Why use Hostgrid with Notion Sites?
- Avoid expensive Notion Site plans — even paid plans charge $10/month per custom domain.
- Works with your Notion site on any plan, including free projects used for prototyping.
- No changes to your Notion Site content — Hostgrid only routes your domain.
- Automatic SSL certificates ensure your custom domain loads securely.
- Manage multiple domains from one dashboard, even across different projects.
Hostgrid makes it easy to use your own domain without paying $120/year for a Notion paid plan plus $10/month per domain.
How to Use Custom Domains with Notion Sites
Add your Notion Site as an upstream Enter the URL of your Notion site in Hostgrid.
Add your domain Choose the domain you want visitors to access.
Follow the DNS setup instructions Hostgrid provides the DNS records to configure at your domain registrar.
Automatic verification and SSL activation Hostgrid verifies DNS and automatically provisions SSL for your domain.
Hostgrid makes connecting custom domains easy. The Starter plan starts at $20/year — see pricing for more.
Visitors can now access your Notion site via your custom domain while your content remains fully hosted on Notion Sites.
Hostgrid vs Upgrading Notion Sites Plans
| Option | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Notion Sites Paid Plan | 💳 $120/year + $10/month per custom domain 🔒 Domain support limited to one domain per $10/month fee 📉 Expensive if you want multiple domains |
| Use Hostgrid | 💰 $20/year starter pricing for 1 domain 💡 Flexible plans: manage multiple domains with Builder ($50/year) or Agency ($100/year) 🔐 Automatic SSL and DNS verification 📊 Manage multiple sites across platforms |
Hostgrid allows individuals and indie builders to connect multiple domains affordably and without platform restrictions.
Who Should Use Hostgrid
Individuals / Indie Builders
Many indie builders experiment with Notion Sites for landing pages, portfolios, or early project ideas. However, Notion Sites requires a paid plan for custom domains and then charges $10/month per domain, making it expensive to test or launch multiple sites.
For builders comfortable with Notion Sites branding on free plans, Hostgrid is a practical alternative:
- Launch your Notion site on a real domain for just $20/year.
- Test and iterate your projects without committing to high recurring costs.
- Scale easily with Builder or Agency plans for multiple domains or projects.
See pricing for the full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a custom domain with a free Notion Site?
Yes. Hostgrid allows connecting a domain even if your Notion site is on the free plan, though branding from Notion Sites will remain.
Does Hostgrid remove Notion Sites branding?
No. Hostgrid only manages your domain connection. Branding from Notion Sites on free plans will remain visible.
Does Hostgrid provide SSL?
Yes. Hostgrid automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates so your domain works securely with HTTPS.
Can I connect multiple domains?
Yes. Hostgrid allows managing multiple domains in a single dashboard. Builder and Agency plans allow up to 5 or 20 domains respectively.
How does Hostgrid compare cost-wise?
Connecting one domain via Hostgrid Starter plan ($20/year) is far cheaper than paying $120/year + $10/month per domain on Notion Sites. Scaling to multiple domains is also cheaper with Builder or Agency plans.