Short answer: SiteGround's StartUp plan costs $2.99 a month for the first 12 months, then renews at $17.99 a month on a yearly term. That's about six times the intro price, the biggest jump among the hosts in our Renewal Price Index.
SiteGround's regular prices
These are SiteGround's own published regular rates, which apply when your intro term ends (October 2026):
| Plan | Billed monthly | 12-month term | 24-month term |
|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | $24.99/mo | $17.99/mo | $14.99/mo |
| GrowBig | $34.99/mo | $29.99/mo | $24.99/mo |
| GoGeek | $49.99/mo | $44.99/mo | $39.99/mo |
Prices exclude sales tax and VAT.
What StartUp costs over three years
- Year one: $35.88 (12 months at $2.99)
- Years two and three, on yearly renewals: $431.76 (24 months at $17.99)
- Three-year total: about $468, compared with about $108 if the intro price lasted.
Renewing on the 24-month term at $14.99 brings years two and three down to $359.76.
SiteGround8.4/10
Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support
Is it still worth it?
SiteGround earns its price in a few ways: excellent 24/7 support by chat, phone and ticket; fast hosting on Google Cloud; and its free Speed Optimizer and Security Optimizer plugins. If you'd rather pay for that than troubleshoot yourself, $17.99 can be fair.
If price matters more, these renew for much less:
| Host | Renews at | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Web | $6/mo | Managed WordPress, unlimited visits, phone support |
| Hostinger | $10.99/mo | Intro price needs a 48-month prepay |
| DreamHost | $10.99/mo | Daily backups, up to 25 sites |
- 1
Liquid Web8.5/10
Small businesses and WooCommerce stores that want managed hosting, unlimited visits and phone support on a budget
- 2
Hostinger8.3/10
Beginners and small businesses who want the most features for the least money
- 3
DreamHost7.7/10
Bloggers and small sites that want low prices and flexible terms without heavy upsells
How to pay less for SiteGround
- Renew on the 24-month term for $14.99 instead of $17.99.
- Contact support before renewal and ask for a discount; hosts often have one for customers who ask.
- Move if the numbers don't work. Most alternatives migrate WordPress sites free. See SiteGround alternatives.
Compare SiteGround with the cheapest options in SiteGround vs Hostinger, or see the full SiteGround pricing breakdown.
Sources
- SiteGround: current rates for shared hosting plans (updated October 12, 2026)
- SiteGround WordPress hosting plans