Short answer: the cost of web hosting in Pakistan depends mostly on the type of hosting and the resources you need. Shared hosting is the cheapest option and is enough for most new websites. VPS and business plans cost more because you get more resources. At BGS HOST, shared hosting starts from Rs.5,000 PKR per year.
What affects the price of web hosting?
- Type of hosting: shared hosting costs the least, and VPS hosting costs more because resources are reserved for you. See shared vs VPS vs reseller hosting.
- Resources: disk space, bandwidth, and the number of email accounts, databases and websites allowed.
- Billing cycle: some providers charge less per month for longer terms. Check whether the price you see is monthly or yearly.
- What's included: SSL certificates, backups, a control panel such as cPanel, and website migration can be included or charged extra.
- Renewal price: some providers advertise a low first-term price and renew at a higher rate. Always check what you will pay after the first term.
BGS HOST shared hosting prices
Current prices, in Pakistani rupees, as listed in our store:
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Rs.5,000 PKR / year | 1 GB Disk Space, 10 GB Bandwidth, 1 Hosting Domain, 1 Email Account, 1 FTP Account, 1 MySQL Database, 1 Subdomain, Auto Script Installer (350+ Apps), Free Website Migration, cPanel Control Panel, 24/7 Ticket Support |
| Standard | Rs.10,000 PKR / year | 5 GB Disk Space, 50 GB Bandwidth, 1 Hosting Domain, 2 Email Accounts, 2 FTP Accounts, 2 MySQL Databases, 2 Subdomains, Auto Script Installer (350+ Apps), Free Website Migration, cPanel Control Panel, 24/7 Ticket Support |
| Professional | Rs.15,000 PKR / year | 10 GB Disk Space, 100 GB Bandwidth, 1 Hosting Domain, 10 Email Accounts, 10 FTP Accounts, 10 MySQL Databases, Unlimited Subdomains, Auto Script Installer (350+ Apps), Free Website Migration, cPanel Control Panel, 24/7 Ticket Support |
Every shared plan also includes a free SSL certificate, daily backups, NVMe SSD storage, cPanel, free website migration and 24/7 support. Services renew at the then-current price for the billing cycle you choose, as set out in our Terms & Conditions.
Hidden costs to check before you buy
- Domain name: usually bought separately and renewed yearly. Check prices on our domain registration page.
- SSL certificate: needed for HTTPS. Check whether it is free or a paid add-on.
- Backups and restores: check whether automatic backups are included and whether restoring one costs extra.
- Migration: moving an existing site can be free or charged.
- Setup fees and taxes: look for one-time setup fees and whether prices include tax.
- Refund policy: know the rules before paying. At BGS HOST, fees are non-refundable once a service is provisioned.
How much hosting do you actually need?
A typical small business website or blog with a few pages and images often uses less than 1 GB of disk space. A WordPress site with plugins, a growing media library and several email accounts needs more room. Start with the plan that covers your current number of websites, email accounts and databases. You can move to a larger plan later by contacting support.
Paying for hosting in Pakistan
BGS HOST prices are listed in Pakistani rupees. You can currently pay with Paypal, Perfect Money and Bank Transfer. See all plans in our shared hosting store.