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Hostinger vs SiteGround
By Cathy Riddell · Prices checked 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 25 Oct 2026
How this page was made: I compared each vendor’s official pricing and feature pages on 25 Oct 2026. Hands-on test notes are added only after I’ve used the product on a real account; until then they’re marked as pending. My review method.
How do Hostinger and SiteGround compare?
| Tool | Best for | Price (official page) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Lowest long-term cost; multiple small sites | Premium US$2.49/mo on a 48-month term, renews at US$10.99/mo (official page, checked 25 Oct 2026) | Visit Hostinger |
| SiteGround | Managed WordPress on Google Cloud | StartUp US$2.99/mo for the first 12 months, renews at US$17.99/mo (official page, checked 25 Oct 2026) | Visit SiteGround |
What does Hostinger cost?
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | Term & key limits (official page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | US$2.49/mo | US$10.99/mo | 48-month term (US$119.52 upfront); 3 websites; 20 GB SSD; weekly backups |
| Unlimited | US$3.49/mo | US$16.99/mo | 48-month term (US$167.52); unlimited websites; 50 GB NVMe; daily backups |
| Cloud Startup | US$7.99/mo | US$25.99/mo | 48-month term (US$383.52); 100 GB NVMe; daily + on-demand backups |
Checked 25 Oct 2026; a Black Friday offer was running. Renewal prices matter more than intro prices over the life of a site.
What does SiteGround cost?
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | Key limits (official page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | US$2.99/mo | US$17.99/mo | 1 website; 10 GB storage |
| GrowBig | US$4.99/mo | US$29.99/mo | Unlimited websites; 50 GB; staging; on-demand backups |
| GoGeek | US$7.99/mo | US$44.99/mo | Unlimited websites; 100 GB; staging + Git; white-label; priority support |
Intro prices are for the first 12 months, prepaid. Every plan includes a free domain, free SSL, CDN, daily backups, free email and 24/7 support, with a 30-day money-back guarantee (official page, 25 Oct 2026).
What’s the real cost after renewal?
Over the long run the renewal price dominates. Entry plans renew at US$10.99/mo (Hostinger Premium) vs US$17.99/mo (SiteGround StartUp). Hostinger’s low intro price also requires a 48-month term.
Which should you choose?
- Hostinger: lowest cost, several small sites on the entry plan (Premium allows 3).
- SiteGround: staging, Git and white-label on higher plans, and Google Cloud infrastructure.
[Cathy to add: hands-on notes from a real Hostinger and SiteGround account: plan tested, date, what was set up, screenshots]
Visit Hostinger Visit SiteGround
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostinger cheaper than SiteGround?
Yes on both intro and renewal prices for entry plans checked 25 Oct 2026: Hostinger Premium US$2.49/mo (renews US$10.99) vs SiteGround StartUp US$2.99/mo (renews US$17.99).
Does SiteGround have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30 days per its official page.
How long is Hostinger’s intro term?
The advertised intro prices were for a 48-month term.
Cathy is an Adelaide-based digital agency founder who sets up and runs small-business software for real clients. She writes every BizStacked guide and keeps the prices on each page dated and sourced. How I review →
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Sources
- https://www.hostinger.com/pricing: Hostinger official pricing page, checked 25 Oct 2026
- https://www.siteground.com/web-hosting.htm: SiteGround official pricing page, checked 25 Oct 2026
Prices are in USD unless stated and come only from the official vendor pages above. Vendors change prices and run promotions often, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Star ratings aren’t published until hands-on testing is complete.