Head-to-head · tested [MONTH] 2026
Hostinger vs SiteGround: which is better for WordPress in 2026?
Same WordPress site, same week, same tests. We scored both hosts on speed, uptime, price after renewal, features and support — here’s who wins each round.
Hostinger
[x.x]/10[ONE-LINE SUMMARY — e.g. faster and cheaper for most small sites]
Visit Hostinger Read the Hostinger reviewSiteGround
[x.x]/10[ONE-LINE SUMMARY — e.g. better support and staging tools]
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Round-by-round scores
Each round is scored out of 10 using our published method. The longer bar wins the round.
Pricing: what you really pay
| Hostinger (our pick) | SiteGround | Cloudways | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | [x.x]/10 | [x.x]/10 | [x.x]/10 |
| Starting price | [PRICE]/mo | [PRICE]/mo | [PRICE]/mo |
| Renewal price | [PRICE]/mo | [PRICE]/mo | [PRICE]/mo |
| Avg. TTFB | [DATA] ms | [DATA] ms | [DATA] ms |
| Free domain | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] |
| Daily backups | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] |
| Staging site | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] | [YES/NO] |
Performance
Time to first byte
Support
[How many chats you opened, what you asked and how fast each host answered.]
Which should you choose?
Choose Hostinger if…
- [REASON 1 — e.g. you want the lowest price for a first site]
- [REASON 2]
- [REASON 3]
Choose SiteGround if…
- [REASON 1 — e.g. you need hands-on support]
- [REASON 2]
- [REASON 3]
FAQ
Is Hostinger good for WordPress?
[ANSWER FROM TEST RESULTS — two or three sentences with the key number.]
How much does it cost after the first year?
[ANSWER — renewal prices per plan.]
Should I choose shared hosting or a VPS?
[ANSWER — link to the shared vs VPS guide.]
Can I move my existing site for free?
[ANSWER — what we found when we tried the migration.]
Final verdict: [ONE-LINE VERDICT]
[Two or three sentences: who should buy it, which plan, and who should look elsewhere — with a link to the better alternative for them.]