Bluehost vs SiteGround: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested Bluehost and SiteGround head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Bluehost wins overall
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: Bluehost wins 3, SiteGround wins 0, 3 tied.
Bluehost
Winner3
criteria won
SiteGround
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Bluehost | SiteGround | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 2.95 | 2.99 | Bluehost |
| Renewal $/mo | 11.99 | 17.99 | Bluehost |
| Renewal multiple | 4.1 | 6 | Bluehost |
| Infrastructure | Shared LAMP | Shared on Google Cloud | โ |
| WordPress.org recommended | Yes | Yes | โ |
| Uptime SLA | Per ToS | Per ToS | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Bluehost | SiteGround | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $35 | $36 | Bluehost |
| 36 months | $106 | $108 | Bluehost |
| 60 months | $177 | $179 | Bluehost |