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
Cloudways vs SiteGround: how they differ
We have not scored Cloudways against our rubric yet, so we are not naming an overall winner here. The dimensions below are still directly comparable.
Cheaper
SiteGround
Higher rated
Not compared
Better free tier
Tie
Cloudways
Flexible managed cloud across DO, Vultr & AWS
Not yet scored
$11/mo
Feature comparison
| Dimension | Cloudways | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Publishes a 99.99% uptime commitment
- 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