Head-to-head
Hostinger vs Bluehost
The budget champion against the most advertised name in hosting. If you are starting your first website, this is probably the choice in front of you.
Our pick
Easy start
HostingerHostinger International
Hostinger
The most popular starter hosting, dirt cheap on a long term.
Easy start
BluehostBluehost (Newfold Digital)
Bluehost
The biggest name, not the best deal.
HostingerBluehost
Our score4.4 / 53.8 / 5
PriceFrom $2.99/moFrom $2.95/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forFirst websiteBasic WordPress sites
CategoryStarter hostingStarter hosting
ProviderHostinger InternationalBluehost (Newfold Digital)
Our verdict
Hostinger wins this one comfortably. You get faster hosting, a nicer control panel, and a renewal price that stings far less, all for similar promo pricing. Bluehost rides on two decades of brand recognition and blog recommendations, but the roughly quadrupling renewal price and constant upsells are hard to defend. Choose Bluehost only if you specifically want its deep WordPress.com-style onboarding; otherwise, Hostinger treats you better.
“For a few dollars a month we got fast hosting with a clean control panel. The low price does require paying four years up front; renewal is higher but reasonable. The easiest start there is.”Editorial team, on Hostinger
“The most advertised name in hosting, and fine for a basic WordPress site. But the renewal prices quadruple and the upsells never stop. There are better deals on this list.”Editorial team, on Bluehost