Bluehost vs Hetzner Cloud: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested Bluehost and Hetzner Cloud head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Neck and neck
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: Bluehost wins 2, Hetzner Cloud wins 2, 2 tied.
Bluehost
2
criteria won
Hetzner Cloud
2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Bluehost | Hetzner Cloud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 2.95 | 4.5 | Bluehost |
| Renewal $/mo | 11.99 | 4.5 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Renewal multiple | 4.1 | 1 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Infrastructure | Shared LAMP | Unmanaged Cloud VPS | โ |
| WordPress.org recommended | Yes | No | Bluehost |
| Uptime SLA | Per ToS | Per service | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Bluehost | Hetzner Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $35 | $54 | Bluehost |
| 36 months | $106 | $162 | Bluehost |
| 60 months | $177 | $270 | Bluehost |