SiteGround Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
SiteGround
AWS Lightsail
Overall Score
8.8
8.3
Performance
9.2
8.5
Features
8.5
8.8
Ease of Use
8.5
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.0
8.2
Support
9.5
8.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
SiteGround
AWS Lightsail
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
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 AWS Lightsail
Developers wanting simple VPS with option to scale into full AWS
AWS Lightsail offers the reliability of Amazon infrastructure with predictable pricing. Ideal for those who may eventually need AWS services but want a simple starting point.
Strengths
- Predictable flat-rate pricing unlike standard AWS
- Easy path to full AWS services when needed
- Includes free data transfer (up to 3TB)
- One-click WordPress, LAMP, and Node.js stacks
Limitations
- Limited customization compared to EC2
- Support costs extra without Business/Enterprise plan
- AWS Console can still feel overwhelming
