill actually arrives

Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.

Y0Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5Y6Y7Y8▼ Renewal cliff$2.95/mo$2.95/mo $0$2$3
Intro period (months 1–48)Renewal pricing (month 49+)
Head to head

GreenGeeks against the field

The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.

 GreenGeeksThis pageSiteGroundDigitalOcean
ReviewCost score7.5/108.3/108.3/10
Cheapest planLite
From$2.95/mo$17.99/mo
Renews atNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Biggest strengthStrong environmental commitment with 300% green energy matching and tree planting programmeOutstanding 24/7 customer support with average 15-minute response times and knowledgeable staffTransparent, predictable pricing with per-second billing since January 2026
Biggest drawbackSignificant renewal price increases (Lite jumps from $2.95 to $13.95, a 373% increase)Renewal prices increase 500%+ after promotional period ends (StartUp jumps from $2.99 to $17.99/month)Limited support on free tier—ticket responses can be slow, no phone support at any tier

Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.

Common questions

What people ask about GreenGeeks

Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.

Does GreenGeeks' initial $2.95/month price last beyond the first year?
No. Introductory rates are promotional only. The Lite plan renews at $13.95/month (a 373% increase), Pro at $18.95, and Premium at $30.95. Renewal pricing is significantly higher than introductory rates and among the steepest in shared hosting. Commit to the longest term you're comfortable with upfront to lock in lower rates.
Is GreenGeeks actually eco-friendly, or is it marketing?
GreenGeeks' environmental credentials are substantive. The company matches 300% of energy consumption with renewable energy credits through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, plants one tree per customer via One Tree Planted, and holds EPA Green Power Partner status since 2009. It replaces over 615,000 kWh annually—equivalent to 57 US households' consumption. This represents credible environmental commitment beyond typical greenwashing.
What performance can I expect for WordPress sites?
GreenGeeks uses LiteSpeed web servers with integrated caching, delivering meaningful speed improvements over standard Apache. However, WPBench testing rates it 5.0/10, placing it below premium WordPress hosts. Performance is adequate for single-site blogs and small businesses in North America. Expect degraded performance outside the Americas.
Why does GreenGeeks advertise a free CDN when it's been discontinued?
GreenGeeks discontinued its free CDN but continues to advertise it in marketing materials without clear notice. Users discovering this discrepancy during support inquiries report frustration. Check with support before purchase if CDN access is critical to your requirements.