SiteGround
Premium WordPress hosting built on Google Cloud with award-winning support
SiteGround is a premium web hosting provider founded in 2004, serving over 3 million domains globally. Built on Google Cloud infrastructure with data centres across four continents, it specialises in managed WordPress hosting with proprietary performance tools including SuperCacher technology, free CDN, and the custom Site Tools control panel. Known for exceptional 24/7 customer support and WordPress-specific optimisations, though renewal pricing increases significantly after promotional periods.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
SiteGround against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| SiteGroundThis page | DigitalOcean | Kinsta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | StartUp | — | — |
| From | $17.99/mo | — | $35.00/mo |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Outstanding 24/7 customer support with average 15-minute response times and knowledgeable staff | Transparent, predictable pricing with per-second billing since January 2026 | Exceptional website speed performance consistently ranked at the top of managed WordPress hosts with sub-200ms time-to-first-byte |
| Biggest drawback | Renewal prices increase 500%+ after promotional period ends (StartUp jumps from $2.99 to $17.99/month) | Limited support on free tier—ticket responses can be slow, no phone support at any tier | Premium pricing starting at $35/month makes it 3–10 times more expensive than budget shared hosting, unsuitable for hobby sites or tight budgets |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about SiteGround
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.