Hostinger vs Bluehost
Two web hosting affiliate programs, compared field by field on verified terms. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.
60% per sale (typically $60–$150) · 30 days cookie
Good — best for "How to start a blog/website" beginner content
Bluehost
WordPress-recommended hosting · Hosting
$65+ per sale (tiered to $100+) · 30 days cookie
Fair — best for beginner bloggers monetizing setup tutorials
The verdict
Hostinger — 67/100
Hostinger wins by 4 points on stronger earnings structure, stronger brand conversion. Bluehost still makes sense for a specific fit: beginner bloggers monetizing setup tutorials.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Hostinger | Bluehost |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 60% per sale (typically $60–$150) | $65+ per sale (tiered to $100+) |
| Model | One-time bounty | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 30 days | 30 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$90 ✓ | ~$70 |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $100 ($50 PayPal) | $100 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, wire | PayPal, wire |
| Payment terms | NET 45–60 (refund window) | NET 45+ |
| Geo focus | Global | Global |
| Terms verified | 2026-08 | 2026-08 |
Score breakdown
Subscores are 1–10, weighted per the methodology.
Earnings power (35%)
Attribution window (20%)
Trust & conversion (20%)
Payout reliability (15%)
Ease of entry (10%)
Why pick Hostinger
- Aggressive pricing converts beginner traffic extremely well
- High percentage payout on multi-year plans
- Strong global brand spend
Watch out
Long validation window before payment
Full Hostinger profile →Why pick Bluehost
- Instant approval, easy start
- Low-price entry plans convert beginners
- Decades of affiliate program history
Watch out
Product reputation has slipped among reviewers
Full Bluehost profile →