Head-to-head
Bluehost vs DreamHost
Two veterans that both host millions of sites: the marketing machine against the quiet workhorse.
Easy start
BluehostBluehost (Newfold Digital)
Bluehost
The biggest name, not the best deal.
Our pick
Easy start
DreamHostDreamHost LLC
DreamHost
Fair pricing and a 97-day money-back guarantee.
BluehostDreamHost
Our score3.8 / 54.1 / 5
PriceFrom $2.95/moFrom $2.95/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forBasic WordPress sitesFair pricing
CategoryStarter hostingStarter hosting
ProviderBluehost (Newfold Digital)DreamHost LLC
Our verdict
Both are officially recommended by WordPress.org, but they treat customers very differently. Bluehost lures with deep promos and recoups with a roughly quadrupled renewal and persistent upsells. DreamHost renews at a fair $8, includes a 97-day money-back guarantee, and keeps its checkout clean. Performance is comparable; the economics and the respect are not. DreamHost wins.
“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
“Monthly billing without punishment, a 97-day money-back guarantee, and renewal prices that do not triple. The most honest pricing among the big American hosts.”Editorial team, on DreamHost