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Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) vs Bluehost
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for web hosting. Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) has the lower entry price — Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) starts at $2.99/mo, Bluehost at $3.99/mo. Free tier: Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) No, Bluehost No. HIPAA: Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) —, Bluehost —.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
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Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
$2.99/mo entryBluehost
$3.99/mo entrySources — Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting): hosting.com (verified 2026-06-13) · Bluehost: bluehost.com (verified 2026-06-13)
Key features
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting): LiteSpeed web server with built-in caching; Daily backups stored off-server with 30-day restore history; Web Application Firewall (WAF) and malware scanning; DDoS protection; Free SSL certificates; Free website migration; Support for Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL; 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone; In-house engineering team (not outsourced support); Enterprise-grade infrastructure
Bluehost: 99.99% uptime SLA (with 5% monthly credit if breached); Free SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt); Free CDN on all plans; Managed WordPress updates; AI site creation tools (Bluehost AI builder); DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall; Malware scanning and detection; Free site migration tool; 24/7 chat support; phone support on Business+; WooCommerce auto-install and payment processing (eCommerce tier); 30-day money-back guarantee