Amazon Web Services vs SiteGround

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Amazon Web Services
4.7
$3.50/mo
VS
SiteGround
4.7
$2.99/mo
Head to head

Every field, matched up

Amazon Web ServicesSiteGround
Rating 4.7/5 4.7/5
Reviews 31,240 18,456
Entry price $3.50/mo $2.99/mo
Uptime 99.99% 99.99%
Founded 2006 2004
Country United States Bulgaria
Hosting types Cloud, VPS, Dedicated Shared, WordPress, Cloud
Money-back guarantee None stated 30 days
Support channels Documentation & forums (free), AWS Developer Support ($29/mo), Business Support ($100/mo), Enterprise Support (custom) 24/7 live chat, 24/7 phone support, Ticket system, Help center
Data center locations 7 6
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Amazon Web Services — in its favour

  • Unmatched breadth of services
  • Global availability and reliability
  • Industry-standard enterprise platform

SiteGround — in its favour

  • Excellent support reputation
  • Fast, secure infrastructure
  • Great for agencies
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, SiteGround starts lower at $2.99/mo against $3.50/mo for Amazon Web Services. Amazon Web Services carries the higher rating overall, at 4.7/5, and Amazon Web Services reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. SiteGround has been operating longer, since 2004.

If entry price is what decides it, start with SiteGround. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Amazon Web Services has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.

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