Simple, honest pricing
No hidden fees. No surprise renewals. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes the full feature set.
Get the full template and host it yourself on any LAMP server.
Your colony on yourname.peoplehelpingcats.com — we handle everything.
Your very own domain — we register it, host it, and manage it for you. Price depends on domain extension (.com/.net/.org/.pet) — see chart below.
For verified 501(c)(3) cat rescue organizations.
Own Domain Hosting and Nonprofit Domain pricing varies by which extension you choose. No premium domains, no surprise fees.
| Extension | Own Domain Hosting | Nonprofit Domain |
|---|---|---|
| .com | $34.99/yr | $17.19/yr |
| .net | $39.99/yr | $22.59/yr |
| .org | $41.99/yr | $23.39/yr |
| .pet | $49.99/yr | $34.59/yr |
Cancel anytime — your plan stays active through the period you've already paid for. Domain transfer (if applicable) happens once that period ends.
| Feature | Download | Subdomain | Own Domain | Nonprofit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat profiles — photos, stories, adoption status | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo & video gallery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adoption applications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PayPal sponsorships | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GoFundMe + Wish List embed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin panel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed hosting | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSL certificate | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily backups | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom domain | — | — | ✓ | ✓ (from $17.19) |
| Professional email address | — | — | ✓ | ✓ (own domain) |
During signup we check domain availability in real time. If your first choice is taken, we'll help you find a great alternative before any payment is processed.
Yes — you can upgrade from Subdomain to Own Domain at any time. Contact us and we'll handle the migration and prorate your billing.
Most sites are live within 1–2 business days of payment. Download purchases are available immediately.
For Own Domain and Nonprofit Domain plans, we register your domain on your behalf through our registrar and manage all DNS and renewals. Own Domain Hosting starts at $34.99/yr; Nonprofit Domain is priced at exactly our domain cost, no markup. Both cover domain and hosting together — no separate registrar fees. Exact pricing depends on your chosen domain extension — see the chart below.
We support standard-priced .com, .net, .org, and .pet domains. Premium-priced domains are not available through this service, regardless of price. If you already own a domain, it must be transferred to our registrar to use the managed hosting plans.
If you already own a domain and want managed hosting, you'll need to transfer it to our registrar. Alternatively, the Download plan lets you self-host on any server with your existing domain.
US-based organizations are verified automatically using your EIN via the IRS nonprofit database. International organizations are reviewed manually — contact us to start the process.
Yes. Annual plans can be cancelled at any time and will remain active until the end of the billing period. We do not offer partial-year refunds.