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Why People Leave DreamHost

Common frustrations that drive users to look for alternatives.

Shared hosting performance is inconsistent — response times vary widely throughout the day

Legacy infrastructure and interface feel dated compared to modern platforms

DreamPress (managed WordPress) starts at $17/month — expensive for what you get

Limited server-side customization on shared plans — no SSH on basic tiers

Slow support response times, especially on weekends and holidays

What You Gain by Leaving

The benefits of migrating to a modern deployment platform.

Consistent, predictable performance — no more slow days

Modern developer experience with Git-based deployments

Save $120-200/year compared to DreamPress pricing

Free SSL and CDN included with all modern platforms

Automatic scaling — no server capacity to worry about

How to Migrate Away from DreamHost

Follow these steps to move your WordPress site to a modern platform.

1

Export WordPress content using LeaveWP or the built-in WordPress export

2

Download media files from DreamHost's panel File Manager or via SFTP

3

Set up your new framework project and import content

4

Deploy to your chosen platform (Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages)

5

Update DNS records — DreamHost's domain management panel handles this

6

Test everything and set up redirects for any changed URLs

7

Cancel your DreamHost hosting plan

Recommended Alternatives

Modern platforms that replace DreamHost with better performance and lower costs.

Vercel

Modern deployment platform with instant rollbacks and preview deploys.

Free tier, Pro at $20/monthBest for: Next.js and React projects

Netlify

Git-connected deployments with built-in forms and identity.

Free tier, Pro at $19/monthBest for: JAMstack and static sites

Cloudflare Pages

Global edge deployment with unlimited bandwidth.

Free tier, unlimited bandwidthBest for: Performance-focused deployments

Railway

Simple full-stack deployments with databases included.

Usage-based from $5/monthBest for: Apps needing databases

Frequently Asked Questions

DreamHost is employee-owned and privacy-focused — does that matter?
DreamHost's values are admirable. But hosting quality depends on infrastructure, not ownership structure. If performance and DX matter more, modern platforms deliver better results.
I have multiple sites on DreamHost — can I migrate them all?
Yes. Vercel and Netlify both support unlimited projects on free tiers. Migrate each site individually using LeaveWP.
What about DreamHost's domain registration?
Keep your domains at DreamHost or transfer to Cloudflare for cheaper renewals. Domain registration is independent of hosting.

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