Bluehost vs HostGator
Our pick: Bluehost
Bluehost is easier for WordPress and has a stronger uptime promise. Both share an owner and similar prices; HostGator includes malware removal on its entry plan.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| Bluehost Visit site | HostGator Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Support | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Features and security | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | $3.75/mo |
| Renewal | Renews at $9.99/mo | Renews at $10.99/mo |
| Entry plan | Starter · 10 sites, 10 GB storage | Hatchling · 10 sites, 10 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat, Phone on Business and up | 24/7 chat, Phone on Baby plan and up |
| Best for | First-time site owners who want a cheap WordPress start with everything in one bundle | Beginners who want cheap, familiar cPanel hosting and can lock in a long term |
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Highlighted cells show the higher score in each row.
Winner by category
| Speed and uptime | Bluehost |
|---|---|
| Support | Bluehost |
| Price in year one | HostGator |
| Price over three years | HostGator |
| Features and security | Bluehost |
| Ease of use | Bluehost |
Which one should you choose?
Why pick Bluehost
Best for: First-time site owners who want a cheap WordPress start with everything in one bundle
- Low intro price with a free domain
- 10 sites even on the entry plan
- Very easy WordPress setup
Why pick HostGator
Best for: Beginners who want cheap, familiar cPanel hosting and can lock in a long term
- Low entry price on long terms
- 10 sites and 10 GB on the entry plan
- Malware removal and CDN included
Questions people ask
Is Bluehost or HostGator better?
Bluehost is the better pick for most people. Bluehost is easier for WordPress and has a stronger uptime promise. Both share an owner and similar prices; HostGator includes malware removal on its entry plan.
Which is cheaper, Bluehost or HostGator?
HostGator starts lower, at $3.75/mo versus $3.99/mo for Bluehost. But at renewal Bluehost works out cheaper, so compare the renewal prices too. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is faster?
Bluehost scores higher for speed and uptime (7.0 vs 6.8).
Which has better support?
Bluehost scores higher for support (7.3 vs 6.8). Bluehost offers 24/7 chat on every plan. Phone support starts on the Business plan.