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By Cathy Riddell · Prices checked 4 Nov 2026 · Last updated 4 Nov 2026
How this page was made: I compared each vendor’s official pricing and feature pages on 4 Nov 2026. Hands-on test notes are added only after I’ve used the product on a real account; until then they’re marked as pending. My review method.
Hostinger vs Bluehost at a glance
| Hostinger | Bluehost | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Premium: US$1.99/mo for 48 months (US$95.52 upfront) | Starter: US$3.99/mo for 36 months |
| Entry plan renewal | US$10.99/mo | US$9.99/mo |
| Entry plan websites | 3 | 10 |
| Entry plan storage | 20 GB SSD | 10 GB NVMe SSD |
| Entry plan backups | Weekly | Weekly |
| Next plan up | Unlimited: US$2.79/mo for 48 months (US$133.92 upfront), renews at US$16.99/mo; unlimited websites, 50 GB NVMe, daily backups | Business: US$6.99/mo for 36 months, renews at US$13.99/mo; 50 websites, 50 GB NVMe, phone support |
| Free domain | Free for 1 year | Free for 1 year (12- or 36-month terms) |
| 2 mailboxes per website free for 1 year on Premium | Pro Email free trial, then US$2.50/mo | |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days (domain fee deducted if a free domain was used) |
| Uptime commitment | 99.9% uptime guarantee | 99.99% uptime SLA |
| Support | Priority 24/7 expert support | 24/7 chat; phone support from Business up |
US-site prices in USD, read 4 Nov 2026. Both show tax as extra, and Hostinger’s offer was labelled Black Friday. Prices differ by country, so check Hostinger’s pricing and Bluehost’s pricing for your region.
Best for: quick picks
- Lowest upfront cost: Hostinger Premium.
- Several sites on a budget plan: Bluehost Starter (10 websites vs 3).
- Unlimited sites and daily backups at a low intro price: Hostinger Unlimited.
- Phone support: Bluehost Business and above.
Hostinger
Cheap intro hosting with a built-in AI website builder
- Premium: US$1.99/mo on a 48-month term, renews at US$10.99/mo (official page, 4 Nov 2026)
- 3 websites, 20 GB SSD, weekly backups, CDN
- Free domain for 1 year; 2 mailboxes per website free for 1 year
- Builds with AI Builder or WordPress
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Bluehost
WordPress-focused hosting with more sites on the entry plan
- Starter: US$3.99/mo on a 36-month term, renews at US$9.99/mo (official page, 4 Nov 2026)
- 10 websites, 10 GB NVMe SSD storage, weekly backups
- Free domain for 1 year, free CDN, free SSL
- Managed WordPress updates, staging and SSH on Starter
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Which is cheaper over the long run?
Hosting prices are lowest in the first term and jump at renewal, so compare both numbers. Hostinger Premium starts lower (US$1.99 vs US$3.99/mo) but renews slightly higher (US$10.99 vs US$9.99/mo). Hostinger’s low price also needs a 48-month prepayment; Bluehost’s needs 36 months. If you’ll keep the site for many years, the renewal rate matters more than the intro rate.
Which is better for WordPress?
Both install and host WordPress. Bluehost’s plans list managed WordPress updates, a staging site, SSH and WP-CLI, and it says it has worked with WordPress since 2005 and is recommended by WordPress.org. Hostinger’s plans include managed hosting for WordPress, free staging, SSH and WP-CLI, plus its own AI Builder if you don’t want WordPress (official page, 4 Nov 2026).
Hands-on notes
[Cathy to add: have you hosted a client site on Hostinger or Bluehost? One or two sentences on setup, speed or support]
Comparing other hosts? See Hostinger vs SiteGround, my SiteGround review and the best website builder for small business. Once your site is live, a CRM can capture its enquiries: see best CRM for small business on my other site, crmreviewed.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostinger cheaper than Bluehost?
To start, yes: on the US sites Hostinger Premium is US$1.99/mo on a 48-month term against Bluehost Starter at US$3.99/mo on a 36-month term. At renewal Bluehost Starter is slightly lower, US$9.99 vs US$10.99/mo (official pages, 4 Nov 2026).
How many websites can I host on the entry plans?
Hostinger Premium allows 3 websites; Bluehost Starter allows 10 (official pages, 4 Nov 2026).
Do Hostinger and Bluehost include a free domain?
Yes, both include a domain free for the first year on eligible plans, after which it renews at the normal rate.
Do both have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30 days. Bluehost deducts a domain fee from the refund if your plan included a free domain.
Why are the prices different where I live?
Both vendors show prices by region and add tax at checkout. The figures here are from the US sites; check the official pricing pages for your country.
Cathy is an Adelaide-based digital agency founder who sets up and runs small-business software for real clients. She writes every BizStacked guide and keeps the prices on each page dated and sourced. How I review →
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Sources
- https://www.hostinger.com/pricing: Hostinger official pricing page, checked 4 Nov 2026
- https://www.bluehost.com/hosting/shared: Bluehost official pricing page, checked 4 Nov 2026
Prices are in USD unless stated and come only from the official vendor pages above. Vendors change prices and run promotions often, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Star ratings aren’t published until hands-on testing is complete.