Hetzner vs SiteGround

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

Head to head

Every field, matched up

HetznerSiteGround
Rating 4.8/5 4.7/5
Reviews 6,710 18,456
Entry price $4.15/mo $2.99/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 1997 2004
Country Germany Bulgaria
Hosting types Cloud, VPS, Dedicated Shared, WordPress, Cloud
Money-back guarantee None stated 30 days
Support channels Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum 24/7 live chat, 24/7 phone support, Ticket system, Help center
Data center locations 4 6
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Hetzner — in its favour

  • Best-in-class value for money
  • Strong privacy & compliance
  • Reliable network performance

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 $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and SiteGround reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with SiteGround. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Hetzner 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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