Bluehost India review 2026: plans, renewal and who it suits
Every plan in rupees, the renewal price and how it compares for Indian sites.
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Short answer: Bluehost suits people who want many sites on one plan (10 on Starter) and WordPress staging. For a typical Indian blog it costs more than Hostinger or MilesWeb, renews at ₹349 a month, keeps weekly backups and does not list an India data centre.
Bluehost India plans and prices
From bluehost.com/in on 19 Oct 2026. The page does not show GST; the total column adds 18%.
| Plan | Price (36 months) | Renews at | First 36 months + 18% GST | Sites | Storage | Backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₹199/mo | ₹349/mo | ₹8,454 | 10 | 10 GB NVMe | Weekly |
| Business | ₹279/mo | ₹529/mo | ₹11,852 | 50 | 50 GB NVMe | Weekly |
| eCommerce Essentials | ₹649/mo | ₹1299/mo | ₹27,570 | 100 | 100 GB NVMe | Weekly |
What is good and what to watch
Good
- 10 sites even on Starter, with WordPress staging, SSH and WP-CLI
- Free domain for the first year and a free CDN
- 99.99% uptime SLA and a 30-day money-back guarantee
Watch out for
- Renews at nearly double (₹199 to ₹349 on Starter)
- Weekly backups on shared plans
- No India data centre listed
- GST not shown on the plans page
How to buy Bluehost in India
Screenshot taken on 19 Oct 2026.
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- 1
Pick a plan
bluehost.in now redirects to bluehost.com/in. Prices are for a 36-month term with the renewal shown under each plan.
Bluehost India plans page, 19 Oct 2026 - 2
Check tax at checkout
The plan page does not say whether GST is included. Expect 18% GST in the cart and check the total before paying.
- 3
Choose your data centre
Bluehost says you pick the data centre at checkout from North America, South America, Europe and Asia. It does not list an India location.
Bluehost vs Hostinger for an Indian site
| Bluehost Starter | Hostinger Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹199/mo, 36 months | ₹139/mo, 48 months |
| Renews at | ₹349/mo | ₹449/mo |
| First term with GST | ₹8,454 | ₹7,873 |
| Sites | 10 | 3 |
| Backups | Weekly | Weekly |
| India data centre | Not listed | Mumbai |
Full comparison: Hostinger vs Bluehost.
What users say
Trustpilot ratings, read on 19 Oct 2026.
Bluehost4.5out of 5 · 31,973 reviews on Trustpilot
Hostinger4.6out of 5 · 73,289 reviews on TrustpilotTrustpilot does not verify every review; treat the rating as a signal, not proof.
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Bluehost India review: FAQ
Is Bluehost good in India?
It is a well-known WordPress host with many sites per plan, but for Indian visitors it is more expensive than Hostinger or MilesWeb, renews higher, keeps weekly backups on its shared plans and does not list an India data centre.
What is the Bluehost India price?
Starter is ₹199 a month for 36 months (₹8,454 with 18% GST), Business ₹279 and eCommerce Essentials ₹649, as listed on bluehost.com/in on 19 Oct 2026.
What does Bluehost renew at?
Starter ₹349, Business ₹529 and eCommerce Essentials ₹1,299 a month, as shown under each plan.
Is bluehost.in still separate?
No. On 19 Oct 2026 bluehost.in redirected to bluehost.com/in.
Does Bluehost have a server in India?
Its plans page lists data centres in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, chosen at checkout. It does not name an India location.
About this page
Pritam Sonone
Founder of Digital Pritam. WordPress developer and designer, WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 speaker. Builds WordPress sites for clients.
How we checked
- Plans, renewals and GST read on each official page and cart on 19 Oct 2026
- Screenshots taken the same day; we stopped before payment
- User ratings from Trustpilot, read the same day
Sources: MilesWeb plans · Bluehost India plans · Hostinger India
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