Hostinger vs SiteGround: first-term price, renewal and four-year cost
Both advertise a low first-term price and a higher renewal. What each plan costs by term, what it renews at, and what four years adds up to.
The short answer
Both hosts sell on a low first-term price and renew at a much higher one, so the number that matters is not the banner price but what you pay over the years you expect to stay. On Hostinger the term you pick changes the first price a lot (Premium is $3.99 a month on a 12-month term and $2.49 on 48 months) but not the renewal, which is $10.99 a month for the same term either way. On SiteGround the first-term price is for 12 months prepaid and the plans renew at about four times that price.
The two prices below are in different currencies (Hostinger's page in US dollars, SiteGround's EU site in euros, excluding VAT) and are not converted, so compare each host with its own renewal rather than the two banner numbers with each other. For the wider market see our guide to WordPress hosting prices, renewals and limits.
Hostinger: price by term
| Term | Premium per month | Unlimited per month | Renews at (per month, same term) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $12.19 | $18.99 | $12.19 / $18.99 |
| 12 months | $3.99 (pay $47.88) | $4.99 (pay $59.88) | $10.99 / $16.99 |
| 24 months | $3.49 (pay $83.76) | $4.49 (pay $107.76) | $10.99 / $16.99 |
| 48 months | $2.49 (pay $119.52) | $3.49 (pay $167.52) | $10.99 / $16.99 |
Sources: [1]
The page was showing a Black Friday campaign on 2 November 2026, with the 48-month term labelled best value, so the first-term prices can change. It lists a 30-day money-back guarantee, a free domain for the first year and two free mailboxes per website for the first year on Premium. Premium covers 3 websites, 20 GB SSD storage and weekly backups; Unlimited covers unlimited websites, 50 GB NVMe storage and daily backups. The page does not state whether the prices include tax. Our dated rows are on the Hostinger page.
Sources: [1]
SiteGround: first term and renewal
| Plan | First term per month | Paid for 12 months | Renewal per month | Renewal for 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | €3.99 | €47.88 | €15.99 | €191.88 |
| GrowBig | €6.99 | €83.88 | €27.99 | €335.88 |
| GoGeek | €10.79 | €129.48 | €39.99 | €479.88 |
Sources: [2]
StartUp covers one website with about 10,000 visits and 10 GB; GrowBig unlimited websites, about 100,000 visits and 50 GB; GoGeek unlimited websites and 100 GB. The first-term price needs a prepaid term and the renewal is roughly four times it (StartUp 4.0×, GrowBig 4.0×, GoGeek 3.7×, our arithmetic). Prices are for SiteGround's EU site; visitors from other countries may see another currency, as the SiteGround page notes.
Sources: [2]
What four years adds up to
| Plan and terms | Four-year total | How it is built |
|---|---|---|
| Hostinger Premium, one 48-month term | $119.52 | paid once at checkout |
| Hostinger Premium, 24-month terms | $347.52 | $83.76 + 24 × $10.99 |
| Hostinger Premium, 12-month terms | $443.52 | $47.88 + 3 × $131.88 |
| Hostinger Unlimited, one 48-month term | $167.52 | paid once at checkout |
| Hostinger Unlimited, 24-month terms | $515.52 | $107.76 + 24 × $16.99 |
| Hostinger Unlimited, 12-month terms | $671.52 | $59.88 + 3 × $203.88 |
| SiteGround StartUp, 12-month terms (EUR) | €623.52 | €47.88 + 3 × €191.88 |
| SiteGround GrowBig, 12-month terms (EUR) | €1,091.52 | €83.88 + 3 × €335.88 |
| SiteGround GoGeek, 12-month terms (EUR) | €1,569.12 | €129.48 + 3 × €479.88 |
Side by side: catalogue rates
| Characteristic | Hostinger WordPress Hosting | SiteGround WordPress Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | from $10.99/mo (billed yearly)Source changed · (past the re-check window) — verified; opens the source in a new tab | from €15.99/mo (billed yearly)— verified; opens the source in a new tab |
| Official site | Visit site of Hostinger WordPress Hosting(official site, opens in a new tab) | Visit site of SiteGround WordPress Hosting(partner link, opens in a new tab)Partner link — We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It does not change how we describe the product. |
Catalogue entry prices: the lowest non-promotional rates, which for both hosts are the renewal rates
- from $10.99/mo (billed yearly)Source changed · (past the re-check window) — verified; opens the source in a new tab
- from €15.99/mo (billed yearly)— verified; opens the source in a new tabVisit site of SiteGround WordPress Hosting(partner link, opens in a new tab)Partner link — We may earn a commission if you buy through this link. It does not change how we describe the product.
Choose by the term you can commit to and the renewal you can live with
Hostinger gives you a choice of terms with a first price that falls the longer you commit, and a renewal that is the same whichever term you took; it fits someone who will commit for two to four years and wants the lowest first-term price. SiteGround gives one 12-month promotion and a renewal near four times that; it fits someone who prefers a one-year commitment and will re-evaluate each year. Whichever you pick, put the renewal price in your budget, not the banner price. This is an editorial summary of published list prices, not a ranking and not based on testing either service.
Editorial opinion
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hostinger or SiteGround cheaper?
It depends on the term and on which price you compare. The first-term prices are in different currencies and are not converted. Within each host the renewal is what counts: Hostinger Premium renews at $10.99 a month and SiteGround StartUp at €15.99 a month, both for the same term length as the one you bought.
- What does Hostinger renew at?
The pricing page we read on 2 November 2026 shows Premium renewing at $10.99 a month and Unlimited at $16.99 a month for the same term, whether you bought 12, 24 or 48 months. A 1-month term renews at its own price of $12.19 or $18.99.
- Does SiteGround offer terms other than 12 months?
The pricing information we recorded is for a 12-month prepaid term. Check SiteGround's checkout for other terms before you decide.
- Do the prices include VAT?
SiteGround's prices on the EU site are shown excluding VAT. Hostinger's page does not state whether tax is included, so check the total at checkout.
- Is there a money-back period?
Hostinger's page lists a 30-day money-back guarantee. For refund rules across hosts, including domain fees, see our WordPress hosting guide.
Sources and checks
Sources
Nikita Latyshev is the founder of LATYNEX Labs, an independent publication about business software and infrastructure. LATYNEX Labs is published by Latynex Trade OÜ, Estonia. How the site checks facts, handles sponsorship and earns money is described on its methodology, editorial policy and affiliate disclosure pages.