Compute & performance
- Allocated CPU, RAM and storage by plan
- Root-level server control
- Vertical upgrades available through larger plans
- Actual workload performance is not inferred from specifications
Official-source provider dossier
Bluehost
Virtual private server · Managed or self-managed
Bluehost offers self-managed and managed VPS hosting on AMD EPYC hardware with DDR5 memory, NVMe storage, root access and unmetered bandwidth.
Virtual private serverHosting modelManaged or self-managedManagementFrom $4.69Published entry priceNot benchmarkedReason documented below
Plans & pricing
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vCPU1
RAM2 GB DDR5
Storage50 GB NVMe
Renewal$5.69/mo
Displayed monthly rate$4.69/mo
Billing basis24-month introductory term
Estimated 12 months$56.28/yr
Official pricing note
Prices are introductory USD rates for a 24-month term. Published renewals are $5.69, $11.99, $28.99 and $49.99 per month; VAT/GST and optional panel support are extra.
At a glance
What Bluehost offers
Best for developers and growing sites wanting an accessible VPS upgrade path with optional managed support.
BandwidthUnmeteredAcceptable-use limits apply
Root accessIncluded
ProcessorAMD EPYC
Uptime SLA99.99%Provider-published
Independent benchmarkNot yet publishedNo controlled HostingHunt test
Included capabilities
Features arranged by category
Security
- Network protection varies by provider
- OS and application patching depends on management level
- Control-panel licensing may be optional
- Backups must be checked separately before purchase
Server workflow
- Choose an operating system or image
- Deploy through provider portal
- Configure applications through SSH or an optional panel
- Monitor usage and scale resources as required
Support & billing
- Introductory and renewal rates are identified
- Taxes and add-ons can change checkout total
- Managed and unmanaged support scopes differ
- Official order page is the final source of truth
Platform coverage
Infrastructure & supported workloads
Infrastructure options
Applications and use cases
Decision guide
Strengths and considerations
Why it may fit
- Low entry price
- Modern hardware specification
- Clear renewal prices
- Managed option available
Check before buying
- Lowest price requires 24 months upfront
- Promotions are first-term only
- Self-managed service requires administration skills
- Panel/support add-ons can change total