Choose ScalaHosting if…
- you want the lowest upfront price: $2.95/mo vs $2.99/mo for SiteGround.
- you plan to stay for years: the entry plan costs $393.00 over 5 years vs $899.40.
ScalaHosting vs SiteGround: WordPress Hosting Prices Compared
ScalaHosting is the cheaper of the two over 5 years: its entry plan (Mini) costs $393.00 including renewals, $506.40 less than SiteGround StartUp at $899.40.
Across the 6 measurable points below, ScalaHosting comes out ahead on 4 and SiteGround on 0. Prices are the intro and renewal rates from our plan data; the 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term, then renew at the regular rate.
At a Glance
| ScalaHosting | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Mini | StartUp |
| Starting intro price | $2.95/mo | $2.99/mo |
| Entry plan renewal price | $11.95/mo | $17.99/mo |
| Renewal increase | +305% | +502% |
| 5-year cost (entry plan) | $393.00 | $899.40 |
| Websites (entry plan) | 1 | 1 |
| Storage (entry plan) | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
| Control panel | Custom panel | Custom panel |
Highlighted cells mark the better value on that row.
Choose SiteGround if…
SiteGround does not come out ahead on any number above. What it offers instead: Reliable, secure, and super fast hosting for your WordPress site.
Check SiteGround pricesPlan-by-Plan Pricing
ScalaHosting plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $2.95/mo | $11.95/mo | 3 years | $393.00 | 1 | 10 GB |
| Start | $5.95/mo | $14.95/mo | 3 years | $573.00 | Unlimited | 50 GB |
| Advanced | $9.95/mo | $19.95/mo | 3 years | $837.00 | Unlimited | 100 GB |
| Entry Cloud | $14.95/mo | $39.95/mo | 3 years | $1,497.00 | Unlimited | 50 GB |
SiteGround plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | $2.99/mo | $17.99/mo | 1 year | $899.40 | 1 | 10 GB |
| GrowBig | $4.99/mo | $29.99/mo | 1 year | $1,499.40 | Unlimited | 50 GB |
| GoGeek | $7.99/mo | $44.99/mo | 1 year | $2,255.40 | Unlimited | 100 GB |
Pros and Cons
ScalaHosting
- SPanel (free cPanel alternative)
- Excellent security (SShield)
- Fully managed VPS value
- Prices increase after first term
- Limited data center locations
- Variable support quality
SiteGround
- Excellent performance & speed on Google Cloud
- Top-tier customer support
- Advanced security features
- Higher renewal prices
- Limited storage on basic plans
- Higher price point than budget competitors
Recent Pricing and Plan Changes
ScalaHosting
- Jul 22, 2026ScalaHosting Lowers Mini Plan to $2.95/mo and Trims Renewals by $1
- Jan 15, 2025ScalaHosting 2025 Launch: SPanel Shared and Email Rollout Starts January 15
SiteGround
- Feb 3, 2026SiteGround Free Storage Upgrade: 150% More Storage
- Dec 8, 2025SiteGround 2025 AI Token Pricing Update: New Add-On Tiers From December 8
ScalaHosting vs SiteGround FAQ
Is ScalaHosting cheaper than SiteGround?
On the intro term, ScalaHosting is cheaper: Mini starts at $2.95/mo, compared with $2.99/mo for SiteGround StartUp.
Which renews cheaper, ScalaHosting or SiteGround?
ScalaHosting renews cheaper: $11.95/mo for Mini, versus $17.99/mo for SiteGround StartUp.
How much do ScalaHosting and SiteGround cost over 5 years?
Buying the intro term and then renewing, the entry plans cost $393.00 at ScalaHosting (Mini) and $899.40 at SiteGround (StartUp) over 5 years.
Which gives more storage, ScalaHosting or SiteGround?
On the entry plans, ScalaHosting Mini includes 10 GB of storage and SiteGround StartUp includes 10 GB.