SiteGround Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
SiteGround
HostGator
Overall Score
8.8
7.7
Performance
9.2
7.5
Features
8.5
8.0
Ease of Use
8.5
8.0
Pricing/Value
8.0
7.5
Support
9.5
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
SiteGround
HostGator
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
$2.75/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
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 HostGator
Budget-conscious users who need generous storage and bandwidth
HostGator offers solid value with unmetered resources and a generous money-back guarantee, though support quality has declined and the checkout experience includes many upsells.
Strengths
- Unmetered bandwidth and storage on most plans
- 45-day money-back guarantee (longer than industry standard)
- Free website builder with hundreds of templates
- Wide range of hosting options from shared to dedicated
Limitations
- Customer support quality has declined over the years
- Backup restoration costs extra on basic plans
- Many add-ons pushed during checkout process
