HostGator vs SiteGround

Quick verdict

Lower starting price: HostGator ($3.75/mo vs $3.99/mo).
Cheaper over 4 years (cheapest plan, renewals included): HostGator ($266.88 vs $695.52).
Lower renewal on the cheapest plan: HostGator ($10.99/mo vs $17.99/mo).
More storage on the cheapest plan: Tie: both 10 GB.
Longer money-back window: Tie: both 30 days.

HostGator

Plan	Intro price	Renews at	4-year cost	Sites	Storage	Checked
Hatchling	$3.75/mo (3 years)	$10.99/mo	$266.88	10	10 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026
Baby	$4.50/mo (3 years)	$16.49/mo	$359.88	20	20 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026
Business	$6.25/mo (3 years)	$21.99/mo	$488.88	50	50 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026

SiteGround

Plan	Intro price	Renews at	4-year cost	Sites	Storage	Checked
StartUp	$3.99/mo (12 months)	$17.99/mo	$695.52	1	10 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026
GrowBig	$6.69/mo (12 months)	$29.99/mo	$1,159.92	Unlimited	50 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026
GoGeek	$10.69/mo (12 months)	$44.99/mo	$1,747.92	Unlimited	100 GB	source, Oct 26, 2026

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