Guides · updated 2026-07-05
Hosting renewal price traps, explained
Why ₹99/month hosting becomes ₹499/month in year two, how to spot it before you buy, and what fair pricing looks like.
The mechanics of the trap
Budget hosts price year one below cost and recover it at renewal, when moving away feels harder than paying. The intro price is marketing; the renewal price is the business model.
How to spot it before paying
On the checkout page, look for the renewal price near the total — by regulation and card-network rules it is usually disclosed, in small text. If you cannot find it in two minutes, that is the answer.
Multi-year lock-ins
A 48-month term at the intro price sounds like protection, but it prepays years of service to a provider you have not tested — and renewal after the long term is often steeper still.
What fair looks like
The renewal price shown next to the signup price, a reminder before any charge, and the freedom to leave with your domain and data. Securiace shows renewal pricing before payment and emails 15 days ahead — as written policy.