SiteGround vs DreamHost
Our pick: SiteGround
SiteGround has faster servers and much better support. DreamHost costs less at renewal and allows 25 sites on its entry plan.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| SiteGround Visit site | DreamHost Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Support | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Value | 6.8 | 8.6 |
| Features and security | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | $2.89/mo |
| Renewal | Renews at $17.99/mo | Renews at $10.99/mo |
| Entry plan | StartUp · 1 site, 10 GB storage | Launch · 25 sites, 25 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat, 24/7 phone, Tickets | 24/7 chat, 24/7 tickets |
| Best for | Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support | Bloggers and small sites that want low prices and flexible terms without heavy upsells |
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Highlighted cells show the higher score in each row.
Winner by category
| Speed and uptime | SiteGround |
|---|---|
| Support | SiteGround |
| Price in year one | DreamHost |
| Price over three years | DreamHost |
| Features and security | SiteGround |
| Ease of use | SiteGround |
Which one should you choose?
Why pick SiteGround
Best for: Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support
- Outstanding 24/7 support
- Fast on Google Cloud with built-in caching
- Daily backups and email included
Why pick DreamHost
Best for: Bloggers and small sites that want low prices and flexible terms without heavy upsells
- 100% uptime guarantee with credits
- 25 sites and 25 GB on the entry plan
- Daily backups even on the cheapest plan
Questions people ask
Is SiteGround or DreamHost better?
SiteGround is the better pick for most people. SiteGround has faster servers and much better support. DreamHost costs less at renewal and allows 25 sites on its entry plan.
Which is cheaper, SiteGround or DreamHost?
DreamHost starts lower, at $2.89/mo versus $2.99/mo for SiteGround. At renewal, DreamHost is cheaper. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is faster?
SiteGround scores higher for speed and uptime (8.8 vs 7.6).
Which has better support?
SiteGround scores higher for support (9.2 vs 7.0). SiteGround offers 24/7 chat, phone and tickets, and its agents are consistently rated among the most knowledgeable in shared hosting.