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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GreenGeeks against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| GreenGeeksThis page | SiteGround | DigitalOcean | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Lite | — | — |
| From | $2.95/mo | $17.99/mo | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Strong environmental commitment with 300% green energy matching and tree planting programme | Outstanding 24/7 customer support with average 15-minute response times and knowledgeable staff | Transparent, predictable pricing with per-second billing since January 2026 |
| Biggest drawback | Significant 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.
What people ask about GreenGeeks
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.