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SiteGround vs Cloudways

Compare SiteGround and Cloudways to find the best tool for your needs.

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SiteGround

Popular WordPress-recommended hosting provider with speed-focused features and excellent support.

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Cloudways

Managed cloud hosting platform that offers WordPress hosting on top of various cloud providers with a balance of control and ease-of-use.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $3.99/month (promotional) with higher renewal rates
Starting at $10/month (Digital Ocean), $11/month (Linode), $33.30/month (AWS)

Pros & Cons

SiteGround

Pros

  • Official WordPress recommended host
  • Excellent customer support
  • Built-in performance optimization
  • Free SSL and daily backups

Cons

  • Higher renewal prices after initial term
  • Storage limitations on all plans
  • Resource restrictions on lower plans
  • Interface can be overwhelming for beginners

Cloudways

Pros

  • Choice of 5 different cloud providers
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing model
  • Good balance of control and management
  • Built-in caching and optimization

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve than some managed options
  • No email hosting included
  • Support can be slow on basic plans
  • Interface less intuitive than some competitors
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