SiteGround Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
SiteGround
Cloudways
Overall Score
8.8
8.6
Performance
9.2
9.5
Features
8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
8.5
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.0
8.2
Support
9.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
SiteGround
Cloudways
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
$14/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Usage-based
Making Your Decision
When to Choose SiteGround
Users who prioritize performance and exceptional customer support
SiteGround delivers premium hosting performance and the best customer support in the industry, making it ideal for businesses that value reliability and expert assistance over the lowest price.
Strengths
- Exceptional uptime and server performance with SSD storage
- Industry-leading 24/7 customer support with expert staff
- Free daily backups and SSL certificates on all plans
- Built-in caching and CDN for faster load times
Limitations
- Higher renewal prices after initial term
- Limited storage compared to some competitors
- No monthly billing option on shared hosting
When to Choose Cloudways
Growing businesses and developers who need cloud performance without server management
Cloudways bridges the gap between shared hosting simplicity and cloud performance, offering managed infrastructure on top-tier cloud providers for users who've outgrown traditional hosting.
Strengths
- Managed cloud hosting with major providers (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean)
- Excellent performance with built-in caching and CDN
- Pay-as-you-go pricing with no long-term contracts
- Free staging environments and easy cloning
Limitations
- Higher starting price than shared hosting
- Email hosting not included (requires third-party)
- Steeper learning curve for beginners
