SiteGround vs Hostinger
Our pick: SiteGround
Hostinger costs much less, both up front and at renewal, and is the better value for most new sites. Pick SiteGround if you want better support and more hands-off WordPress care.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| SiteGround Visit site | Hostinger Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Support | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Value | 6.8 | 9.0 |
| Features and security | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | $2.49/mo |
| Renewal | Renews at $17.99/mo | Renews at $10.99/mo |
| Entry plan | StartUp · 1 site, 10 GB storage | Premium · 3 sites, 20 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat, 24/7 phone, Tickets | 24/7 chat, Email |
| Best for | Bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress looked after and great support | Beginners and small businesses who want the most features for the least money |
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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 | Hostinger |
| Price over three years | Hostinger |
| Features and security | SiteGround |
| Ease of use | Hostinger |
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 Hostinger
Best for: Beginners and small businesses who want the most features for the least money
- Among the lowest prices anywhere
- Very easy hPanel dashboard
- Free domain, email and CDN included
Questions people ask
Is SiteGround or Hostinger better?
SiteGround is the better pick for most people. Hostinger costs much less, both up front and at renewal, and is the better value for most new sites. Pick SiteGround if you want better support and more hands-off WordPress care.
Which is cheaper, SiteGround or Hostinger?
Hostinger starts lower, at $2.49/mo versus $2.99/mo for SiteGround. At renewal, Hostinger 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 7.6). SiteGround offers 24/7 chat, phone and tickets, and its agents are consistently rated among the most knowledgeable in shared hosting.