DreamHost Hosting: Plans, Prices & Review

A VPS gives you a full virtual server with root access. You install what you need, configure your stack, and run whatever applications you want. It's designed for developers, technical builders, and self-hosters who need flexibility beyond traditional web hosting. If you're running Node, Python, Docker, or anything your AI tools help you build, you're in the right place.If you're looking for a more hands-off experience, you can explore our managed VPS options here.If you're looking to run a WordPress site, DreamPress managed hosting is a better fit.

You manage your applications and software stack — but we don't disappear. DreamHost guarantees the underlying infrastructure: hardware, network, and uptime. Our support team is available 24/7.

Anything that runs on Linux. Node.js, Python services, Docker containers, AI-powered APIs, automation platforms, analytics tools, self-hosted productivity suites, custom databases, game servers — you have complete freedom over the software stack. You can install any OS, runtime, framework, or service you need. If it runs on a Linux server, it runs here.

No. All plans include unmetered bandwidth — no transfer caps, no overage fees, no surprises when traffic spikes. You pay the same flat monthly rate whether your app gets 10 visitors or 10,000.

Yes. You can move between Stack plans as your resource requirements grow — from Stack 4 to Stack 32 is straightforward, and your environment moves with you. Scaling down to a smaller Stack is not currently supported.

DreamHost support is available 24/7 — hardware, network, and connectivity are all supported by our team. You can also reach us via live chat or email through the panel at any time.

If your site slows under heavy traffic, shared resources are holding you back, or you need more control, it may be time to go dedicated server hosting. The whole server is yours: more power, top performance, and root-level control, with no noisy neighbors competing for resources.

A VPS is like renting an apartment in a shared building. Your space is your own, but you still share the walls, plumbing, and power with other tenants. A dedicated server is the whole building, all yours. You get dedicated resources, more power, and full control.

Your Success Manager gets to know your goals and helps you get more from your server. From onboarding and configuration to performance, security, and scaling recommendations, they offer proactive guidance and connect you with the right DreamHost experts when specialized help is needed.

Fully managed from day one, or self-managed if you like being in charge. With managed, we take care of the hardware, network, OS, and security updates, and core server stack around the clock.

Every server ships with always-on DDoS protection, a dedicated firewall, and single-tenant isolation, so your data sits on hardware no one else can touch.

Real, in-house experts are available 24/7 whenever you need a hand.