Too Close to Call
Score Comparison
Criteria
Bluehost
DreamHost
Overall Score
8.2
8.1
Performance
7.8
8.0
Features
8.5
8.2
Ease of Use
8.8
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.0
8.5
Support
7.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Bluehost
DreamHost
Starting Price
$2.95/mo
$2.59/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Bluehost
WordPress beginners and small businesses looking for reliable, affordable hosting
Bluehost remains a top choice for WordPress hosting with its beginner-friendly interface, official WordPress endorsement, and competitive introductory pricing, though users should be aware of higher renewal costs.
Strengths
- Official WordPress.org recommended hosting provider
- Free domain name for the first year
- One-click WordPress installation with automatic updates
- 24/7 customer support via phone, chat, and email
Limitations
- Renewal prices significantly higher than introductory rates
- Limited storage on basic plans
- Site migrations not free on all plans
When to Choose DreamHost
Privacy-conscious users and those who value a generous refund policy
DreamHost combines solid performance with an industry-leading 97-day money-back guarantee and strong privacy values, though its custom control panel requires some adjustment for cPanel users.
Strengths
- 97-day money-back guarantee (industry leading)
- Officially recommended by WordPress.org
- Unlimited traffic and SSD storage on shared plans
- Free domain privacy protection included
Limitations
- Custom control panel instead of industry-standard cPanel
- Email hosting costs extra on basic plans
- No phone support on shared hosting plans
