Short answer: buy StartUp ($2.99 a month) for a single small site, GrowBig ($4.99) if you run more than one site or want staging, and GoGeek ($7.99) for online stores and agencies that want priority support. For most businesses, GrowBig is the best value. Whichever you choose, plan for the renewal price, which is about six times the intro rate.
The three plans side by side
| StartUp | GrowBig | GoGeek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year one (12-month prepay) | $2.99/mo | $4.99/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Due at checkout | $35.88 | $59.88 | $95.88 |
| Renews at (12-month term) | $17.99/mo | $29.99/mo | $44.99/mo |
| Renews at (24-month term) | $14.99/mo | $24.99/mo | $39.99/mo |
| Websites | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Staging area | No | Yes | Yes |
| On-demand backups | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ultrafast PHP | No | Yes | Yes |
| Priority support and Git | No | No | Yes |
Every plan includes daily backups, free email, free SSL, a free CDN, SiteGround's caching and security plugins, and 24/7 support by chat, phone and ticket. Prices exclude tax.
StartUp: one small site
StartUp is the cheapest way to get SiteGround's support and speed. It hosts one website, with no staging, so you'll be testing changes on your live site. It's right for a personal blog, portfolio or simple business site.
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GrowBig: the best value for most businesses
For $2 a month more in year one, GrowBig adds unlimited websites, a staging area to test changes safely, on-demand backups before big updates, and SiteGround's faster Ultrafast PHP. If you run more than one site, or your site matters to your business, this is the plan to buy.
GoGeek: stores and agencies
GoGeek adds priority support, which puts you at the front of the queue, and Git for developers. Choose it for a WooCommerce store where minutes of downtime cost sales, or an agency managing client sites. If you need more server power than GoGeek, compare SiteGround vs Cloudways.
What you'll pay over three years
| Plan | Year one | Years two and three (24-month renewal) | Three-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | $35.88 | $359.76 | $395.64 |
| GrowBig | $59.88 | $599.76 | $659.64 |
| GoGeek | $95.88 | $959.76 | $1,055.64 |
Renewing on a 12-month term instead costs $72 to $120 more over those two years. See what SiteGround costs after the first year.
How to buy SiteGround smartly
- Pick the plan for what you run today. You can upgrade later without moving your site.
- Take the 12-month intro term unless you're sure you'll stay longer.
- Use the 30-day money-back guarantee to test speed and support.
- When renewal comes, choose a 24-month term for the lower rate, and ask support whether a renewal discount is available.
Not sure SiteGround is the one? See SiteGround vs Hostinger, SiteGround alternatives or the full SiteGround review.
Sources
- SiteGround: current rates for shared hosting plans (updated October 12, 2026)
- SiteGround WordPress hosting plans
- BloggingTitan: SiteGround price history (intro prices checked September 2026)
- SiteGround refund policy