Bluehost pricing and features explained (2026)

Pricing & features guide. Researched from Bluehost’s own pricing pages and help docs, last verified 27 October 2026. This is not a hands-on review. Prices are as shown in US dollars; you may see different prices or currency in your country.

What Bluehost is

Bluehost is one of the biggest budget web hosts. Its WordPress plans run on shared hosting, which keeps the price low. It suits new sites, blogs and small business websites more than busy online stores.

Bluehost WordPress plans and pricing

Bluehost says intro prices are limited-time promotional prices for new customers. Its pricing pages only show intro prices for the 36-month term. Bluehost’s own pages give different renewal prices for Business and eCommerce Essentials, so the table shows the range. Higher Pro, Premium, Enhanced and Elite plans are also available. Tax isn’t included.

Who each plan is for (Bluehost’s words)

• Starter: perfect for your first website or blog.
• Business: ideal for multiple sites needing storage, security and backups.
• eCommerce Essentials: essential commerce tools to sell your content online.

What each plan includes

Starter

• 10 websites and 10GB storage
• Free domain for the first year (12- or 36-month terms)
• Free SSL and Cloudflare CDN
• Weekly backups and a staging site
• Free self-serve migration tool
• 24/7 chat support (no phone support)

Business

• Everything in Starter
• 50 websites and 50GB storage
• Phone support
• Domain privacy for the first year
• AI-powered malware removal

eCommerce Essentials

• Everything in Business
• 100 websites and 100GB storage
• WooCommerce installed, plus payments, subscriptions, memberships and courses tools

Money-back guarantee

• 30 days for a full refund on hosting, if you cancel within 30 days.
• Not covered: monthly plans and add-ons such as domains. If you took the free domain, Bluehost deducts a non-refundable domain fee so you keep the domain.
• After 30 days there are no refunds on new purchases. Renewals can only be refunded within a 15-day window before you’re billed.
• No free plan or free trial.

Limits and catches to know

• Renewal jump: Starter goes from $3.99 to $9.99 a month on a 36-month renewal, or $15.99 if you renew monthly.
• The headline price needs a 36-month term.
• Free domain is year one only, on 12- or 36-month terms, then renews at Bluehost’s normal rate.
• Weekly backups, not daily.
• Email is a one-month Pro Email trial that renews at a monthly fee.
• Add-ons at checkout such as SiteLock and domain privacy aren’t refundable.

Alternatives

Want managed hosting with no renewal jump? See Kinsta or WP Engine. Browse all the hosting I cover.

Bluehost pricing FAQ

How much does Bluehost really cost?

Starter is $3.99 a month for the first 36 months, then $9.99 a month on a 36-month renewal, $11.99 on 12 months or $15.99 monthly.

Does Bluehost have a money-back guarantee?

Yes, 30 days, but not on monthly plans, and a domain fee is deducted if you took the free domain.

Is the domain free?

For the first year, on 12- or 36-month terms.

Does Bluehost include phone support?

From the Business plan up. Starter has 24/7 chat.

How often does Bluehost back up my site?

Weekly on the WordPress plans.

Sources

1. Bluehost WordPress hosting pricing
2. Bluehost WordPress hosting
3. Bluehost web hosting pricing
4. Bluehost help: renewal price FAQ
5. Bluehost help: managed WordPress
6. Bluehost refund policy
7. Bluehost money-back guarantee

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