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 InMotion Hosting
InMotion Hosting 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 | InMotion Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $3.99/month (better) | $5.49/month |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 90 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 75% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Newfold Digital | InMotion Hosting |
| 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
- You want the lower starting price
Choose InMotion Hosting if…
- WordPress sites that need human support
- Small agencies with several client sites
Features
Bluehost
- Free SSL and CDN
- Free domain for one year
- Staging sites
- Weekly website backups
- Malware scanning and removal
- Free WordPress migration
InMotion Hosting
- 24/7 human support
- Uptime guarantee
- Free migration
- NVMe SSD storage
- Free SSL
- WordPress installer
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
InMotion Hosting
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- 24/7 expert human support
- Free migration and free SSL
- Renewal price is more than double the intro price
- Many plan tiers make comparison harder
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
InMotion Hosting
WP LaunchStarts here
$5.49/month
2 websites sites
- Renews at 14.49 per month
- Free migration
- Free SSL
WP Power
$6.49/month
10 websites sites
- Renews at 18.49 per month
- Free migration
- Free SSL
WP Pro
$11.49/month
40 websites sites
- Renews at 25.49 per month
- Free migration
- Free SSL
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.
InMotion Hosting
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Bluehost vs InMotion Hosting questions
Is Bluehost better than InMotion Hosting?
On our comparison InMotion Hosting comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bluehost or InMotion Hosting?
Bluehost starts at $3.99/month and InMotion Hosting starts at $5.49/month.
Can I get Bluehost or InMotion Hosting cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bluehost was 75% off last year.
Both products
InMotion Hosting sells shared, WordPress, VPS and dedicated hosting with 24/7 human support and a 99.99% uptime guarantee.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $5.49/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for InMotion Hosting