Bluehost Pricing
Bluehost costs from $3/mo up to $10/mo — about $36/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $16/mo average for web hosting tools we track.
Bluehost plans & prices
Every Bluehost plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Bluehost costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3 | $9 | $36 |
| Choice PlusPopular | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| Online Store | $10 | $30 | $120 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Basic $3 | Choice Plus $5 | Online Store $10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 sites | |||
| Free domain | |||
| Unlimited sites | |||
| Daily backups | |||
| WooCommerce tools | |||
| Store themes |
Which Bluehost plan should you choose?
On a budget → Basic ($3/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $36 a year.
Most teams → Choice Plus ($5/mo)
The plan Bluehost positions as its best-value tier for WordPress beginners.
Scaling up → Online Store ($10/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Bluehost good value?
Across the 4 other web hosting tools we track, entry pricing averages $16/mo (from $3 to $35). Bluehost starts at $3/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Bluehost?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bluehost cost?+
Bluehost starts at $3 per month, running up to $10 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does Bluehost have a free plan?+
No — Bluehost does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Basic plan at $3/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is Bluehost per year?+
At the Basic price of $3/mo, Bluehost costs about $36 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Bluehost expensive compared with other web hosting tools?+
The 4 other web hosting tools we track average $16/mo to start. Bluehost's cheapest paid plan is $3/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Bluehost?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.