SiteGround vs Bluehost
Our pick: SiteGround
SiteGround is faster and its support is much better. Bluehost is cheaper at renewal and lets you host 10 sites on its entry plan.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| SiteGround Visit site | Bluehost Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Support | 9.2 | 7.3 |
| Value | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Features and security | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Renewal | Renews at $17.99/mo | Renews at $9.99/mo |
| Entry plan | StartUp · 1 site, 10 GB storage | Starter · 10 sites, 10 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat, 24/7 phone, Tickets | 24/7 chat, Phone on Business and up |
| Best for | Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support | First-time site owners who want a cheap WordPress start with everything in one bundle |
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Highlighted cells show the higher score in each row.
Winner by category
| Speed and uptime | SiteGround |
|---|---|
| Support | SiteGround |
| Price in year one | SiteGround |
| Price over three years | Bluehost |
| Features and security | SiteGround |
| Ease of use | Tie |
Which one should you choose?
Why pick SiteGround
Best for: Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support
- Outstanding 24/7 support
- Fast on Google Cloud with built-in caching
- Daily backups and email included
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
Questions people ask
Is SiteGround or Bluehost better?
SiteGround is the better pick for most people. SiteGround is faster and its support is much better. Bluehost is cheaper at renewal and lets you host 10 sites on its entry plan.
Which is cheaper, SiteGround or Bluehost?
SiteGround starts lower, at $2.99/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?
SiteGround scores higher for speed and uptime (8.8 vs 7.0).
Which has better support?
SiteGround scores higher for support (9.2 vs 7.3). SiteGround offers 24/7 chat, phone and tickets, and its agents are consistently rated among the most knowledgeable in shared hosting.