Quick answer
Both start at $1.99/mo, but Hostinger keeps that price for 48 months while SiteGround's intro lasts 12 months and renews at $17.99/mo (StartUp) — about $7 more per month than Hostinger Premium. SiteGround includes daily backups on every plan and has data centers in Australia.
Prices and renewals
| Plan | Intro / mo | Renewal / mo | Sites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger Premium | $1.99 | $10.99 | 3 | 20 GB SSD |
| Hostinger Unlimited | $2.79 | $16.99 | ∞ | 50 GB NVMe |
| SiteGround StartUp | $1.99 | $17.99 | 1 | 10 GB |
| SiteGround GrowBig | $3.99 | $29.99 | ∞ | 50 GB |
| SiteGround GoGeek | $5.99 | $44.99 | ∞ | 100 GB |
| Hostinger | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Backups | Weekly (Premium) · Daily (Unlimited) | Daily |
| Money-back | 30 days | 30 days |
| Data centers | Europe, Asia, North & South America (12 locations) | North America, Europe, Asia, Australia |
| Intro term | 48 months | 12 months |
Prices in USD from each company's own pricing page (hostinger.com/web-hosting, siteground.com/web-hosting.htm), checked 11 Nov 2026. Intro prices need the full prepaid term.
Where Hostinger wins
- Intro price held for 48 months vs 12.
- Renewal far lower: $10.99 vs $17.99 (entry plans), $16.99 vs $29.99 (mid plans).
- 3 sites on the entry plan vs 1.
Where SiteGround wins
- Daily backups on every plan, including the entry plan.
- Data centers in Australia.
- Popular with WordPress developers.
Verdict
For most new websites, Hostinger gives more for less over a 4-year horizon. Check the numbers for your case in the cost calculator, and see all plans on Hostinger pricing.
Our verdict: start with Hostinger.
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Is SiteGround worth the higher price?
If you value daily backups on the entry plan or need Australian servers. Otherwise Hostinger is far cheaper after year one.
Which is cheaper over 4 years?
Hostinger Premium: $95.52 for 48 months. SiteGround StartUp: 12 months at $1.99 then $17.99/mo.
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