Hosting
SiteGround
Shared and managed WordPress hosting.
What it is
SiteGround offers shared and managed WordPress hosting with a reputation for support and reasonable performance. It is aimed at people who do not want to administer a server: managed updates, caching and support handle the parts that usually break. The trade is shared-hosting limits and renewal pricing, so it fits sites with predictable traffic rather than spiky ones.
SiteGround pricing
SiteGround publishes 1 plan. Paid tiers start at $2.99/mo.
| Plan | Price | What the vendor’s page says |
|---|---|---|
| StartUp | $2.99/mo | StartUp $2.99/month promo, renews $17.99: 1 site, 10 GB, ~10,000 visits |
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-08. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source
Key features
Managed WordPress
Handles core updates, caching and staging for WordPress sites.
Built-in caching and CDN
Serves cached pages and static assets without extra configuration.
Support-led operations
Provides support that covers site issues, not just server uptime.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Support is genuinely responsive
- Good performance for shared hosting
- Free migrations and TLS
Where it falls short
- Renewal prices jump sharply
- Storage limits are tight
- Resource limits on the cheapest plans
Who it is for
Small sites that need reliable hosting without managed pricing.
Pick it or skip it
Pick SiteGround if
- New sites that want a cheap first year: StartUp is $2.99/month promo for 1 site and 10 GB
- Owners of several small sites: GrowBig at $4.99 promo hosts unlimited sites with 50 GB
- People who value daily backups, free CDN and email included in every plan
Skip it if
- You do not check renewal prices — StartUp renews at $17.99, GrowBig $29.99, GoGeek $44.99 a month
- Your traffic is beyond ~400,000 monthly visits; shared plans are sized below that
- You need root access or custom server software; this is managed shared hosting
Our verdict
Good hosting at the introductory price. Budget for the renewal, which is where the real cost appears.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does SiteGround cost after the first year?
- SiteGround's promotional prices apply to the first 12 months prepaid: StartUp $2.99, GrowBig $4.99 and GoGeek $7.99 a month. At renewal they rise to $17.99, $29.99 and $44.99 a month respectively, excluding VAT. All plans include SSL, daily backups, CDN, email and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Who is SiteGround best for?
- Small sites that need reliable hosting without managed pricing.
- What are the main drawbacks of SiteGround?
- The trade-offs we noted: Renewal prices jump sharply; Storage limits are tight; Resource limits on the cheapest plans.
- When should you not use SiteGround?
- Skip SiteGround if: You do not check renewal prices — StartUp renews at $17.99, GrowBig $29.99, GoGeek $44.99 a month; Your traffic is beyond ~400,000 monthly visits; shared plans are sized below that; You need root access or custom server software; this is managed shared hosting.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- SiteGround — Web hosting ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: StartUp $2.99/month promo, renews $17.99: 1 site, 10 GB, ~10,000 visits, GrowBig $4.99 promo, renews $29.99: unlimited sites, 50 GB, ~100,000 visits, GoGeek $7.99 promo, renews $44.99: 100 GB, 400,000+ visits, promo requires 12-month prepay; excl. VAT; 30-day money back; free domain first year, SSL, daily backups, CDN, email
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change.
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