Choose GreenGeeks if…
- you want the lowest upfront price: $2.95/mo vs $3.99/mo for Bluehost.
- you need more room for media and backups: 25 GB vs 10 GB on the entry plan.
GreenGeeks vs Bluehost: WordPress Hosting Prices Compared
Bluehost is the cheaper of the two over 5 years: its entry plan (Starter) costs $383.40 including renewals, $321.60 less than GreenGeeks Lite at $705.00.
Across the 6 measurable points below, GreenGeeks comes out ahead on 2 and Bluehost on 4. Prices are the intro and renewal rates from our plan data; the 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term, then renew at the regular rate.
At a Glance
| GreenGeeks | Bluehost | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Lite | Starter |
| Starting intro price | $2.95/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Entry plan renewal price | $13.95/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Renewal increase | +373% | +150% |
| 5-year cost (entry plan) | $705.00 | $383.40 |
| Websites (entry plan) | 1 | 10 |
| Storage (entry plan) | 25 GB | 10 GB |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
| Control panel | cPanel | cPanel |
Highlighted cells mark the better value on that row.
Choose Bluehost if…
- you plan to stay for years: the entry plan costs $383.40 over 5 years vs $705.00.
- you run several sites: the entry plan allows 10 websites vs 1.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
GreenGeeks plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $2.95/mo | $13.95/mo | 1 year | $705.00 | 1 | 25 GB |
| Pro | $4.95/mo | $18.95/mo | 1 year | $969.00 | Unlimited | 50 GB |
| Premium | $8.95/mo | $30.95/mo | 1 year | $1,593.00 | Unlimited | 100 GB |
Bluehost plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $3.99/mo | $9.99/mo | 3 years | $383.40 | 10 | 10 GB |
| Business | $6.99/mo | $13.99/mo | 3 years | $587.40 | 50 | 50 GB |
| eCommerce Essentials | $14.99/mo | $21.99/mo | 3 years | $1,067.40 | 100 | 100 GB |
Pros and Cons
GreenGeeks
- Eco-friendly (300% renewable energy match)
- Good performance with LiteSpeed
- Free nightly backups
- High renewal prices
- No 24/7 phone support
- Setup fee for monthly billing
Bluehost
- User-friendly for beginners
- Officially recommended by WordPress.org
- Affordable introductory pricing
- High renewal rates
- Aggressive upselling during signup
- No monthly billing option
Recent Pricing and Plan Changes
GreenGeeks
No tracked changes yet.
Bluehost
Full Bluehost price historyGreenGeeks vs Bluehost FAQ
Is GreenGeeks cheaper than Bluehost?
On the intro term, GreenGeeks is cheaper: Lite starts at $2.95/mo, compared with $3.99/mo for Bluehost Starter.
Which renews cheaper, GreenGeeks or Bluehost?
Bluehost renews cheaper: $9.99/mo for Starter, versus $13.95/mo for GreenGeeks Lite.
How much do GreenGeeks and Bluehost cost over 5 years?
Buying the intro term and then renewing, the entry plans cost $705.00 at GreenGeeks (Lite) and $383.40 at Bluehost (Starter) over 5 years.
Which gives more storage, GreenGeeks or Bluehost?
On the entry plans, GreenGeeks Lite includes 25 GB of storage and Bluehost Starter includes 10 GB.