Kinsta vs SiteGround: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested Kinsta and SiteGround head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
SiteGround wins overall
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: Kinsta wins 1, SiteGround wins 3, 2 tied.
Kinsta
1
criteria won
SiteGround
Winner3
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Kinsta | SiteGround | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 35 | 2.99 | SiteGround |
| Renewal $/mo | 35 | 17.99 | SiteGround |
| Renewal multiple | 1 | 6 | Kinsta |
| Infrastructure | Managed WordPress on Google Cloud | Shared on Google Cloud | โ |
| WordPress.org recommended | No | Yes | SiteGround |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9% | Per ToS | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | Kinsta | SiteGround | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $420 | $36 | SiteGround |
| 36 months | $1,260 | $108 | SiteGround |
| 60 months | $2,100 | $179 | SiteGround |