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DreamHost Email vs Bluehost Professional Email

On privacy it's a tie. On price it's a tie. On features it's Bluehost Professional Email. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.

Should you pick DreamHost Email or Bluehost Professional Email?

  • DreamHost Email suits you best if you want 25 GB of storage.
  • Go for Bluehost Professional Email if you'd like your diary and address book in one place with your email.
FeatureDreamHost EmailBluehost Professional Email
Overall2.52.5
Privacy0.50.5
Price4.54.5
Features4.04.5
Cheapest planEmail
$1.67 a mailbox a month, yearly
Professional Email
From $1.67 a user a month, yearly
Free planNoNo
Storage25 GB10 GB
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United States United States
Your data is kept in United StatesNot confirmed
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trialUnknownUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsNo✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202622 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • On price: DreamHost Email Email at $1.67 a mailbox a month, yearly, against Bluehost Professional Email Professional Email at From $1.67 a user a month, yearly.
  • Space: DreamHost Email gives 25 GB of storage, Bluehost Professional Email 10 GB of storage.
  • Data location: United States for DreamHost Email, Not confirmed for Bluehost Professional Email.

Common questions

Is DreamHost Email more private than Bluehost Professional Email?

They score the same for privacy: 0.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the United States for DreamHost Email, Not confirmed for Bluehost Professional Email).

Is DreamHost Email cheaper than Bluehost Professional Email?

Their cheapest plans cost about the same: DreamHost Email $1.67 a mailbox a month, yearly, Bluehost Professional Email From $1.67 a user a month, yearly.

Can I use my own domain with DreamHost Email or Bluehost Professional Email?

Yes, both do. DreamHost Email: Yes. Bluehost Professional Email: Yes.

Where is my email stored with DreamHost Email and Bluehost Professional Email?

DreamHost Email keeps it in the United States. Bluehost Professional Email keeps it in Not confirmed.

Price changes and news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.

The latest headlines: DreamHost Email news · Bluehost Professional Email news.

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