SiteGround Pricing (2026): Intro vs Renewal Costs Explained

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Updated October 31, 2026. Prices below were checked on SiteGround’s web hosting page on this date.

SiteGround is known for strong support and performance, but its pricing has one big catch: the low advertised price is for your first term only, and renewal prices are several times higher. Here’s what SiteGround’s three shared hosting plans really cost, both now and when you renew.

SiteGround pricing at a glance

• StartUp: $2.99 a month for the first 12 months, then $17.99 a month. 1 website.
• GrowBig: $4.99 a month for the first 12 months, then $29.99 a month. Unlimited websites.
• GoGeek: $7.99 a month for the first 12 months, then $44.99 a month. Unlimited websites plus developer tools.
• Billing: the introductory price is prepaid for 12 months.
• Money-back guarantee: 30 days.

First-year vs renewal cost

Plan	First 12 months	Paid upfront	Renewal price	Renewal per year
StartUp	$2.99/mo	$35.88	$17.99/mo	$215.88
GrowBig	$4.99/mo	$59.88	$29.99/mo	$359.88
GoGeek	$7.99/mo	$95.88	$44.99/mo	$539.88

Upfront and yearly totals are the monthly price times 12, before taxes. Prices are for SiteGround’s shared web hosting plans.

What each plan includes

Every plan includes a free domain name, free SSL, a CDN, free daily backups, free email, free website transfer, managed WordPress auto-updates, the SiteGround website builder and 24/7 expert support.

StartUp

One website with unlimited traffic and 10 GB of storage. It’s enough for a single small business site or a personal project.

GrowBig

Unlimited websites and 50 GB of storage, plus on-demand backups, faster PHP and a staging tool for testing changes before they go live. SiteGround labels it its best-value plan.

GoGeek

Unlimited websites and 100 GB of storage, plus everything in GrowBig, Git integration with staging, private DNS, white-label client access and priority support. It’s built for larger sites and for people who manage sites for clients.

Costs and catches to know about

• Renewal prices are much higher. StartUp jumps from $2.99 to $17.99 a month, six times the intro price. Budget for the renewal price, not the sale price.
• You pay the first year upfront. The $2.99 rate means paying $35.88 at checkout.
• StartUp is one site only. If you might add a second site, GrowBig avoids an upgrade later.
• Check the domain terms at checkout. A free domain is listed on every plan; check how long it’s free and what it renews at before you buy.

Is SiteGround worth the price?

SiteGround is a good fit if you value support and reliability and are comfortable paying more at renewal for it. Daily backups on every plan and well-regarded support are why it’s our pick for support and performance in our web hosting guide. If the lowest long-term cost matters most, Hostinger’s Premium plan renews at $10.99 a month, compared with $17.99 for SiteGround StartUp. And if you’d rather not manage hosting at all, an all-in-one builder like Wix or Squarespace includes it (see Wix vs Squarespace).

Frequently asked questions

How much does SiteGround cost per month?

From $2.99 a month for the first 12 months on StartUp, renewing at $17.99 a month. GrowBig is $4.99 then $29.99, and GoGeek is $7.99 then $44.99.

Does SiteGround have a money-back guarantee?

Yes. SiteGround offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on its hosting plans.

Which SiteGround plan should a small business choose?

StartUp covers a single business website. Choose GrowBig if you’ll run more than one site or want staging to test changes safely.

Comparing hosts? See all four options, with first-term and renewal prices side by side, in our guide to the best web hosting for small business, or see SiteGround vs Hostinger.