WP Engine 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.
$200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) · 180 days cookie
Strong — best for professional WordPress and agency audiences
Bluehost
WordPress-recommended hosting · Hosting
$65+ per sale (tiered to $100+) · 30 days cookie
Fair — best for beginner bloggers monetizing setup tutorials
The verdict
WP Engine — 83/100
WP Engine wins by 20 points on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (180 days vs 30 days), lower payout friction. Bluehost still makes sense for a specific fit: beginner bloggers monetizing setup tutorials.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | WP Engine | Bluehost |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) | $65+ per sale (tiered to $100+) |
| Model | One-time bounty | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 180 days ✓ | 30 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$200 ✓ | ~$70 |
| Network | ShareASale | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $50 | $100 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, Payoneer, check | PayPal, wire |
| Payment terms | Monthly, 20th (ShareASale) | 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 WP Engine
- $200 minimum bounty with a 180-day cookie
- Bonus tiers for 5+ sales/month
- Also earns on StudioPress theme sales
Watch out
No recurring component
Full WP Engine 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 →