Bluehost vs SiteGround

Not long ago, I did a comparison between Bluehost and Hostgator, and the reasons are practically the same: they both are great companies and can deliver a good service.

The Plans:

In a similar fashion, let’s explore the different plans:

Bluehost:

SiteGround:

As they only have 4 plans in common, those are the ones I will compare. However, worry not, because I’ll also talk about their other plans (Reseller, Enterprise and WooCommerce) in this hosting review.

Shared Hosting Versus:

This is one of the most popular verticals in hosting services, because it is one of the most popular and easiest-to-use CMSs in the world.

You can literally launch a WordPress site in 30 seconds with it, and it will have a much better performance if you use the right hosting for it. Therefore, let’s compare what each company has to offer you!

Both, Bluehost and SiteGround offers PHP 7 servers, a full 30 days money back guarantee and specialised managed WordPress hosting.

SiteGround offers a 24/7 customer service via live chat and on top of that their hosting is recommended by WordPress itself.

Bluehost on the other end is one of the best web hosting provider in the hosting industry because they have their own control panel,  which provides a better site speed, free migrations, better website security and one of the best website builders out there.

As you can see, both companies offer some serious value with each of their plans, but of course, your choice will depend on the kind of business you are running.

However, as you can easily tell, there is a big difference again: the price.

If you are running on a low budget, then your choice is evident: SiteGround has what you need, plus you will only have to pay 12 months upfront to get the special price.

Trust me, if you are running a small business website or any similar project, then SiteGround will will suit you better, as they are far cheaper and will offer you an excellent performance.

However, WP hosting is all about the features each company can offer you, so let’s check what they bring to the table.

Bluehost: Why Should You Choose It?

This company has destined plenty of resources for offering some of the most solid WP hosting plans in the internet:

Both, SiteGround and BlueHost offer are aware of the intense competition amongst hosting companies in this sector, and I have to say that they offer excellent features that will make your site run without problems.

If their low-tier plans were more affordable, then they would be able to fare better against SiteGround, because the difference in prices is notorious.

Before I continue, you also need to know that WordPress officially recommends Bluehost, so that’s a huge point in their favor. I had already mentioned this in my comparison between this company and Hostgator, by the way.

SiteGround: What’s The Fuzz About It?

SiteGround’s plans are more than just affordable; they are also packed with excellent features:

As you can see, they also offer excellent features that will make your site run smoothly.

Now, you can take a better informed and much wiser decision on what company should host your WP site.

Finally, note that there is a HUGE advantage of SiteGround over Bluehost: they will transfer your site for free, whereas Bluehost will bill you nearly $150 USD.

Many persons just want to do a website transfer to a better hosting, and by making it free, it is more than sure that SiteGround hosting will attract far more costumers.

My Verdict Here:

You are the one who should decide in the end, but I have to say that SiteGround is clearly the superior choice here, because they offer more affordable plans and they are packed with far more features than Bluehost.

Some will prefer BlueHost, but in most cases that need WP hosting, SiteGround is the better hosting service. Period.

Dedicated Hosting Versus:

Now, it is time to compare the best solution for anyone with a big website and who wants to take things to the next level.

Unfortunately, SiteGround doesn’t offer VPS plans, so we cannot compare them. However, you must know that dedicated servers are the next step after that, and they offer you excellent advantages:

There are several reasons to prefer a dedi hosting plan; however, if you are a total beginner, then you should look into the other options at your disposal, because this is better suited for advanced users.

Now, let’s compare what both companies have to offer!

Once again, we have this huge contrast in terms of prices!

However, in order to make help you to pick the perfect plan for your business, let’s take a more detailed look at the features each company puts at your disposal.

Bluehost: What Can Their Dedicated Servers Offer You?

Apart of the affordable prices, because their plans are some of the cheapest you will ever find, they also offer great features:

For the price, they offer plenty of excellent features, being the mirrored RAID storage one of the best; because it guarantees that they will protect your data.

Furthermore, as you will have full root access, you can totally customize it to your own needs as much as you want.

I’d say that, if you think these features are all you need, then you are better off with Bluehost than with SiteGround, especially if your budget is not very permissive.

On the other hand, if you think that the resources and features are not enough, feel free to check everything web hosting services SiteGround puts at your disposal.

SiteGround: Do The Features Justify the Price?

I know that their prices are very expensive – even for the entry-level plan – but they might offer exactly what you need to run your website.

I really like how they offer key features for different platforms and CMSs:

That’s for these platforms, but let’s look into other excellent features:

If you put all of their services together with what they already offer, it is easy to see that their plans are packed with immense value.

However, the prices can be a barrier too high for some people, but if at this stage, you think that they offer what you need, then try them.

Important Notes about the Price and other important aspects:

Like with the rest of plans, Bluehost requires a 36-month upfront payment to get access to their promotional prices. Therefore, these would be the prices if you decided to pay under other modalities

Fortunately, there is no set-up fee. However, if you really want to keep prices low, then you will have to pay several months in advance.

What I like about SiteGround is that their prices are monthly, and of course, they offer discounts if you pay in advance:

However, be aware that there is a $99 set-up fee.

Not all of us are capable of paying 12+ months upfront, so that can be a barrier for many. However, if you are looking for a dedicated server, then it is because your website is already profitable and you just want to take things to the next level.

Maybe you are reselling hosting, and your company is already bringing good profits, so it is not a bad idea to invest in improving your current service.

If this makes sense for your business, then go for it. In the end, dedicated hosting is for advanced users and the big boys, and if you are one of them, then why not?

About CPUs and RAM: SiteGround Is Doing It Perfect!

I’d like to point out that I love SiteGround’s transparency, because they even let you know the kind of CPUs they are using. Props for that, and I think that Bluehost should do the same, in order to please the geekiest customers.

Furthermore, even though Bluehost doesn’t specify the kind of RAM they use (again, more transparency wouldn’t hurt), I will assume they use DDR2 as most company. The difference here is that SiteGround uses DDR3, and it offers important advantages: