Compare Site5 and SiteGround 
- 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 say that SiteGround offers a more intuitive control panel with a rating of 8.8 compared to Site5's 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate the user-friendly interface of SiteGround, which simplifies site management and enhances the overall user experience.
- G2 users highlight SiteGround's superior performance in caching, scoring 8.1 in Cloud Web Hosting, while Site5 only manages a score of 8.9. Users mention that SiteGround's caching features significantly improve website loading times, which is crucial for user retention.
- Users say that Site5 shines in customization options, particularly with its high ratings for Custom DNS name servers (9.8) and Self branding (9.5). Reviewers mention that these features allow for greater flexibility in managing their domains and branding.
- Reviewers mention that SiteGround's security features, including advanced DNS management and two-factor authentication (2FA), are rated highly at 8.8, while Site5's security tools lag behind with a score of 8.1. Users report feeling more secure with SiteGround's robust security measures.
- Users on G2 report that SiteGround's entry-level pricing at $2.99 per month is significantly more attractive than Site5's $11.95, making it a more budget-friendly option for small businesses looking to get started with web hosting.
- Unlimited cPanel Accounts
- Suitable for 100,000 Visits
- Free Migration
- One Website
- 10GB Web Space
- Suitable for 10,000 Visits Monthly
I have hosted several small websites on Site5 and all have been fast, stable and inexpensive. Language support is great (code) and things are kept up to date. Great communication too if ever something does go wrong or they are expecting downtime.
As a Rails developer, Site5 used to be amazing. They were one of the few companies that offered the whole package of easy deployment and simple domain setup. Those days have long passed though. Ever since their fiasco about the ruby 1.8.7 upgrade. Even...
I am new to working with websites behind the scenes. Learning to use WordPress has presented me with challenges over the past three years, and several times, I have used the SiteGround chat feature. Every time the person has been accommodating, patient,...
I was moved to a new server, without being told what I'd need to change/check/fix prior and during. It was assumed I was tech savvy to do this. So my site was unavailable for 2 days. The ball gets dropped between selling me add-on and activating it. I would...
I have hosted several small websites on Site5 and all have been fast, stable and inexpensive. Language support is great (code) and things are kept up to date. Great communication too if ever something does go wrong or they are expecting downtime.
I am new to working with websites behind the scenes. Learning to use WordPress has presented me with challenges over the past three years, and several times, I have used the SiteGround chat feature. Every time the person has been accommodating, patient,...
As a Rails developer, Site5 used to be amazing. They were one of the few companies that offered the whole package of easy deployment and simple domain setup. Those days have long passed though. Ever since their fiasco about the ruby 1.8.7 upgrade. Even...
I was moved to a new server, without being told what I'd need to change/check/fix prior and during. It was assumed I was tech savvy to do this. So my site was unavailable for 2 days. The ball gets dropped between selling me add-on and activating it. I would...
