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Compare Bluehost and cPanel 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.95/mo per month*
No pricing available
Bluehost
Star Rating
(275)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.95/mo per month*
Browse all 3 pricing planscPanel
Star Rating
(186)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that cPanel excels in ease of use, scoring 9.0 compared to Bluehost's 7.5. Reviewers mention that cPanel's intuitive interface and streamlined navigation make it easier for beginners to manage their websites effectively.
- Reviewers say that cPanel offers superior quality of support, with a score of 8.6 versus Bluehost's 6.9. Users highlight cPanel's responsive customer service and extensive knowledge base as key factors in their satisfaction.
- Users on G2 mention that cPanel's control panel integration is top-notch, scoring 9.0 compared to Bluehost's 7.5. Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration with various applications and tools, enhancing their overall experience.
- Reviewers mention that cPanel provides better database support, scoring 9.0 against Bluehost's 7.3. Users report that cPanel's compatibility with multiple database types and easy management tools are significant advantages.
- Users say that cPanel shines in security tools, achieving a score of 8.5 while Bluehost scores 7.3. Reviewers highlight cPanel's robust security features, including automated backups and malware scanning, as essential for protecting their websites.
- G2 users report that cPanel's product direction is more favorable, with a score of 8.4 compared to Bluehost's 5.0. Reviewers mention that cPanel consistently updates its features and tools, ensuring they stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bluehost
Basic Shared Hosting
$3.95/mo
per month*
Our shared service delivers a powerful, proven
platform that's perfect for hosting your websites.
* The promotional price is for the first term only and renews at the regular rate.
- Websites : 1
- Storage Space: 50 GB SSD Storage
- Bandwidth : Unmetered
cPanel
No pricing availableFree Trial
Bluehost
No trial information availablecPanel
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.7
227
9.1
149
Ease of Use
7.5
230
9.0
149
Ease of Setup
7.3
123
8.5
78
Ease of Admin
7.2
117
8.8
78
Quality of Support
6.9
217
8.5
126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.2
115
8.9
72
Product Direction (% positive)
5.0
217
8.3
141
Features by Category
Visibility
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Set Up
4.3
10
Not enough data
5.0
10
Not enough data
4.5
10
Not enough data
Security
5.4
9
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
4.3
7
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
Support
5.9
9
Not enough data
4.2
8
Not enough data
4.8
7
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
5.4
15
Not enough data
5.2
15
Not enough data
4.8
16
Not enough data
5.4
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
Security
5.2
14
Not enough data
4.9
15
Not enough data
5.0
14
Not enough data
5.4
14
Not enough data
Free Resources
5.0
14
Not enough data
5.4
15
Not enough data
5.2
15
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.0
139
8.9
108
7.8
137
8.9
107
7.2
121
8.9
110
7.5
134
9.0
107
7.5
107
8.7
93
7.5
78
8.8
96
7.4
75
8.3
89
7.6
109
9.0
111
7.3
111
9.0
107
7.3
113
8.5
110
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bluehost and cPanel are categorized as Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Unique Categories
Bluehost is categorized as Domain Registrars, Shared Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and WordPress Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bluehost
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
cPanel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Computer Software
6.6%
Design
5.5%
Writing and Editing
4.8%
Other
59.8%
Information Technology and Services
26.6%
Computer Software
11.6%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Internet
6.9%
Entertainment
4.0%
Other
40.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bluehost
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sheena C.
Verified User in Consumer Services
I like the fast response from chat and by being a new website owner I was completely confused about what I should do first and what should happen next but Bluehost has step by step guide on how to get your website up and functioning. The layout also makes...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Evan T.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Super Unhappy here. They can not get a DNS populated and their 2-factor authenticator code never works. DO NOT USE BLUEHOST EVER. This is the response I get every time in chat "I understand that this has caused you inconvenience. Please be assured that our...
cPanel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Layla B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Cpanel is a tool that allows to have control of the server in addition to how easy it is, it allows to control different aspects of the servers. This software in addition to protecting the servers is extraordinary the administration that has. It is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
had difficulty transferring domain between accounts
Sheena C.
Verified User in Consumer Services
I like the fast response from chat and by being a new website owner I was completely confused about what I should do first and what should happen next but Bluehost has step by step guide on how to get your website up and functioning. The layout also makes...
Layla B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Cpanel is a tool that allows to have control of the server in addition to how easy it is, it allows to control different aspects of the servers. This software in addition to protecting the servers is extraordinary the administration that has. It is...
Evan T.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Super Unhappy here. They can not get a DNS populated and their 2-factor authenticator code never works. DO NOT USE BLUEHOST EVER. This is the response I get every time in chat "I understand that this has caused you inconvenience. Please be assured that our...
Verified User in Accounting
had difficulty transferring domain between accounts
Discussions
What your website loading speed with Bluehost?
2 comments
DM
It is 3 to 5 second.Read more
What is the purpose of Bluehost?
1 comment
RW
Bluehost is a website hosting company, but they also have services for email, storage, and databases.Read more
Bluehost has no more discussions with answers
What is best option if we want to switch away from cPanel (not Plesk)
1 comment
AY
If you are looking for an alternative panel as cPanel changed their pricing and most of the providers are now switching from cPanel to other management...Read more
Pricing Hike
1 comment
DS
They have changed their business model and revenue generation model it's just the up-gradation for the better product and quality.Read more
Why would you go for cPanel when there are better alternatives like DirectAdmin?
1 comment
SH
The extensive ability of this app far surpases that of DirectAdmin, not to mention, the free on-demand support.Read more
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