WaseerHost vs DreamHost: a DreamHost alternative compared
Choose WaseerHost if you want an intro price locked for 3 years, email included and cPanel. Choose DreamHost if you need many websites on one cheap plan (25 on Launch) or live chat.
- Same price at renewal
- Daily off-server backups
- Free migration by our team
- 30-day money-back
Starting at
*Basic plan on a 36-month term ($63.00 billed every 36 months, same price at renewal). Month-to-month: $6.99/mo.
- DreamHost figures from their own site, checked 1 October 2026
WaseerHost vs DreamHost
at a glance
The DreamHost plan closest to WaseerHost Basic, from DreamHost's own pricing page on 1 October 2026.
- Intro price
- Renewal price
- Storage type
NVMe drives read and write much faster than standard SATA SSDs. - Free SSLCertificates installed and renewed for you.
- Free domain (1st year)
- CDN includedA content delivery network serves your pages from locations close to each visitor.
- Firewall (WAF)Blocks common attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting before they reach your site.
- Malware scanning
- BackupsHow often the host backs up your site as part of this plan.
- Data center locations
- Support
- $1.75/mo(36-month term)
- $1.75/mo(same price at renewal)
- NVMe
- -
- Daily
- 3
- 24/7 tickets
- Get started30-day money-back
- $2.89/mo(12-month term)
- $10.99/mo(280% increase)
- NVMe
- Not stated
- Not stated
- Not stated
- Daily
- Not stated
- 24/7 chat + email
- vs DreamHost
Sources, checked 1 October 2026: DreamHost. Prices exclude tax.
DreamHost Launch vs WaseerHost Basic, side by side
Every DreamHost figure is from their own pricing page, checked on 1 October 2026.
| DreamHost | WaseerHost | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan compared | Launch | Basic |
| Intro price | $2.89/mo | $1.75/mo |
| Term for the intro price | 12 months | 36 months |
| Renewal price | $10.99/mo | Same price ($1.75/mo on 36 months) |
| Websites | 25 | 3 |
| Storage | 25 GB NVMe | 50 GB NVMe |
| 3-month free trial | 10 accounts included | |
| Free domain | Yes, 1st year | Yes, 1st year (12/36-month terms) |
| Backups | Daily | Daily, off-server |
| Website migration | Automatic for WordPress | Free, done by our team (any site) |
| Control panel | Custom DreamHost panel | cPanel |
| Web server | Not stated | LiteSpeed Enterprise |
| Support | 24/7 chat and email | 24/7 tickets |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Uptime promise | 100% uptime guarantee | 99.99% SLA |
| Total cost over 3 years | $298.44DreamHost Launch: 12 months at $2.89/mo, then 24 months at $10.99/mo | $63.00WaseerHost Basic, 36 months at $1.75/mo ($63.00) |
DreamHost prices from dreamhost.com on 1 October 2026, in USD and excluding tax. Totals are calculated from listed prices and exclude domain renewals. Prices change often, so check the provider's site before buying.
Where WaseerHost and DreamHost each win
The top row shows where WaseerHost is stronger and the bottom row where DreamHost is stronger.
WaseerHost: Intro price for 3 years
Our $1.75/mo price covers a 36-month term and renews at the same price. DreamHost's intro price covers 1 year, then $10.99/mo.
WaseerHost: Email included
Basic includes 10 email accounts. DreamHost Launch shows a 3-month free mailbox trial.
WaseerHost: cPanel and LiteSpeed
cPanel and LiteSpeed Enterprise on every plan; DreamHost uses its own panel and doesn't state its web server.
DreamHost: 25 websites on Launch
DreamHost Launch allows 25 websites; WaseerHost Basic hosts 3.
DreamHost: 100% uptime guarantee
DreamHost advertises a 100% uptime guarantee; ours is a 99.99% SLA with credits.
DreamHost: Chat and email support
DreamHost offers 24/7 live chat and email; we support by 24/7 tickets.
Switching from DreamHost
Moving from DreamHost? We'll do it for free
Share access to your DreamHost panel or a backup, and our team migrates your website, databases and email for free, tests everything and tells you when to point your domain to WaseerHost.
WaseerHost plans with renewal prices shown upfront
Every plan runs on LiteSpeed and NVMe with free SSL, daily backups and free migration from DreamHost.Every plan includes our30-day money-back guaranteeBuild your site, test the speed and talk to support. If it isn't right for you within 30 days of signing up, ask for a refund of your hosting fee. Domain registration fees are non-refundable.
Starter
For one small site or a first blog
- 1 CPU 2 GB RAM
- 15 GB NVMe storage
- Free .com domain
Renews at $36.00 every 36 months.
What you get:
- Host 2 websitesHow many separate websites (domains) you can run from this hosting account.
- Unmetered bandwidthNo per-GB charges for traffic. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for every customer.
- 4 email accountsMailboxes on your own domain ([email protected]) with 1 GB of storage each.
- Imunify360 virus scannerImunify360 checks your files for malware every day and quarantines anything infected.
- Free Daily BackupsJetBackup snapshots are stored off-server. Restore a single file, a database or the whole site from cPanel.
- Unlimited free Let's Encrypt SSLLet's Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain and subdomain.
- LiteSpeed EnterpriseA web server built for PHP and WordPress speed, with LSCache included.
- DDoS protectionNetwork-level filtering drops junk traffic before it reaches your website.
- Free website migrationOur team moves your site, databases and email from your old host and checks everything before you switch DNS.
- cPanel and one-click installerManage files, email, databases and domains from cPanel, the control panel most developers already know.
- Softaculous (400+ apps)One-click installs for 400+ apps, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
- 24/7 expert supportTalk to our support engineers by ticket any hour of the day, every day of the year.
WordPress Toolkit
- Free 1-click WordPress installationWordPress ready in under a minute, with LiteSpeed Cache already configured.
- WordPress multisiteRun a network of WordPress sites from one installation.
- WordPress vulnerabilities scannerFlags plugins and themes with known security issues so you can update them.
- WordPress autoupdatesCore, plugin and theme updates run on a schedule you choose.
- Git version controlTrack theme and plugin code in Git and deploy changes from cPanel.
- WP-CLI and SSHCommand-line control of WordPress for developers.
- Object cache for WordPressCaches database results so busy, dynamic pages load faster.
Developer's feature
- PHPChoose the PHP version per site from cPanel.
- Node.jsDeploy Node.js apps straight from cPanel.
- PythonRun Python apps and scripts.
- DjangoDeploy Django projects on your hosting account.
- TerminalA browser-based shell inside cPanel.
Security
- Web application firewallFilters SQL injection, cross-site scripting and bad bots before they reach your site.
- Free domain WHOIS privacy protectionHides your personal contact details from public WHOIS lookups on eligible domains.
- Malware scannerDaily scans of your files, with an email alert if anything is found.
- Secure access managerGive a developer or staff member limited access without sharing your password.
- Advanced DDoS protectionExtra filtering capacity for larger attacks.
Service and support
- 30-day money-back guaranteeCancel within 30 days of signing up and we refund your hosting fee. Domain fees are non-refundable.
- 24/7/365 supportSupport engineers on hand every hour of every day.
- 99.99% uptimeBacked by our SLA. If monthly uptime drops below 99.99%, you get a service credit.
Technical details
- 20 PHP workersHow many PHP requests can run at the same moment. More workers handle more visitors at once.
- ~20,000 visits monthlyA rough guide for a typical WordPress site, not a hard cap.
- 300,000 files & directories (inodes)The total number of files and folders allowed in your account.
- 2 subdomainsUp to 2 subdomains, such as blog.yourdomain.com.
- 25 MySQL max user connectionsSimultaneous database connections allowed per database user.
- 2 databasesUp to 2 MySQL databases.
- 1 FTP account1 FTP account for uploading files.
- 5 cronjobsUp to 5 scheduled tasks (cron jobs).
- Git accessDeploy and version your site's code with Git.
- Multiple PHP versionsSwitch PHP versions per site when an app or plugin needs it.
- DNS managementEdit A, CNAME, MX and TXT records yourself.
- Cache managerTurn caching on or off and clear it per site.
- cPanel control panelEverything in your account is managed from cPanel.
- SSH accessSecure command-line access to your account.
Basic
Room for a few sites and a growing audience
- 2 CPU 2 GB RAM
- 50 GB NVMe storage
- Free .com domain
Renews at $63.00 every 36 months.
All the benefits of Starter, plus:
- Host 3 websitesHow many separate websites (domains) you can run from this hosting account.
- Unmetered bandwidthNo per-GB charges for traffic. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for every customer.
- 10 email accountsMailboxes on your own domain ([email protected]) with 1 GB of storage each.
- Imunify360 virus scannerImunify360 checks your files for malware every day and quarantines anything infected.
- Free Daily BackupsJetBackup snapshots are stored off-server. Restore a single file, a database or the whole site from cPanel.
- Unlimited free Let's Encrypt SSLLet's Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain and subdomain.
- LiteSpeed EnterpriseA web server built for PHP and WordPress speed, with LSCache included.
- DDoS protectionNetwork-level filtering drops junk traffic before it reaches your website.
- Free website migrationOur team moves your site, databases and email from your old host and checks everything before you switch DNS.
- cPanel and one-click installerManage files, email, databases and domains from cPanel, the control panel most developers already know.
- Softaculous (400+ apps)One-click installs for 400+ apps, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
- 24/7 expert supportTalk to our support engineers by ticket any hour of the day, every day of the year.
WordPress Toolkit
- Free 1-click WordPress installationWordPress ready in under a minute, with LiteSpeed Cache already configured.
- WordPress multisiteRun a network of WordPress sites from one installation.
- WordPress vulnerabilities scannerFlags plugins and themes with known security issues so you can update them.
- WordPress autoupdatesCore, plugin and theme updates run on a schedule you choose.
- Git version controlTrack theme and plugin code in Git and deploy changes from cPanel.
- WP-CLI and SSHCommand-line control of WordPress for developers.
- Object cache for WordPressCaches database results so busy, dynamic pages load faster.
Developer's feature
- PHPChoose the PHP version per site from cPanel.
- Node.jsDeploy Node.js apps straight from cPanel.
- PythonRun Python apps and scripts.
- DjangoDeploy Django projects on your hosting account.
- TerminalA browser-based shell inside cPanel.
Security
- Web application firewallFilters SQL injection, cross-site scripting and bad bots before they reach your site.
- Free domain WHOIS privacy protectionHides your personal contact details from public WHOIS lookups on eligible domains.
- Malware scannerDaily scans of your files, with an email alert if anything is found.
- Secure access managerGive a developer or staff member limited access without sharing your password.
- Advanced DDoS protectionExtra filtering capacity for larger attacks.
Service and support
- 30-day money-back guaranteeCancel within 30 days of signing up and we refund your hosting fee. Domain fees are non-refundable.
- 24/7/365 supportSupport engineers on hand every hour of every day.
- 99.99% uptimeBacked by our SLA. If monthly uptime drops below 99.99%, you get a service credit.
Technical details
- 40 PHP workersHow many PHP requests can run at the same moment. More workers handle more visitors at once.
- ~50,000 visits monthlyA rough guide for a typical WordPress site, not a hard cap.
- 400,000 files & directories (inodes)The total number of files and folders allowed in your account.
- 5 subdomainsUp to 5 subdomains, such as blog.yourdomain.com.
- 50 MySQL max user connectionsSimultaneous database connections allowed per database user.
- 5 databasesUp to 5 MySQL databases.
- 5 FTP accounts5 FTP accounts for uploading files.
- 10 cronjobsUp to 10 scheduled tasks (cron jobs).
- Git accessDeploy and version your site's code with Git.
- Multiple PHP versionsSwitch PHP versions per site when an app or plugin needs it.
- DNS managementEdit A, CNAME, MX and TXT records yourself.
- Cache managerTurn caching on or off and clear it per site.
- cPanel control panelEverything in your account is managed from cPanel.
- SSH accessSecure command-line access to your account.
Business
Built for online stores and busy business sites
- 3 CPU 4 GB RAM
- 200 GB NVMe storage
- Free .com domain
Renews at $161.59 every 36 months.
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Host 100 websitesHow many separate websites (domains) you can run from this hosting account.
- Unmetered bandwidthNo per-GB charges for traffic. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for every customer.
- 150 email accountsMailboxes on your own domain ([email protected]) with 1 GB of storage each.
- Imunify360 virus scannerImunify360 checks your files for malware every day and quarantines anything infected.
- Free Daily BackupsJetBackup snapshots are stored off-server. Restore a single file, a database or the whole site from cPanel.
- Unlimited free Let's Encrypt SSLLet's Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain and subdomain.
- LiteSpeed EnterpriseA web server built for PHP and WordPress speed, with LSCache included.
- DDoS protectionNetwork-level filtering drops junk traffic before it reaches your website.
- Free website migrationOur team moves your site, databases and email from your old host and checks everything before you switch DNS.
- cPanel and one-click installerManage files, email, databases and domains from cPanel, the control panel most developers already know.
- Softaculous (400+ apps)One-click installs for 400+ apps, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
- 24/7 expert supportTalk to our support engineers by ticket any hour of the day, every day of the year.
WordPress Toolkit
- Free 1-click WordPress installationWordPress ready in under a minute, with LiteSpeed Cache already configured.
- WordPress multisiteRun a network of WordPress sites from one installation.
- WordPress vulnerabilities scannerFlags plugins and themes with known security issues so you can update them.
- WordPress autoupdatesCore, plugin and theme updates run on a schedule you choose.
- Git version controlTrack theme and plugin code in Git and deploy changes from cPanel.
- WP-CLI and SSHCommand-line control of WordPress for developers.
- Object cache for WordPressCaches database results so busy, dynamic pages load faster.
Developer's feature
- PHPChoose the PHP version per site from cPanel.
- Node.jsDeploy Node.js apps straight from cPanel.
- PythonRun Python apps and scripts.
- DjangoDeploy Django projects on your hosting account.
- TerminalA browser-based shell inside cPanel.
Security
- Web application firewallFilters SQL injection, cross-site scripting and bad bots before they reach your site.
- Free domain WHOIS privacy protectionHides your personal contact details from public WHOIS lookups on eligible domains.
- Malware scannerDaily scans of your files, with an email alert if anything is found.
- Secure access managerGive a developer or staff member limited access without sharing your password.
- Advanced DDoS protectionExtra filtering capacity for larger attacks.
Service and support
- 30-day money-back guaranteeCancel within 30 days of signing up and we refund your hosting fee. Domain fees are non-refundable.
- 24/7/365 supportSupport engineers on hand every hour of every day.
- 99.99% uptimeBacked by our SLA. If monthly uptime drops below 99.99%, you get a service credit.
Technical details
- 60 PHP workersHow many PHP requests can run at the same moment. More workers handle more visitors at once.
- ~200,000 visits monthlyA rough guide for a typical WordPress site, not a hard cap.
- 600,000 files & directories (inodes)The total number of files and folders allowed in your account.
- 10 subdomainsUp to 10 subdomains, such as blog.yourdomain.com.
- 100 MySQL max user connectionsSimultaneous database connections allowed per database user.
- 10 databasesUp to 10 MySQL databases.
- 10 FTP accounts10 FTP accounts for uploading files.
- 15 cronjobsUp to 15 scheduled tasks (cron jobs).
- Git accessDeploy and version your site's code with Git.
- Multiple PHP versionsSwitch PHP versions per site when an app or plugin needs it.
- DNS managementEdit A, CNAME, MX and TXT records yourself.
- Cache managerTurn caching on or off and clear it per site.
- cPanel control panelEverything in your account is managed from cPanel.
- SSH accessSecure command-line access to your account.
Pro
Top resources and a priority support queue
- 4 CPU 6 GB RAM
- 300 GB NVMe storage
- Free .com domain
Renews at $251.64 every 36 months.
Everything in Business, plus:
- Host 350 websitesHow many separate websites (domains) you can run from this hosting account.
- Unmetered bandwidthNo per-GB charges for traffic. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for every customer.
- 350 email accountsMailboxes on your own domain ([email protected]) with 1 GB of storage each.
- Imunify360 virus scannerImunify360 checks your files for malware every day and quarantines anything infected.
- Free Daily BackupsJetBackup snapshots are stored off-server. Restore a single file, a database or the whole site from cPanel.
- Unlimited free Let's Encrypt SSLLet's Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain and subdomain.
- LiteSpeed EnterpriseA web server built for PHP and WordPress speed, with LSCache included.
- DDoS protectionNetwork-level filtering drops junk traffic before it reaches your website.
- Free website migrationOur team moves your site, databases and email from your old host and checks everything before you switch DNS.
- cPanel and one-click installerManage files, email, databases and domains from cPanel, the control panel most developers already know.
- Softaculous (400+ apps)One-click installs for 400+ apps, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
- 24/7 expert supportTalk to our support engineers by ticket any hour of the day, every day of the year.
WordPress Toolkit
- Free 1-click WordPress installationWordPress ready in under a minute, with LiteSpeed Cache already configured.
- WordPress multisiteRun a network of WordPress sites from one installation.
- WordPress vulnerabilities scannerFlags plugins and themes with known security issues so you can update them.
- WordPress autoupdatesCore, plugin and theme updates run on a schedule you choose.
- Git version controlTrack theme and plugin code in Git and deploy changes from cPanel.
- WP-CLI and SSHCommand-line control of WordPress for developers.
- Object cache for WordPressCaches database results so busy, dynamic pages load faster.
Developer's feature
- PHPChoose the PHP version per site from cPanel.
- Node.jsDeploy Node.js apps straight from cPanel.
- PythonRun Python apps and scripts.
- DjangoDeploy Django projects on your hosting account.
- TerminalA browser-based shell inside cPanel.
Security
- Web application firewallFilters SQL injection, cross-site scripting and bad bots before they reach your site.
- Free domain WHOIS privacy protectionHides your personal contact details from public WHOIS lookups on eligible domains.
- Malware scannerDaily scans of your files, with an email alert if anything is found.
- Secure access managerGive a developer or staff member limited access without sharing your password.
- Advanced DDoS protectionExtra filtering capacity for larger attacks.
Service and support
- 30-day money-back guaranteeCancel within 30 days of signing up and we refund your hosting fee. Domain fees are non-refundable.
- 24/7/365 supportSupport engineers on hand every hour of every day.
- 99.99% uptimeBacked by our SLA. If monthly uptime drops below 99.99%, you get a service credit.
Technical details
- 80 PHP workersHow many PHP requests can run at the same moment. More workers handle more visitors at once.
- ~500,000 visits monthlyA rough guide for a typical WordPress site, not a hard cap.
- 800,000 files & directories (inodes)The total number of files and folders allowed in your account.
- 20 subdomainsUp to 20 subdomains, such as blog.yourdomain.com.
- 200 MySQL max user connectionsSimultaneous database connections allowed per database user.
- 20 databasesUp to 20 MySQL databases.
- 20 FTP accounts20 FTP accounts for uploading files.
- 20 cronjobsUp to 20 scheduled tasks (cron jobs).
- Git accessDeploy and version your site's code with Git.
- Multiple PHP versionsSwitch PHP versions per site when an app or plugin needs it.
- DNS managementEdit A, CNAME, MX and TXT records yourself.
- Cache managerTurn caching on or off and clear it per site.
- cPanel control panelEverything in your account is managed from cPanel.
- SSH accessSecure command-line access to your account.
*Prices come straight from our billing system. Each plan renews at the price of the billing term you choose. A free domain is included for the first year on yearly or longer Basic, Business and Pro plans. Need root access or guaranteed resources? See VPS hosting or dedicated servers →
Building on WordPress? See WordPress hosting. Want email on your own domain? See business email hosting.
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What our customers say
Reviews from WaseerHost customers on Trustpilot and HostAdvice, in their own words.
Amazing hosting service!
I've been using WaseerHost, and their fast servers, excellent uptime, and responsive customer support make them the best choice. Their WHMCS system is smooth, and their pricing is affordable. Highly recommended!
Samina Iqbal
United States
When a hosting provider makes a difference
Since we chose our reseller hosting, managing domains has become a breeze. Outstanding performance, always-available support, and cutting-edge tools -- we couldn't ask for more! Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-notch reliability!
Pier Luigi
Italy
Best Hosting
I recently switched to WaseerHost's Shared Business Plan, and so far, it's been a great experience. Setting up my website was a breeze, and the performance has been solid -- no downtime and fast load times.
Hamza Saleem
Pakistan
Absolutely fantastic experience!
As someone who enjoys building websites with WordPress, I find the platform incredibly easy to use. The pricing is far more affordable than many other providers, and their customer service is exceptional. A 10/10 experience!
Charlie Alexander
United States
Everything you need in a hosting company!
We've been using WaseerHost since 2021, and the experience has been outstanding. After working with clients who use various other providers, I can confidently say WaseerHost stands out. They offer all the tools necessary to grow.
Irfan Ali
Singapore
Great uptime and speed
I recently got the Ignite VPS from WaseerHost, and it's been quite great so far. Performance-wise, quite reliable, great uptimes, and speed. The support team is helpful and responsive.
David Smith
United States
Great Experience with Shared Hosting
I've been using WaseerHost's shared hosting with a free domain. The setup was smooth, loading times are fast, and support is responsive and friendly. Excellent value for money.
Malik Waqas
Germany
Exceptional service from Waseer Host
I have been using Waseer Host for my web hosting needs, and I must say they provide exceptional service! Their hosting plans are fast, reliable, and affordable, making them a perfect choice for businesses and individuals.
Faisal Mahmood
China
Services that you need
I love the way they deal with their customers, also their hosting services are great and reliable. Prices are reasonable as compared to market. So anyone can afford. Highly recommended.
Muhammad Bilal
Pakistan
Support team is one of the best
Whenever I face an issue, they respond immediately, and the level of professionalism is impressive. They don't just give a quick fix -- they explain what went wrong and ensure I fully understand the solution.
Rohan Ahmad
Germany
Exceptional Customer Support
Whenever I've encountered an issue, I am connected with a real person within seconds. The team demonstrates exceptional professionalism and have resolved my issues promptly, often within minutes.
Shryar Wasir
United Kingdom
WaseerHost is total Win!
Setting up a website was surprisingly easy, even for someone with no prior experience. Their platform is intuitive, making the entire process straightforward and stress-free. The support team exceeded my expectations.
Muslim Mubeen
United States
Best Quality Service
I am reseller customer of WaseerHost from almost 1.5 year. What can I say is perfect service and perfect support. Highly Recommended to anyone looking for reliable hosting.
Ahmar Naseer
Pakistan
Great experience
I recently purchased a dedicated server from WaseerHost, and I've been thoroughly impressed. The setup was quick and seamless, and the server's performance has been flawless -- reliable and efficient for all my needs.
Salman Riaz
Pakistan
WaseerHost vs DreamHost FAQs
DreamHost listed Launch at $2.89/mo for the first year, renewing at $10.99/mo, when we checked on 1 Oct 2026.
DreamHost Launch showed a 3-month free mailbox trial. WaseerHost Basic includes 10 email accounts on your own domain for as long as you keep the plan.
No. DreamHost uses its own control panel. WaseerHost uses cPanel.
DreamHost's hosting page showed a 30-day money-back guarantee on 1 Oct 2026. WaseerHost also offers 30 days.
On listed prices, WaseerHost Basic costs $63.00 for 36 months. DreamHost Launch costs about $298.44 over 3 years (1 year at $2.89/mo, then 2 years at $10.99/mo), excluding tax and domain renewal.
Yes. We migrate any PHP website for free, as well as databases and email, not only WordPress.
DreamHost doesn't list all of its locations on its hosting page. WaseerHost has three regions: the USA, Germany and Finland.
Yes. DreamHost Launch lists 25 GB of NVMe storage; WaseerHost Basic includes 50 GB of NVMe.
Free migration · Daily backups · 30-day money-back