Both Hostinger Premium and SiteGround GrowBig offer comprehensive shared hosting solutions, but cater to slightly different needs. Hostinger provides more storage and 'unlimited' bandwidth, making it suitable for users with larger files or higher traffic potential. SiteGround, on the other hand, emphasizes performance, daily backups, and includes a staging environment, making it a strong choice for WordPress users who value these features and phone support.
| Attribute | Hostinger Premium Shared Hosting | SiteGround GrowBig |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.9% uptime guarantee, with potential credit of 5% of monthly fee if target is not met. | 99.9% uptime guarantee with compensation if downtime exceeds 0.1% annually. Some tests have shown uptime exceeding the guarantee, even reaching 100%. |
| Storage Space (SSD) | 100 GB SSD storage, potentially NVMe SSD. | 20GB of SSD web space |
| Bandwidth Allocation | Unlimited bandwidth. | Unmetered traffic, subject to fair use guidelines |
| Number of Websites Allowed | Up to 100 websites. | Unlimited number of websites, as long as you don't exceed the plan's resource limits |
| Free Domain Registration | Free domain name for the first year. | Free domain name registration for one year (.com, .us, .org, and .net extensions available) |
| Free SSL Certificate | Free SSL certificates included. | Free and automated installation of Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for all domains. SSL certificates automatically renew. |
| Daily Backups | Weekly backups included (Daily backups available on Business Shared Hosting plan). | Daily backups retained for 30 days. On-demand backup creation included. |
| Staging Environment | Not included (WordPress staging tool offered with Business Shared Hosting plan). | Includes a staging environment for WordPress |
| WordPress Optimization | 1-click installation, LiteSpeed caching, and automatic updates. | Officially recommended by WordPress. Easy WordPress installation and automated updates. Ultrafast PHP for improved performance. |
| Customer Support Channels (24/7) | 24/7 via live chat, email, and ticketing system (no phone support). | 24/7 customer support through chat, email, and phone |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee. | 30-day money-back guarantee for shared hosting plans |
| Control Panel (cPanel or Custom) | Custom control panel called hPanel. | Custom Site Tools control panel |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Performance | Varies depending on website optimization and traffic. Some tests show average response times, while others indicate fast loading speeds. | good website speed, even with unoptimized websites. Load times under one second in some tests. |