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SiteGround vs Bluehost for Australia

Compare SiteGround vs Bluehost for your Australia website. Read the selected package recommendation, included features and payment terms in AUD.

About this comparison

How we choose hosting

Our pickEditorial recommendation

SiteGround

WordPress with email and daily backups

  • Daily StartUp backups support website data recovery.
  • Included email helps organise website communication.
  • StartUp provides an annual package paid upfront.
When to choose the alternative

Bluehost

Choose Bluehost Starter for up to ten small websites within 10 GB. The selected variant includes migration and a 36-month prepaid term.

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Key differences

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Key differences
Plan detailsOur pick SiteGroundStartUp12 months paid upfrontBluehostStarter36 months paid upfront
Starting / standard rate per month≈ 5.67 AUD
Renewal per month≈ 14.21 AUD/mo
Term & billing36 months paid upfront
Confirmed amount for the period≈ 204.27 AUD
ManagementManaged
Websites10 Advantage on this feature
Storage10 GB
Daily backupsLimited
Email includedLimited
Website migrationIncluded
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Amounts in AUD are estimates. Provider billing: USD.

Currency & conversion details

Exchange rate: 2026-10-27

  • SiteGround · StartUp · annual prepaidSource price: 2.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 17.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 35.88 USD
  • Bluehost · Starter · 36-month introductory termSource price: 3.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 9.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 143.64 USD

Plans in this comparison

2 providers · 5 matching plans
1

SiteGround

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Example planMatching planShared hosting · Managed

StartUp

Websites
1
Storage
10 GB
Daily backups
Included
Email
Included
Starting / standard rate

≈ 4.25 AUD/mo

12 months paid upfront

Due for this period: ≈ 51.02 AUD

Renewal: ≈ 25.58 AUD/mo

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Price details

Source price: 2.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 17.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 35.88 USD

12 months prepaid. Renews at the stated monthly rate. Taxes depend on checkout location.

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Other plans (2)
Example planMatching planShared hosting · Managed

GrowBig

Websites
Unlimited*
Storage
50 GB
Daily backups
Included
Email
Included
Starting / standard rate

≈ 7.10 AUD/mo

12 months paid upfront

Due for this period: ≈ 85.15 AUD

Renewal: ≈ 42.65 AUD/mo

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Price details

Source price: 4.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 29.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 59.88 USD

12 months prepaid. Unlimited websites remain subject to account resources. Confirm taxes at checkout.

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Example planMatching planShared hosting · Managed

GoGeek

Websites
Unlimited*
Storage
100 GB
Daily backups
Included
Email
Included
Starting / standard rate

≈ 11.36 AUD/mo

12 months paid upfront · excl. tax

Renewal: ≈ 63.98 AUD/mo

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Price details

Source price: 7.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 44.99 USD/mo

Advertised international USD introductory rate prepaid for 12 months; renewal is USD 44.99/month. 100 GB storage, daily backup and managed WordPress features. Resource policies apply even where websites or traffic are advertised as unlimited. Taxes, domain renewal and optional extras can add to the bill.

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About the provider

Give your WordPress project a managed home with SiteGround. Compare plans for Australia in AUD.

SiteGround combines managed WordPress hosting, daily backups and email in the selected plans. This brings website operations and professional communication into one package. Daily copies give you a route to recover website data after changes, while the storage tiers make it straightforward to choose a size for your project.

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Bluehost

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Example planMatching planShared hosting · Managed

Starter

Websites
10
Storage
10 GB
Daily backups
Limited
Email
Limited
Starting / standard rate

≈ 5.67 AUD/mo

36 months paid upfront · excl. tax

Due for this period: ≈ 204.27 AUD

Renewal: ≈ 14.21 AUD/mo

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Price details

Source price: 3.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 9.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 143.64 USD

36-month term; monthly amount is a prepaid equivalent. Weekly backups and a professional-email trial. VAT/GST excluded.

Excl. applicable taxes

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Other plans (1)
Example planMatching planShared hosting · Managed

Business

Websites
50
Storage
50 GB
Daily backups
Limited
Email
Limited
Starting / standard rate

≈ 9.94 AUD/mo

36 months paid upfront · excl. tax

Due for this period: ≈ 357.85 AUD

Renewal: ≈ 19.89 AUD/mo

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Price details

Source price: 6.99 USD/mo · Renewal: 13.99 USD/mo · Due for this period: 251.64 USD

36-month term; monthly amount is a prepaid equivalent. Weekly backups; professional email is a trial. VAT/GST excluded.

Excl. applicable taxes

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About the provider

Get several website projects started with Bluehost’s managed hosting and WordPress support. Compare plans for Australia in AUD.

Bluehost is a practical option for running websites on managed hosting with WordPress support. Starter provides 10 GB for up to ten websites. Business expands both the available space and website allowance. Migration included in the selected packages helps move an existing site from its previous hosting into the new environment.

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SiteGround vs Bluehost

Choose SiteGround for WordPress hosting with daily backups and email in the selected packages. StartUp gives a single website its own starting point, while GrowBig and GoGeek provide more room for additional projects. Bluehost provides managed website hosting with WordPress support and migration in the selected packages. Starter covers up to ten websites, while Business brings a larger collection of projects into one account.

Our pick: SiteGround

WordPress with email and daily backups. Daily StartUp backups support website data recovery. Included email helps organise website communication. StartUp provides an annual package paid upfront. Choose Bluehost Starter for up to ten small websites within 10 GB. The selected variant includes migration and a 36-month prepaid term.

SiteGround

StartUp includes one website and 10 GB and is our starting recommendation for a single site. GrowBig expands storage to 50 GB and supports more websites within the account resources. GoGeek provides 100 GB for a larger set of projects. All three selected packages include daily backups, email and migration.

Bluehost

We recommend Starter for up to ten small websites that fit within 10 GB. Business provides 50 GB and supports up to 50 websites. Select a package around the number of projects and files you need. Email and backup options, along with the payment term, are described beside each variant so you can choose the service combination for your site.

Compare these packages in AUD

The Australia edition starts in AUD. Converted amounts use the cached ECB reference snapshot; they do not change the original charge currency or create a separate national tariff. Compare the first payment, its period and renewal with the selected package’s features.

For an Australian small business, a useful shortlist starts with the website you will maintain: its application, file space, email and recovery routine. If a developer will look after updates, include that handover in your brief. AUD prices make the selected international packages easier to put beside a local project budget. Read the original currency and complete payment period in the offer details before selecting the configuration.

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