SiteGround vs Hostinger

Side by side

Prices come from each provider's official plan page in US dollars on 7 September 2026. They vary by country and billing term, so check your checkout total before paying.

The cost gap is bigger than it looks

SiteGround costs $47.88 to get started against Hostinger's $143.52. That makes SiteGround the easier first step, especially if you are not sure the site will last.

Then the discount ends. SiteGround renews at $17.99/mo, which is $215 a year. Hostinger renews at $10.99/mo or $132 a year. Stay three years and SiteGround costs you noticeably more.

Where SiteGround wins

• One year of commitment instead of four.
• Daily backups rather than weekly, so you lose less if something breaks.
• Under $50 to try a full year.
• A strong support reputation, which matters when your site goes down.

Where Hostinger wins

• A much lower renewal price — $10.99/mo against $17.99/mo.
• Three websites on the plan instead of one.
• Twice the storage.
• A free domain for the first year.

Which one fits you

• Testing a new idea — SiteGround. One year, under $50.
• Committed for the long run — Hostinger. It renews far cheaper.
• Running more than one site — Hostinger allows three.
• Worried about losing data — SiteGround backs up daily.
• Need a domain too — Hostinger includes one for a year.

How we compared them

We read both official plan pages on the same day and compared the entry plan each company promotes to new customers. Starting costs are the advertised monthly rate multiplied by the required term. We did not run a lab speed test, because real speed depends on your site and your visitors' location.