Quick answer
SiteGround is a managed web hosting company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bulgaria. It hosts websites on Google Cloud infrastructure with free daily backups, free SSL and CDN, managed WordPress updates and 24/7 expert support. Plans start at $3.99 a month for the first year.
What is SiteGround?
SiteGround is a premium managed host known for strong support and speed. It was founded in 2004 in Bulgaria and today runs its hosting on Google Cloud, with its own caching, security and site tools.
Every web hosting plan includes free daily backups, free SSL and CDN, free email, managed WordPress autoupdates and free site migrations. You can build with WordPress or the SiteGround Website Builder, and move to dedicated cloud resources when you need more power.
SiteGround key features
01
Google Cloud storage
Premium Google Cloud storage on every plan.
02
Free daily backups
Automatic daily backups included on all plans.
03
Free SSL and CDN
SSL certificates and CDN included at no extra cost.
04
Multilevel caching
Built-in caching plus faster PHP and custom MySQL tuning.
05
Managed WordPress
Autoupdates, WP-CLI and SSH, and an AI Agent for WordPress.
06
Website Builder
AI-powered drag-and-drop builder with templates.
07
Staging and Git
Staging on GrowBig, plus Git on GoGeek.
08
Free migrations
Experts move your site or use the automatic WordPress migrator.
09
24/7 expert support
Round-the-clock support, with priority support on GoGeek.
SiteGround pricing plans (2026)
SiteGround sells shared web hosting (also used for WordPress and WooCommerce) and dedicated cloud hosting. Web hosting prices below are for the first 12 months, prepaid; plans then renew at the regular monthly rate. Cloud plans are billed monthly.
Web hosting (shared and WordPress)
StartUp
$17.99/mo · 12 months prepaid · renews at $17.99/mo
- 1 website, unlimited traffic
- 10 GB Google Cloud storage
- Free daily backups
- Free SSL, CDN and email
- Managed WordPress updates
Best value
GrowBig
$29.99/mo · 12 months prepaid · renews at $29.99/mo
- Unlimited websites
- 50 GB Google Cloud storage
- 30% faster PHP
- Staging
- Free daily backups
GoGeek
$44.99/mo · 12 months prepaid · renews at $44.99/mo
- Unlimited websites
- 100 GB Google Cloud storage
- Staging + Git
- White-label access
- Priority support
Web hosting plans compared
| Feature | StartUp | GrowBig | GoGeek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro price | $3.99/mo | $6.69/mo | $10.69/mo |
| Renewal price | $17.99/mo | $29.99/mo | $44.99/mo |
| Websites | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Storage | 10 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Traffic | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Daily backups | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free SSL, CDN, email | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30% faster PHP | No | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | No | Yes | Yes + Git |
| White-label access | No | No | Yes |
| Priority support | No | No | Yes |
Cloud hosting
Dedicated cloud resources with automated scaling options, billed monthly. All plans include 5 TB data transfer.
Jump Start
Billed monthly
- 4 CPU cores
- 8 GB memory
- 40 GB SSD
- 5 TB data transfer
Business
Billed monthly
- 8 CPU cores
- 12 GB memory
- 80 GB SSD
- 5 TB data transfer
Business Plus
Billed monthly
- 12 CPU cores
- 16 GB memory
- 120 GB SSD
- 5 TB data transfer
Super Power
Billed monthly
- 16 CPU cores
- 20 GB memory
- 160 GB SSD
- 5 TB data transfer
What every plan includes
- Free daily backups
- 24/7 expert support
- Free SSL and CDN
- Free email
- Free site migrations
- Managed WordPress autoupdates
Prices are in USD, exclude taxes and were checked on 28 October 2026. The intro price applies to the first 12-month term. Check the latest prices on the official SiteGround pricing page.
How to use SiteGround
- 1
Go to siteground.com and choose a hosting plan.
- 2
Register a new domain or use one you already own.
- 3
Complete your order and log in to Site Tools.
- 4
Install WordPress, use the Website Builder or request a free migration.
- 5
Publish your site and manage backups, email and security in Site Tools.
Who should use SiteGround?
WordPress site owners
Get fast, managed WordPress with daily backups.
Small businesses
Host a reliable business site with expert support.
Agencies and freelancers
Use staging, Git and white-label access on GoGeek.
Online stores
Run WooCommerce on fast, secure hosting.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Free daily backups on every plan
- Excellent 24/7 expert support
- Fast Google Cloud infrastructure with caching
- Strong managed WordPress tools
Watch out for
- High renewal prices after the first year
- StartUp allows only 1 website
- Storage limits are small for the price
- Cloud plans start at $100 a month
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Our verdict
SiteGround is a premium choice for WordPress sites that value speed, daily backups and excellent support. The first-year prices are fair, but renewals are steep, so it suits people who will get real value from its managed tools and support.
SiteGround FAQs
Is SiteGround free?
No. SiteGround has no free plan. Web hosting starts at $3.99 a month for the first year.
How much does SiteGround cost?
StartUp costs $3.99, GrowBig $6.69 and GoGeek $10.69 a month for the first 12 months, then $17.99, $29.99 and $44.99 a month. Cloud hosting starts at $100 a month.
Does SiteGround include backups?
Yes. Every SiteGround plan includes free daily backups.
Is SiteGround good for WordPress?
Yes. SiteGround offers managed WordPress updates, caching, staging, WP-CLI and SSH, and an AI Agent for WordPress.
How many websites can I host on SiteGround?
StartUp allows 1 website. GrowBig and GoGeek allow unlimited websites.
Will SiteGround migrate my website?
Yes. SiteGround offers free site migrations, either by its experts or with an automatic WordPress migrator.
