Bluehost is a web host with WordPress-optimized plans for small sites, online stores and agencies.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $3.99/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bluehost
Bluehost vs BookingPress
BookingPress wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bluehost | BookingPress |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $3.99/month | $89/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 75% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Newfold Digital | Repute InfoSystems |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bluehost if…
- Beginners and small sites on a budget
- Small businesses that want phone support on a mid-tier plan
Choose BookingPress if…
- Small service businesses that take appointments
- Sites that want a free booking plugin to start
- You want to start free
Features
Bluehost
- Free SSL and CDN
- Free domain for one year
- Staging sites
- Weekly website backups
- Malware scanning and removal
- Free WordPress migration
BookingPress
- Free plan
- Customizable booking form
- Staff management
- Online payments
- Reminders
- Multi-location booking
Pros and cons
Bluehost
- Free domain for one year on 12 and 36 month terms
- Free SSL, CDN and WordPress migration included
- 30-day money-back guarantee on hosting
- Renewal prices are roughly double the 36-month intro prices
- Phone support starts on the Business plan
- A domain refund fee applies if you cancel within 30 days on a plan with a free domain
BookingPress
- Free plan with unlimited appointments and services
- Customizable booking form
- 22+ payment gateways
- Lifetime licence option
- Advanced features sit in paid tiers and add-ons
- No free trial is listed on the pricing page
- Reddit threads contain few first-hand user reports
Pricing plans
Bluehost
StarterStarts here
$3.99/month
10 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $9.99/mo
- 10GB NVMe storage, about 40k monthly visits
- Free domain, SSL and CDN in first year
Business
$6.99/month
50 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $13.99/mo
- 50GB NVMe storage, about 200k monthly visits
- Phone support and domain privacy included
Ecommerce Essentials
$14.99/month
100 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $21.99/mo
- WooCommerce included, 100GB NVMe storage
- About 400k monthly visits
BookingPress
Standard (1 site)Starts here
$89/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited appointments
- Staff management
- 22+ payment gateways
Professional (3 sites)
$139/year
3 sites sites
- 60+ premium add-ons
- Multi-location booking
- Recurring appointments and packages
Enterprise (20 sites)
$249/year
20 sites sites
- Stripe POS for in-person payments
- Roles and capabilities
- REST API access
What Reddit says
Bluehost
Reddit users who run WordPress on Bluehost describe slow support and a wp-admin login redirect that several support calls did not fix. Posts also flag an outdated PHP 7.3 default on its WordPress Pro plan and a cPanel layout that is hard for newcomers to navigate.
BookingPress
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Bluehost vs BookingPress questions
Is Bluehost better than BookingPress?
On our comparison BookingPress comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bluehost or BookingPress?
Bluehost starts at $3.99/month and BookingPress starts at $89/year.
Can I get Bluehost or BookingPress cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bluehost was 75% off last year.
Both products
Try BookingPress, a WordPress appointment booking plugin you and your customers will surely love.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $89/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BookingPress