Head-to-head · Managed VPS Hosting
Bluehost Managed VPS vs KnownHost Managed VPS
Bluehost Managed VPS leads on 0 checks, KnownHost Managed VPS on 3, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBluehost Managed VPS · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceKnownHost Managed VPS · $43.25/mo
Bluehost Managed VPS scores higher on our rubric for managed vps hosting: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
KnownHost Managed VPS is cheaper to start at $43.25/mo against $49.99/mo. KnownHost Managed VPS leads on ram: 6 GB versus 4 GB. KnownHost Managed VPS leads on vcpu cores: 4 vCPU versus 2 vCPU.
Bluehost Managed VPS is the better fit for cPanel-focused managed VPS. KnownHost Managed VPS is the better fit for fully managed Linux VPS administration.
- Bluehost Managed VPS fits best
cPanel-focused managed VPS
- KnownHost Managed VPS fits best
Fully managed Linux VPS administration
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Side by side
| Feature | Bluehost Managed VPS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | KnownHost Managed VPS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Managed VPS Hosting | #4 in Managed VPS Hosting |
| Best for | cPanel-focused managed VPS | Fully managed Linux VPS administration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/mo | $43.25/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Features Bluehost Managed VPS 2/2 · KnownHost Managed VPS 2/2 | ||
| Backups included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Control panel | CPanel | CPanel |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB (best) |
| vCPU cores | 2 vCPU | 4 vCPU (best) |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Monthly bandwidth | Not checked yet | 3072 GB/mo |
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| Our verdict | Bluehost Managed VPS provides virtual private servers for businesses, website owners, and application operators that need dedicated CPU, RAM, and NVMe SSD resources without taking on routine server administration. It is aimed at customers… Read the review → |
KnownHost Managed VPS provides fully managed Linux virtual servers for businesses, agencies, developers, and growing websites. Each plan includes dedicated CPU cores, guaranteed RAM, NVMe storage, bandwidth, full root access, security… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bluehost Managed VPS — where it wins
- Managed setup, maintenance, security, and updates
- Dedicated CPU, RAM, NVMe storage, and unmetered bandwidth
- cPanel with WHM, migration tooling, and restoration support
Where it doesn't
- Paid service with no free plan
- Web-only platform availability
- Best suited to customers who want cPanel and WHM
KnownHost Managed VPS — where it wins
- Dedicated CPU cores and guaranteed RAM across all plans
- cPanel, DirectAdmin, or Plesk control-panel choices
- Migration help, security hardening, and 24/7/365 support
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $43.25 per month
- Linux-only hosting limits platform choice
- Higher resource tiers increase the monthly cost
- Bluehost Managed VPS9.1/10 · Paid
A managed, cPanel-led VPS option for sites moving beyond shared hosting.
Visit BluehostFull verdict → - KnownHost Managed VPS8.6/10 · Paid
A managed Linux VPS with dedicated resources, root access, and 24/7/365 support.
Visit KnownHostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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