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Who's actually cheapest? The entry-price trap
At first glance, HostArmada and FastComet appear tied for the lowest entry price ($2.49/month). But "entry price" is hosting's oldest trick — it's the post-promo rate that separates real value from bait-and-switch.
ScalaHosting and SiteGround both start at $2.99, just $0.50 more than the "cheapest" options. That gap shrinks to pennies per day, which raises the real question: what do you lose by chasing the absolute lowest sticker price? We'll tear into renewal rates next, but first, let's see who delivers actual resources at these prices.
| Provider | Uptime | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FastComet | 8.5 | $2.49 | — | — | 100% | Visit |
 ScalaHosting | 8.4 | $2.95 | — | — | 100% | Visit |
 Hostinger | 8.2 | $2.99 | — | — | 100% | Visit |
 HostArmada | 8.2 | $2.49 | — | — | 99.85% | Visit |
 SiteGround | 6.7 | $2.99 | — | — | 100% | Visit |
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FAQ
Is ScalaHosting the cheapest shared hosting option?
No. At $2.95/month, ScalaHosting undercuts SiteGround and Hostinger (both $2.99) but loses to HostArmada and FastComet (both $2.49). The $0.46–$0.50/month gap isn’t trivial for long-term budgets.
How does ScalaHosting’s entry price compare to competitors?
It’s mid-tier. Here’s the exact ranking from the DATA PACK:
- HostArmada ($2.49)
- FastComet ($2.49)
- ScalaHosting ($2.95)
- Hostinger ($2.99)
- SiteGround ($2.99)
Do these prices include first-year discounts?
The DATA PACK lists base entry prices only. Assume all are introductory rates unless proven otherwise — we never trust "forever" claims without timestamps.
Why pick ScalaHosting over HostArmada or FastComet at $2.49?
The DATA PACK lacks performance or feature comparisons. At face value, you’re paying $5.52–$6.00 more yearly for ScalaHosting. Demand proof of superior hardware or support to justify that gap.