Bluehost vs DreamHost: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested Bluehost and DreamHost head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
DreamHost wins overall
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: Bluehost wins 1, DreamHost wins 2, 3 tied.
Bluehost
1
criteria won
DreamHost
Winner2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Bluehost | DreamHost | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 2.95 | 2.59 | DreamHost |
| Renewal $/mo | 11.99 | 10.99 | DreamHost |
| Renewal multiple | 4.1 | 4.2 | Bluehost |
| Infrastructure | Shared LAMP | Shared LAMP | — |
| WordPress.org recommended | Yes | Yes | — |
| Uptime SLA | Per ToS | 100% | — |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Bluehost | DreamHost | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $35 | $31 | DreamHost |
| 36 months | $106 | $93 | DreamHost |
| 60 months | $177 | $155 | DreamHost |