Every host we have reviewed, in one filterable table. Tick the filters that matter to you - Australian data centre, Australian ownership, phone support - and sort by the renewal price, because the renewal price is the real price. Each name links to the full review.
| Host | Entry plan | Intro/mo | Renewal/mo | AU data centre | AU-owned | Phone support | Best for |
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Prices checked June 2026 - confirm current pricing at checkout. SiteGround prices have GST added at checkout; USD plans are billed in US dollars. Hosts marked "see review" do not publish pricing we have verified.
How to use this comparison
Start with the renewal price column. Intro prices are marketing; the renewal is what you will pay in year two and every year after. Then apply the Australian data centre filter if your audience is Australian - a Sydney or Melbourne origin keeps round trips under about 20 milliseconds for most Australian visitors, while a Singapore origin adds roughly 90-110ms to every uncached request. Our controlled Australian speed benchmark is in progress - measured figures are published as each test completes on the methodology page.
For deeper guidance by situation, see the best web hosting in Australia, the cheapest options that are still safe to use, or take the 30-second host chooser quiz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which web host has the cheapest renewal price in Australia?
Of the hosts we have reviewed with verified pricing, VentraIP has the lowest mainstream renewal at A$11.00 per month on its Business Hosting Entry plan. Hostinger's headline prices look lower but require a 48-month prepay, and its regular rate is A$18.49 per month with no Australian data centre.
Which hosts in this table are Australian-owned?
VentraIP (Nexigen Digital, Melbourne), Conetix (Brisbane) and Serversaurus (Melbourne) are Australian-owned. SiteGround is Bulgarian, Kinsta and Cloudways are US-based, WP Engine is US-based, and Hostinger is Lithuanian. Australian ownership matters for support hours, data jurisdiction and where your money goes.
Why do you sort by renewal price instead of the advertised price?
Because the advertised price typically lasts one term and the renewal lasts forever. SiteGround's StartUp plan, for example, is A$4.99 a month in year one and A$26.99 a month after that - a five-fold difference. Sorting by renewal shows the cost you will actually live with.
Does every host here include SSL and backups?
All the hosts in this table include free SSL certificates. Backup policies differ: VentraIP, SiteGround, Kinsta, WP Engine, Conetix and Cloudways include automated backups on the plans shown, while budget hosts may charge for restore points. Check the linked review for the exact policy before you buy.
How current is the pricing in this table?
All verified prices were checked against provider pricing pages in June 2026. Promotional intro prices change frequently, so treat the intro column as indicative and always confirm the figure at checkout. Renewal prices change less often but are also worth confirming.
Last updated: June 2026.