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Bluehost vs MevoHost
Real Data. No Marketing Spin.

Bluehost's $2.95 intro rate hides a $10.99+ renewal — a pattern repeated across EIG brands. We run live TTFB, PageSpeed, and SSL tests against both hosts every week from a neutral VPS.

Bluehost
$2.95/mo intro
vs
MevoHost
from $5/mo — always

Live Speed Data — Bluehost vs MevoHost

Pulled in real time from our benchmark database. No cached screenshots.

Live Speed Benchmarks

Tested from US East — automated runner, updated weekly

Live data

Performance History

Trend across recent weekly test runs

Each data point represents one weekly automated test run

The Real Price Comparison

Bluehost looks cheaper on day one. Here is what two years actually costs.

Bluehost
$2.95/mo/mo intro
Renews at $10.99–$18.99/mo
  • Renewal prices jump 3–5× after the first term — one of the worst in the industry
  • Owned by Newfold Digital (formerly EIG), known for degraded support post-acquisition
  • Resource limits throttle sites during traffic spikes on shared plans
  • Forces you through WordPress upsell funnels to get to basic features
Best Value
MevoHost
from $5/mo
Same price at renewal — always
  • NVMe SSD on every plan — no upgrade tax
  • Free SSL, daily backups, staging included
  • Free site migration handled by our team
  • AI-powered 24/7 support with real engineers on escalation
  • No checkout upsells — price is price

Feature for Feature

Bluehost vs MevoHost — what is actually included

Feature
MevoHost
Bluehost
NVMe SSD Storage
MevoHost uses NVMe across all plans. Most competitors use SATA SSD or HDD on entry tiers.
Free SSL (all plans)
Both include Let's Encrypt. MevoHost also supports custom SSL at no extra charge.
Daily Backups
Included on all MevoHost plans. Competitors often charge extra or limit backup retention.
Varies
Free Migration
MevoHost migrates your site for free. Competitors vary — some charge up to $150.
Varies
Renewal Price Lock
MevoHost prices never increase at renewal. Competitors typically 2–5× after the intro term.
AI-Powered Support
MevoHost support is augmented by AI for faster first response. No competitors match this yet.
Staging Environment
Included on WordPress plans. Competitors often limit to higher-tier plans.
Varies
No Checkout Upsells
MevoHost shows the final price before you type a card number. No surprise add-ons.

To be fair — where Bluehost genuinely excels

Officially recommended by WordPress.org

One-click WordPress install with beginner-friendly dashboard

Free domain for first year on most plans

We believe in honest comparisons. If Bluehost strengths matter more to your use case, they may be the right choice for you. If raw performance and honest pricing matter most — that is MevoHost.

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