Does ServicioHosting's $2.73/mo price stay the same?

No. That price only applies during the first year, and only if you pay in foreign currency (Zelle, Binance or PayPal). On renewal it rises to $3.90/mo. It also guarantees 99% uptime (not 99.9%), and its VPS plans use standard SSD, not NVMe. PlatiniumHost keeps the same price on every renewal, with real NVMe from the first plan.

Real terms comparison

Criteria	PlatiniumHost	ServicioHosting
First-year price	$7.99/mo (same price always)	$2.73/mo (foreign currency payment only)
Renewal price	Stays the same	Rises to $3.90/mo
Uptime guarantee	99.9%	99% (up to 7.3 hours downtime/year acceptable)
VPS storage	Real NVMe on every plan	Standard SSD on VPS
Server location	USA (own infrastructure)	France and Canada
Local payment methods	Zelle, Binance, Zinli, Bs, PayPal, card	Requires foreign currency for the promo price

When does each one make sense?

Choose PlatiniumHost if...

You want to know exactly what you'll pay in year 2, no surprises
You need real NVMe, not just SSD, on your VPS
You prefer servers in the USA, closer to Venezuela
You value a stricter uptime guarantee (99.9%)

ServicioHosting might work if...

You only need basic hosting for 12 months and plan to migrate after
You already have an easy way to pay in foreign currency

Before deciding on the first-year price, calculate the real cost including renewal.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it has over 20 years in operation and a generally good reputation. The point to consider is the gap between the promotional price and the real renewal price, plus the fact its servers are located outside the USA.

The difference between 99% and 99.9% uptime represents several extra hours of possible downtime per year, which matters if your site drives sales or serves customers.

No. The price you see is the same price you'll pay on every renewal, regardless of payment method.