DreamHost vs SiteGround: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested DreamHost and SiteGround head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
DreamHost wins overall
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: DreamHost wins 3, SiteGround wins 0, 3 tied.
DreamHost
Winner3
criteria won
SiteGround
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | DreamHost | SiteGround | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 2.59 | 2.99 | DreamHost |
| Renewal $/mo | 10.99 | 17.99 | DreamHost |
| Renewal multiple | 4.2 | 6 | DreamHost |
| Infrastructure | Shared LAMP | Shared on Google Cloud | โ |
| WordPress.org recommended | Yes | Yes | โ |
| Uptime SLA | 100% | Per ToS | โ |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | DreamHost | SiteGround | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $31 | $36 | DreamHost |
| 36 months | $93 | $108 | DreamHost |
| 60 months | $155 | $179 | DreamHost |