SiteGround vs Flywheel
Our pick: SiteGround
SiteGround is cheaper, includes email and has excellent support. Flywheel is the better tool for designers handing sites to clients.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| SiteGround Visit site | Flywheel Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Support | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Value | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Features and security | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | $25/mo |
| Renewal | Renews at $17.99/mo | Same price at renewal |
| Entry plan | StartUp · 1 site, 10 GB storage | Starter · 1 site, 25,000 visits/mo, 10 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 60 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat, 24/7 phone, Tickets | 24/7 chat, Support form |
| Best for | Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support | Freelance designers and small agencies who build sites and hand them to clients |
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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 | SiteGround |
| Price over three years | SiteGround |
| Features and security | SiteGround |
| Ease of use | Flywheel |
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 Flywheel
Best for: Freelance designers and small agencies who build sites and hand them to clients
- Very easy, design-focused dashboard
- Demo sites and billing transfer for client work
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Questions people ask
Is SiteGround or Flywheel better?
SiteGround is the better pick for most people. SiteGround is cheaper, includes email and has excellent support. Flywheel is the better tool for designers handing sites to clients.
Which is cheaper, SiteGround or Flywheel?
SiteGround starts lower, at $2.99/mo versus $25/mo for Flywheel. At renewal, SiteGround is cheaper. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is faster?
SiteGround scores higher for speed and uptime (8.8 vs 8.0).
Which has better support?
SiteGround scores higher for support (9.2 vs 8.0). SiteGround offers 24/7 chat, phone and tickets, and its agents are consistently rated among the most knowledgeable in shared hosting.