SiteGround
Hostcomplex score
6.3/10SiteGround is a hosting company that sells shared and cloud hosting, including hosting for WordPress and WooCommerce. It also offers domain services, website-building tools and other products for running an online business.
3 deals: SiteGround StartUp (−81%), SiteGround GrowBig (−80%), SiteGround GoGeek (−79%)
SiteGround plans compared
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1 website · Free domain6.2/10
- Disk space
- 10 GB
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Price
- $3.34/mo −81% renews at $17.88/mo
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Unlimited websites · Free domain6.3/10
- Disk space
- 50 GB
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Price
- $6.14/mo −80% renews at $31.29/mo
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Unlimited websites · Free domain6.3/10
- Disk space
- 100 GB
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Price
- $9.49/mo −79% renews at $44.70/mo
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 05:00.
All specifications
| Plan | SiteGround StartUp | SiteGround GrowBig | SiteGround GoGeek |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VAT | Excl. VAT | Excl. VAT | Excl. VAT |
| Backups | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Staging environment | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Live chat, Telefoon, Ticket | Live chat, Telefoon, Ticket | Live chat, Telefoon, Ticket |
| Websites | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Databases | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data centre location | Nederland, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Spanje, Polen, Verenigde Staten, Singapore, Japan, Australië | Nederland, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Spanje, Polen, Verenigde Staten, Singapore, Japan, Australië | Nederland, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Spanje, Polen, Verenigde Staten, Singapore, Japan, Australië |
| Storage | 10 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Intro price period | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| SSH access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free domain | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mailbox size | 10 GB | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| PHP versions | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD | SSD |
| Minimum term | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Control panel | Eigen paneel | Eigen paneel | Eigen paneel |
| Email accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| Backup retention | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| 1-click install (WordPress) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
About SiteGround
SiteGround says it began in 2004, founded by IT graduates who wanted to build a hosting service. Its headquarters are in Sofia, Bulgaria. The company describes itself as privately owned and independent; the specific ultimate owners have not been confirmed, and no parent company is identified.
SiteGround is best known for managed web hosting, particularly plans marketed for WordPress, alongside its own site-management tools and customer support. It has expanded into website creation, ecommerce, email marketing and AI-related products.
SiteGround's product range
Shared and managed web hosting
Shared hosting plans include WordPress and WooCommerce hosting options. In our comparison, StartUp is listed for one website with 10 GB of storage, while GrowBig and GoGeek allow multiple websites and list 50 GB and 100 GB of storage respectively. These plans can suit personal sites, small businesses and growing websites. The plans include features such as SSL, backups and a site control panel; staging is listed on GrowBig and GoGeek.
Cloud hosting
SiteGround offers cloud plans for websites and applications that need a cloud-hosting option rather than shared hosting.
Reseller hosting
Reseller plans and tools are aimed at people who want to resell hosting and manage websites for multiple clients.
Domains
SiteGround offers domain registration and transfers.
Website Builder and ecommerce
The Website Builder combines templates with AI-assisted options. SiteGround also offers tools for creating and managing online stores.
Email Marketing and Google Workspace
Its products include a platform for creating, sending and automating email campaigns, as well as Google Workspace services offered through SiteGround.
AI products
Coderick AI is for creating websites, web apps and other tools. AI Studio is a workspace for content and business tasks.
Servers and support
SiteGround says its hosting uses Google Cloud infrastructure. Its listed data centre locations include sites in the US, UK, Europe, Singapore and Australia. The company states that support is available around the clock, including weekends and holidays, through live chat, phone and tickets. Some contact options may be accessed through the logged-in Client Area.
Who SiteGround suits
SiteGround may suit site owners who want managed hosting, WordPress-oriented features and tools for handling site tasks in one account. Its cloud and reseller options also address different hosting needs.
Look elsewhere if you need a hosting type SiteGround does not list, or if you want a provider whose renewal terms and account limits are a better fit for your requirements. Check the exact plan terms before ordering.
Read our full SiteGround review for our assessment, or compare shared hosting options in our shared hosting comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SiteGround based?
SiteGround lists its headquarters in Sofia, Bulgaria. The company also operates through a group of entities registered in several countries.
What does SiteGround sell?
Its range includes shared and cloud hosting, reseller hosting, domain services, a website builder, ecommerce tools, email marketing, Google Workspace and AI products.
Does SiteGround offer WordPress hosting?
Yes. SiteGround markets managed hosting for WordPress, and its shared hosting includes WordPress-related features such as one-click installation. It also offers hosting marketed for WooCommerce.