Hetzner Cloud vs SiteGround: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested Hetzner Cloud and SiteGround head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Neck and neck
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: Hetzner Cloud wins 2, SiteGround wins 2, 2 tied.
Hetzner Cloud
2
criteria won
SiteGround
2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Hetzner Cloud | SiteGround | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 4.5 | 2.99 | SiteGround |
| Renewal $/mo | 4.5 | 17.99 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Renewal multiple | 1 | 6 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Infrastructure | Unmanaged Cloud VPS | Shared on Google Cloud | โ |
| WordPress.org recommended | No | Yes | SiteGround |
| Uptime SLA | Per service | Per ToS | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Hetzner Cloud | SiteGround | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $54 | $36 | SiteGround |
| 36 months | $162 | $108 | SiteGround |
| 60 months | $270 | $179 | SiteGround |