Web Hosting Prices in Pakistan: What You’ll Actually Pay in 2026
Hosting prices in Pakistan vary a lot depending on what you’re actually buying — and a common complaint is providers advertising a cheap introductory rate that jumps sharply at renewal. Here’s a transparent breakdown of what different hosting tiers actually cost, using real published pricing, so you know what to expect before you buy.
Shared Hosting: The Starting Point
Linux shared hosting starts at Rs. 300/month, including LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache, Immunify360 malware protection, free SSL, and Acronis Cyber Cloud backups. This is the right tier for new business sites, blogs, and portfolios that don’t yet have heavy traffic.
Watch for: unlimited bandwidth/storage claims that hide real CPU, RAM, or inode limits, and confirm the renewal price matches the introductory rate before committing anywhere.
WordPress Hosting: Built for WordPress Specifically
Managed WordPress hosting starts at Rs. 999/month, with a WordPress-optimized database, staging and cloning tools, WP-CLI, and SSH access included from the entry tier — features that generic shared hosting often doesn’t offer at all.
Windows Hosting: For .NET and ASP Applications
If your site or app needs ASP.NET, MVC, or MS SQL rather than MySQL, Windows hosting starts at Rs. 4,500/month for 10GB of space with PLESK control panel and 2 MS SQL databases included.
VPS Hosting: When You’ve Outgrown Shared
VPS hosting starts at Rs. 20,000/month for guaranteed, dedicated CPU and RAM with root access — the right move once shared hosting’s resource limits start affecting your site’s performance. See our shared vs VPS vs dedicated comparison if you’re not sure which tier you actually need.
Reseller Hosting: For Agencies and Freelancers
DirectAdmin reseller hosting starts at Rs. 4,000/month for 25GB of space across 15 accounts, with unlimited websites, DDoS-protected traffic, and daily JetBackup backups included — built for managing multiple client sites under one account. More on choosing a reseller plan in our reseller hosting guide.
What Actually Drives the Price Difference
Between providers, the price gap usually comes down to a few things: whether the control panel license is included or an extra cost, whether backups are automatic and easy to restore or a paid add-on, real resource limits (CPU, RAM, inodes) versus vague “unlimited” marketing, and whether the renewal price is disclosed upfront or buried until your first bill.
A useful habit before buying anywhere: ask directly what the plan renews at in year two, not just the sign-up price.
Which Tier Is Right for You
- New site, modest traffic: Shared hosting (Rs. 300/mo)
- Running WordPress specifically: WordPress hosting (Rs. 999/mo)
- Need ASP.NET or MS SQL: Windows hosting (Rs. 4,500/mo)
- Outgrown shared hosting’s limits: VPS (Rs. 20,000/mo)
- Managing multiple client sites: Reseller hosting (Rs. 4,000/mo)
Prices above are current starting rates for Edish’s own plans as of this writing — always double-check current pricing on the plan page before ordering, since hosting prices across the industry do change. Questions about which tier fits your specific site? Get in touch with our team.
