Quick comparison
| Feature | Bluehost | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.6 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 12 | 42 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS, Dedicated | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | R 54,58 | R 18,50 |
| Renewal from | R 203,32 | R 185,00 |
| Max RAM | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 3000 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 27 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 54,58 Renewal: R 203,32 | — | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 100,83 Renewal: R 277,32 | — | 20 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 305,25 | 8 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 76,41 | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 170,71 | 32 GB | 1000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 997,81 | 8 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 7 000,22 | 128 GB | 3000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 387,31 | 4 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 4 872,72 | 64 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 904,32 | 16 GB | 450 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 645,28 | 16 GB | 450 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 152,63 | 4 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 18,50 Renewal: R 185,00 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 66,96 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 37,00 Renewal: R 111,00 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 16 328,26 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 101,35 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 188,22 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 20 510,87 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 100,54 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 945,11 Renewal: R 1 105,98 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 107,18 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 40,22 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 005,43 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 37,00 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 92,50 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 572,50 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 148,00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 387,50 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 330,00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 370,00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 220,00 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 6 475,00 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 277,50 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 647,50 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 035,00 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 295,00 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 775,00 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 6 105,00 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 555,00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 295,00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 277,50 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 515,00 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 925,00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 035,00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 145,00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 4 070,00 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 665,00 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 960,00 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 590,00 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 221,20 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 643,48 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 60,33 Renewal: R 90,49 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 160,87 Renewal: R 321,74 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, Bluehost or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (Bluehost: ZAR 54.58/mo vs IONOS: ZAR 18.50/mo).
Which is better, Bluehost or IONOS?
Bluehost scores higher (Bluehost: 4.6/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, Bluehost or IONOS?
Bluehost: up to 128 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
Bluehost 3000 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both Bluehost and IONOS list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
Bluehost is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between Bluehost and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.