Web Hosting comparison · 2026
Cloudways vs SiteGround (2026 Comparison)
Side-by-side: pricing, features, pros, cons, and our editorial winner for web hosting.
Winner summary
SiteGround wins overall
Scoring 9.2/10 vs 9/10 in our 2026 review.
Cheaper
SiteGround
Higher rated
SiteGround
Better free tier
Tie
Feature comparison
| Dimension | Cloudways | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| ProductsVerdict score | 9/10 | 9.2/10 |
| User rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Starting price | $11/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial | 30-day money-back |
| Best for | Developers & agencies | Small business & freelancers |
| Badge | — | Editor's Choice |
Cloudways key features
- DO/Vultr/Linode/AWS/GCP
- 1-click vertical scaling
- Free SSL & auto-healing
- Built-in cache stack
- 24/7 chat
SiteGround key features
- Free SSL, CDN & email
- Daily backups
- 24/7 chat & phone
- Free migration
- Ultrafast PHP + NGINX
Cloudways — pros & cons
Pros
- True pay-as-you-go
- Easy vertical scaling
- Strong DO Premium / Vultr HF performance
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Email is paid add-on
SiteGround — pros & cons
Pros
- Best mid-tier support
- Excellent 99.99% uptime
- Built-in caching
Cons
- Renewals 4× intro price
- Storage caps on entry plan
When to pick which
Choose Cloudways if…
- Scalable WordPress
- Custom PHP apps
- Agency multi-site
Choose SiteGround if…
- WordPress small biz
- Agency client sites
- WooCommerce starter