Hetzner vs SiteGround: Which Web Hosting Tool Is Better in 2026?
Hetzner
From $3.79SiteGround
From $2.99Quick verdict
Overall pick: Tie
Pick Hetzner if you are a developer or running high-traffic European workloads and want full root/SSH access plus NVMe storage at a flat starting price of $3.79. Pick SiteGround if you run small business or client WordPress sites and need managed WordPress, free SSL, one-click staging, and 24/7 support, even though it lacks root access. Neither offers a free plan, and both include daily backups and DDoS protection.
- SiteGround's entry plan ($2.99) is 21% cheaper than Hetzner's ($3.79).
- Only Hetzner offers: full root / ssh access.
- Only SiteGround offers: managed wordpress support, free ssl & cdn, 1-click staging environment, 24/7 expert support.
Cost calculator
| Tool | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Hetzner · flat | $3.79 | $45 |
| SiteGround · flat | $2.99 | $36 |
Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.
Which one should you choose?
| If you need… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Developer needing server-level control | Hetzner | Hetzner offers full root/SSH access, which SiteGround does not. |
| Small business launching a WordPress site | SiteGround | SiteGround includes managed WordPress support, free SSL, and a 1-click staging environment, none of which Hetzner lists. |
| Agency managing client web projects | SiteGround | SiteGround's managed WordPress, staging, and 24/7 support suit client handoffs; Hetzner lacks managed WordPress and 24/7 support. |
| Budget-conscious buyer comparing entry prices | SiteGround | SiteGround's starting price is $2.99 versus Hetzner's $3.79, both billed flat. |
| High-traffic European workloads | Hetzner | Hetzner is positioned for high-traffic European workloads and includes root access and NVMe storage. |
Feature comparison: Hetzner vs SiteGround
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ❌ | ❌ |
| Starting price | $3.79 /mo | $2.99 /mo |
| Managed WordPress support | — | ✅ |
| Free SSL & CDN | — | ✅ |
| High-speed NVMe/SSD storage | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automated daily backups | ✅ | ✅ |
| 1-click staging environment | — | ✅ |
| Full root / SSH access | ✅ | — |
| Enterprise DDoS protection | ✅ | ✅ |
| 24/7 expert support | — | ✅ |
Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.
Pros and cons
Hetzner
- Full root/SSH access for server-level control
- NVMe/SSD high-speed storage included
- Automated daily backups and DDoS protection
- Flat pricing starting at $3.79 per month
- No managed WordPress support
- No free SSL or CDN listed
- No 24/7 expert support or staging environment
SiteGround
- Managed WordPress support included
- Free SSL and CDN plus 1-click staging
- 24/7 expert support
- Lower starting price at $2.99 per month, billed flat
- No full root or SSH access
- No free plan available
At a glance
Unbeatable European price-to-performance cloud and dedicated servers.
Founded 1997 · From $3.79 · 4/8 tracked features
Best for: developers, high-traffic European workloads
See Hetzner alternatives →Premium shared hosting built on Google Cloud infrastructure.
Founded 2004 · From $2.99 · 7/8 tracked features
Best for: small businesses, client web projects
See SiteGround alternatives →FAQ
Is Hetzner cheaper than SiteGround?
No. Hetzner starts at $3.79 per month, while SiteGround starts at $2.99 per month; both are billed flat.
Does Hetzner offer managed WordPress?
No. Hetzner does not list managed WordPress support, while SiteGround does.
Which host gives full root access?
Hetzner includes full root/SSH access; SiteGround does not.
Do both include daily backups and DDoS protection?
Yes. Both Hetzner and SiteGround list automated daily backups and DDoS protection.
Which is better for client WordPress projects?
SiteGround, because it adds managed WordPress, free SSL, staging, and 24/7 support that Hetzner does not list.
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