The monthly figures on the offer describe the price spread over a year. You pay the first 12 months upfront. If you expect to keep the site for at least two years, add the initial payment and one renewal before choosing a plan. That’s the comparison I’d make when deciding whether to pay for Pro.
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The totals below add the promotional first year to 12 months at the listed renewal rate. They assume the rate stays the same and exclude taxes, domains, and add-ons.
| Plan | First Year | Second Year | Two-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $23.40 | $167.40 | $190.80 |
| Pro | $47.40 | $227.40 | $274.80 |
| Premium | $83.40 | $371.40 | $454.80 |
On that basis, Pro costs $84 more than Lite over two years. That buys 50 GB instead of 25 GB and access to self-service restores.
What Is Outside the Hosting Price?
An eligible domain can be included for the first year. Check the separate domain renewal fee and remove any extras you don’t need before paying. The 30-day guarantee covers eligible initial hosting charges. Domain charges, setup fees, and add-ons are excluded, and renewal payments are outside the guarantee.
When Should You Check Your Renewal?
Review the renewal amount as soon as you get the reminder. GreenGeeks requires you to disable auto-renewal at least five business days before renewal if you want to stop it. Check each service separately. You may want to cancel the hosting while keeping the domain registered and pointing it at your new host.
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