Our verdict · 8.0/10 Excellent
A good, environmentally minded host for small sites. Like most shared hosts, renewals are far higher than the intro price.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Businesses with sustainability goals.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.4/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.6/10).
- Price: From $2.95 / month (intro), renews at $13.95.
- Watch out for: Steep renewals.
What is GreenGeeks?
GreenGeeks offers shared, WordPress, reseller and VPS hosting and buys renewable energy credits worth three times the power it uses. Plans include free SSL, nightly backups, a free domain for the first year and unmetered traffic.
GreenGeeks is made by GreenGeeks and is reviewed here as a web host. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.0 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose GreenGeeks if
- Businesses with sustainability goals
- Small WordPress sites
- Owners wanting nightly backups included
Not for you if
- High-traffic sites
- Buyers focused on renewal price
Key features
Renewable energy credits for three times usage.
Automatic daily backups.
Faster WordPress performance.
Security and speed basics included.
- WordPress
- cPanel
- Cloudflare
- Softaculous
Pros & cons
What we like
- 300% renewable energy match
- Nightly backups
- Free domain first year
- Unmetered traffic
Watch out for
- Steep renewals
- Entry plan limited to five sites
- Fewer data centre locations
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | ≈ $2.95 / mo | Renews $13.95/month; 5 sites |
| Pro | ≈ $4.95 / mo | Renews $18.95/month |
| Premium | ≈ $8.95 / mo | Renews $30.95/month |
Pricing watch-out: Intro prices are for a 12-month prepaid term. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Pricing watch-outs
- No free plan or trial. Ask for a demo account, a pilot or money-back terms before committing.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 20% | 8.0 | 1.60 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.4 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 7.8 | 1.60 | |
| Support & reliability | 20% | 8.2 | 1.60 | |
| Security & privacy | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 10% | 7.6 | 0.80 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for web hosting products | 8.0 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask GreenGeeks |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for GreenGeeks against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check GreenGeeks’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any web host
Check GreenGeeks against the same list we use for every web host — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Renewal price, not just intro price
- Daily backups and restore
- Free SSL and CDN
- Staging environments
- Support channels and hours
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GreenGeeks alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Namecheap≈ $1/mo vs $3/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Easier to use
KinstaEase-of-use score 9.0 vs 8.4 - Better integrations
DigitalOceanIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.6 - Stronger on securityKinstaSecurity & privacy score 9.0 vs 8.0
- Higher overall scoreKinstaOverall 8.6 vs 8.0
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as GreenGeeks. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Low-cost hosting with a modern control panel and AI website builder.
Independent, WordPress-recommended host with a long money-back guarantee.
Premium shared and WordPress hosting with excellent support and built-in speed tools.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
GreenGeeks FAQ
Is GreenGeeks really green?
GreenGeeks buys renewable energy credits equal to three times the energy it uses.
What does GreenGeeks renew at?
Lite renews at $13.95/month after the intro term.
Does GreenGeeks have a free plan?
No, GreenGeeks does not offer a permanent free plan. Pricing starts at From $2.95 / month (intro), renews at $13.95 (indicative).
Who is GreenGeeks best for?
GreenGeeks is best for: businesses with sustainability goals; small WordPress sites; owners wanting nightly backups included.
How is the GreenGeeks score calculated?
The 8.0/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for hosting products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to GreenGeeks?
Popular alternatives include Hostinger, DreamHost, SiteGround. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.