| Cloudways | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Managed cloud hosting | Managed WordPress & shared hosting |
| Cheapest plan in dataset (sizes may differ) | DigitalOcean 1 GB | StartUp |
| Intro price | $11.00/mo | $2.99/mo |
| Renewal price | $11.00/mo | $17.99/mo |
| Promo term | None (monthly price) | 12 months |
| 3-year total | $396.00 | $467.64 |
| Asian data center | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Growing WordPress/WooCommerce sites that have outgrown shared hosting | Premium support and WordPress tooling when budget allows |
| Visit Cloudways | Visit SiteGround |
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Key differences
- Cloudways (DigitalOcean 1 GB) is $11/mo flat. SiteGround StartUp is $2.99 for 12 months, then $17.99/mo.
- Cloudways does not include email hosting. SiteGround does.
- Cloudways lets you pick the cloud provider and region, including several in Asia.
All Cloudways plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean 1 GB | Best managed cloud | $11.00/mo | $11.00/mo | 1 mo | $396.00 | source |
All SiteGround plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | Best for support | $2.99/mo | $17.99/mo | 12 mo | $467.64 | source |
How to decide
Run the true-cost calculator for the number of years you expect to keep the site or server. Then run the latency test from where your visitors are. For VPS workloads, size RAM first with the VPS sizer. Profiles: Cloudways · SiteGround.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cloudways cheaper than SiteGround?
Over 3 years, the cheapest Cloudways plan in our dataset totals $396.00 and the cheapest SiteGround plan totals $467.64 (published prices checked 21 Oct 2026, renewals included).
Which is better for Asia, Cloudways or SiteGround?
Both offer Asian locations; test latency from your city.
Prices are published list prices from official provider pages, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They are not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links (marked "sponsored"); they never change our rankings. See the affiliate disclosure and methodology.