Bluehost vs SiteGround vs Pressillion: Which Hosting Platform Is Best for Agencies?
Choosing the right WordPress hosting platform isn’t just a technical decision – it’s a strategic one.
As an agency managing dozens (or hundreds) of client sites, you’re not just picking infrastructure.
You’re choosing:
- How fast your clients’ websites load
- How quickly your team can troubleshoot
- How predictable your monthly costs are
- How scalable your workflows become
Two of the most popular names in WordPress hosting are Bluehost and SiteGround. Both have been around for years, cater to large audiences, and promise performance, reliability, and support.
But are they built for agencies?
In this comparison, we’ll walk through:
- A full Bluehost vs SiteGround comparison
- Where both platforms fall short for agencies
- Why Pressillion exists – and why it’s becoming the go-to choice for growing WordPress agencies
“After moving to pressillion from WPengine. PHP worker limitation is completely mitigated. The website can now easily handle 300 orders per minute, where WPengine maxed out at about 7.”
Performance: Bluehost vs SiteGround Speed & Stability
When evaluating Bluehost vs SiteGround performance, the first thing to note is that neither platform was built for high-performance agency workloads.
Bluehost
- Runs on shared hosting infrastructure unless you pay for VPS or Pro tiers
- Basic caching via its own plugin
- Resource limits can kick in on high-traffic WooCommerce or plugin-heavy sites
- Uptime is reasonable, but page load times can fluctuate significantly
SiteGround
- Better optimization out of the box than Bluehost
- Uses Google Cloud infrastructure
- Performance drops at scale – multiple sites with real traffic can still struggle
- Dynamic caching, Memcached, and a proprietary SG Optimizer plugin
Pressillion
- Uses NGINX microcaching, Redis object caching, PHP-FPM, and FastCGI for maximum speed
- Offers containerized isolation for every site, eliminating noisy-neighbor issues
- Lets you choose infrastructure (e.g., Vultr, DigitalOcean etc.) based on proximity and performance
- Built for speed under pressure – whether it’s 50 Woo stores or 200 blogs
Developer Workflows: Can Your Team Work Fast?
Developer experience isn’t always a core focus for generalist hosting platforms.
Bluehost Workflows
- Basic file manager, limited staging
- No built-in Git or CLI workflow
- You’ll often rely on plugins or manual database and file copies to move between staging and production
- Not built for developer collaboration
SiteGround Workflows
- Offers staging on GrowBig or higher plans
- Limited to certain site types (e.g., doesn’t support multisite)
- No Git integration on basic plans
- Backup restores and site transfers are point-and-click, but not workflow-friendly
Pressillion
- Offers CLI access, WP-CLI, and simple staging environments out of the box
- Built for real-world agency teams who don’t want to fight the tools
- Streamlined dashboard and automation built for multiple website operations
WooCommerce Hosting: Who Handles Stores Better?
Client stores aren’t just another site – they’re revenue engines. Speed, uptime, and checkout stability matter.
Bluehost
- Supports WooCommerce, but performance on shared plans is inconsistent
- Caching plugins often conflict with WooCommerce cart/checkout
- Backups not guaranteed unless on higher plans
SiteGround
- Better performance tuning for Woo than Bluehost
- SG Optimizer plugin tries to handle exclusions for WooCommerce
- Still struggles under scale – a decent active Woo store can easily exceed resources
- Support is helpful but can’t always dig into deep WooCommerce problems
Pressillion
- WooCommerce optimized by default
- Cart and checkout routes excluded from caching automatically
- Redis + object cache pre-installed
- Performance-first stack tuned for high transaction volumes
Pricing and Cost Transparency: What You Pay vs What You Get
Bluehost Pricing
- Low intro price hides high renewal costs
- WooCommerce plans cost more and still lack essentials
- Backup/restores and staging only on Pro plans
SiteGround Pricing
- Intro pricing reasonable, but increases sharply after first term
- Many agency-useful features only available on GrowBig or GoGeek
- Resource limits apply even on higher tiers
Pressillion Pricing
- Simple per-site container or per-server model
- No pricing games, no per-feature surprises
- You know what you’re paying – whether you manage 10 sites or 200
Agency Scaling: Managing Hundreds of Sites With Ease
Bluehost
- No multisite or bulk tools
- Adding more sites adds more management burden
SiteGround
- Better than Bluehost but still limited
- GoGeek allows more resources, but no true portfolio management
Pressillion
- Built from the ground up for agencies
- Bespoke dashboard, multisite support, staging/workflow
- Ideal for agencies, freelancers, publishers, and dev teams managing multiple sites
Support Experience: Who Actually Helps When You Need It?
Bluehost Support
- Support is available 24/7 but heavily scripted
- Long queue times during peak periods
- Tier 1 agents often escalate without resolving
- Not WordPress or WooCommerce specialists
SiteGround Support
- Much better than Bluehost
- Live chat and ticket system with decent first-response resolution
- Limited to their scope – complex site issues get generic advice
Pressillion Support
- Real WordPress engineers, not agents
- LiveChat and email-based, with fast, personal response
- WooCommerce and WordPress issues handled by people who understand them
- You get support that speaks your language, not canned replies
Migration & Onboarding
- Migrate from Bluehost to SiteGround: SiteGround offers free migration plugin, but support is limited
- Migrate from SiteGround to Bluehost: Typically requires manual database and file work
- Migrating to Pressillion:
- Free custom migrations by real engineers
- Includes WooCommerce, large networks, complex plugin configs
- DNS, SSL, and uptime checks handled during onboarding
Agency Q&A: Real-World Hosting Scenarios
We manage 40 WooCommerce sites. Who gives us the best balance of speed and cost?
Pressillion – it’s WordPress and Woo-optimized out-of-the-box, faster than shared hosts, and includes everything in one price.
We’re running into caching issues on SiteGround with WooCommerce.
We want migration help - can we do this without extra cost?
We’ve hit resource limits on Bluehost - what now?
You’ll likely need a VPS plan. Or switch to a platform like Pressillion that scales WordPress hosting cleanly.
Can I use a CDN with Pressillion?
Yes, and you’re not locked into one. Use BunnyCDN, Cloudflare, or any CDN provider.
Which provider is best for hosting 30+ WordPress sites?
How does uptime compare between Bluehost and SiteGround
Both offer strong uptime, Pressillion provides 100% while Bluehost and SiteGround claim 99.99% uptime.
We’re not developers - can we manage Pressillion easily?
We need staging and backups across 70 sites. Is that doable without huge add-ons?
We need multisite support for client portfolios. Which platform handles this best?
We’re migrating 100+ blogs and want zero downtime.
Pressillion handles large website network migrations and works with your team to coordinate.
Can I isolate resources per site with Bluehost or SiteGround?
Not really. Bluehost and SiteGround shares resources across sites. Pressillion offers per-site resource isolation via containers.
Are SiteGround or Bluehost good for reselling hosting?
Not for most agencies. Their performance will limit the margins you can make and how happy your clients will be. Pressillion is designed for white-glove WordPress hosting and recurring revenue models.
Which host is more scalable for traffic spikes?
Pressillion uses load-balancing proxy servers that auto-scale to meet all traffic demands. Bluehost and SiteGround may throttle or require plan upgrades when you’re on a lower tier.
How do we manage multisite or group client sites in one place?
Pressillion supports full WordPress multisite natively.
“Everything about their service is first class and provides us the best security, speed and support available. They have provided exceptional service time and again. I truly feel they are an extension of our team.”
Bluehost vs SiteGround: Our Stack
Our platform was built as the foundation of rock-solid hosting that handles all of the technical aspects of running a WordPress website.
Multi-cloud infrastructure
We have partnered with the leading cloud hosting providers so you can choose predictable and exceptionally reliable hosting for your site.
Superior caching architecture
Backed by NGINX‘s powerful and robust caching technology, our architecture produces extremely fast performance for your WordPress sites.
Advanced network security
Prevent and mitigate threats and meet all your compliance objectives with advanced server security, monitoring, and extensive scans.
SSL certificate management
Security is your top priority. Support for Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates to encrypt connections and protect sensitive user data in transit.
Expert support response
Ticket and live chat support are available 24/7/365. Thorough investigation, malware cleanup, and remediation to assist with security issues.
Stage & sync to production
Effortlessly launch new websites, test environments and rapidly deploy changes to production with our customized staging environments.
Managed WordPress updates
Core WordPress, plugins, and themes are monitored and patched by our team to ensure your site is protected by the latest security updates.
Website backups & redundancy
Emergency failover and disaster recovery ensures you’re able to quickly restore your website in the event of an incident.
How we support your business
As a WordPress hosting provider, we know you need more than just a place to host your website. You need a partner to do the backend work automatically behind the scenes, so it’s one less thing to worry about.
We take the burden of updates, security, performance monitoring, and server maintenance so you can focus on your business.
Choose your preferred provider
Transparent pricing, every year
With Pressillion you only pay what you use, are not tied into a contract. There are no hidden costs or any 3X price increases after your initial deal ends.
Host unlimited sites on a single account
Launch as many websites as you want – even on our smallest servers. As long as you have resources available, you can set up and manage unlimited websites on your server.
Everything your site needs, out-of-the-box
Free SSL, Firewalls, Monitoring, Backups, Staging, and more. People that don’t want to complicate their server maintenance, you’ll love how simple it is to launch a site with us.
Our promise to you
24/7 Expert Support
When you win, we win. That’s why our team of WordPress specialists is always available to support you.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We’re so sure you’ll be satisfied that we offer you the world’s best WordPress hosting with no strings attached.
100% Uptime Guarantee
You need reliability - we provide it. Our multi-cloud architecture ensures success by making your site available 24/7/365.
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