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At a Glance
Site5
Site5
Star Rating
(15)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.95 per month
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SiteGround
SiteGround
Star Rating
(283)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SiteGround excels in customer support, with a G2 rating of 8.8 for quality of support, while Site5 falls short with a rating of 7.4. Reviewers mention that SiteGround's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that SiteGround offers a more intuitive control panel with a rating of 8.8 compared to Site5's 8.3. Users say that the user-friendly interface of SiteGround simplifies site management, making it easier for beginners to navigate.
  • G2 users highlight SiteGround's superior performance in caching, with a rating of 8.1, which enhances website speed and efficiency. In contrast, Site5's caching performance is rated lower at 8.9, leading some users to experience slower load times.
  • Users on G2 report that SiteGround provides better CMS support, scoring 8.9, while Site5 only scores 7.8. Reviewers mention that SiteGround's compatibility with various content management systems makes it a more versatile choice for users with diverse website needs.
  • Reviewers mention that SiteGround's backup and restoration features are rated highly at 9.6, ensuring that users can easily recover their sites in case of issues. Site5, while still offering backup options, has a lower rating of 9.3, which may not provide the same level of assurance for users.
  • Users say that SiteGround's flexible hosting plans, rated at 9.6, cater to a wide range of business needs, while Site5's plans, although customizable, do not offer the same level of flexibility, leading to potential limitations for growing businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Site5
hostPro+Turbo
$11.95
per month
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SiteGround
StartUp
$2.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
Site5
No trial information available
SiteGround
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
13
8.5
212
Ease of Use
7.3
14
8.6
217
Ease of Setup
8.0
10
8.7
140
Ease of Admin
7.4
11
8.7
130
Quality of Support
7.4
14
8.7
209
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
11
8.5
130
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
14
7.5
203
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.9
9
Customization
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Support
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
8.8
44
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Security
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
8.2
27
Free Resources
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
7.6
10
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.6
9
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
112
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.3
8
8.4
106
8.5
8
8.6
104
8.1
6
8.2
88
8.3
7
8.8
106
7.8
6
8.9
91
6.7
7
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.8
74
8.3
8
8.9
96
7.5
8
8.8
91
8.1
6
8.8
104
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Site5
Site5
SiteGround
SiteGround
Site5 and SiteGround are categorized as Managed Hosting, VPS Hosting Platforms, and Reseller Hosting
Unique Categories
Site5
Site5 has no unique categories
SiteGround
SiteGround is categorized as WordPress Hosting, Domain Registrars, and Cloud Web Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Site5
Site5
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
SiteGround
SiteGround
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Site5
Site5
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Design
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Photography
6.7%
Other
33.3%
SiteGround
SiteGround
Marketing and Advertising
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Computer Software
6.6%
Internet
5.5%
Design
4.4%
Other
59.0%
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SiteGround
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Discussions
Site5
Site5 Discussions
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Site5 has no discussions with answers
SiteGround
SiteGround Discussions
Is SiteGround hosting good?
4 Comments
Denise M.
DM
Yes, I find it great, and I've never experienced downtime. Customer service is top-notch as well.Read more
What is SiteGround used for?
2 Comments
AZ
Web hosting. Read more
Which SiteGround plan is best?
1 Comment
Marlon A.
MA
GrowBigRead more