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Comparing A2 Hosting and SiteGround? In our head-to-head tests, A2 Hosting outperforms SiteGround. From root access to free white glove migrations, take a look at what sets us apart.
Both A2 Hosting and SiteGround are known for delivering high speeds. On average, sites perform 9% faster after migrating to A2 Hosting. Site load speeds dropped to 1.41 seconds, outperforming SiteGrounds’ 1.54 seconds.
Although only a small time savings, even fractions of a second help when it comes to user experience and search rankings. That fraction can be the difference it takes to rank above your competitor.
Plus, only A2 Hosting offers Turbo Server Technology. With up to 20X faster page load speeds, our Turbo servers use premium hardware. They have 40% faster processors, 3X faster NVMe storage, and more memory for ultra-fast page load speeds.
Comparing Features: A2 Hosting vs. SiteGround
While we both offer similar web hosting plans, SiteGround does not offer virtual private server (VPS) or dedicated hosting. Outside of page speed load times, there are two main differences between our hosting: security and reseller plans.
Root Access: Since all of SiteGrounds’ plans are based around cloud hosting, they do not offer root access. While they do offer SSH access, it does pose more limitations than the options A2 Hosting offers.
Site Migrations: SiteGround offers WordPress site migrations using plugins. However, they charge for professional migration services. A2 Hosting includes free white glove site migrations with all hosting plans and services.
We provide you with a free and automated SSL certificate to enhance your website’s security and protection.
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*All pricing, including competitor pricing, is valid as of September 2024 and may be subject to change
Who is SiteGround?
SiteGround is a web hosting company founded in 2004, known for its high-quality managed hosting services, particularly for WordPress users.
SiteGround has earned a strong reputation for its performance, customer support, and security features. The company offers a range of hosting solutions, including shared hosting, cloud hosting, and managed WordPress hosting.
One of SiteGround’s key strengths is its use of Google Cloud infrastructure, which enhances its reliability and speed.
This includes powerful caching technology, a custom PHP setup that reduces time to first byte by 30%, and Brotli compression for fast load times.
These features make it a popular choice for small to medium-sized businesses, bloggers, and developers.
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Compare Web Hosting: See Why A2 Hosting Is The Best In The Industry
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I have been using A2Hosting since September 2021 and have been very satisfied with their support staff. Their hosting prices are very reasonable and I am using state of the art web server software like LightSpeed and HTTP/3, with the Turbo Boost Shared Hosting Plan. My website is able to achieve Google Page Speed Insights Speed Index Scores in under 1 second and can display web content on any size screen from the largest size Smart TV Screen to the any size smartwatch!
Raul G.
5.0
A2 Hosting is the best hosting service I have used for shared hosting plans. Great uptime and plenty of features and services for a great price.
Jeff W.
5.0
When it comes to hosting you cannot do much better than A2. The speed and dependability, even by shared hosting is a benchmark for others. The service makes – or breaks – any company and A2 bends over backwards to help in any way possible. Fast. Amazing. Knowledgeable.
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5.0
A2 Hosting is the high-end of shared hosting. Their technical support is on par with high-end cloud hosting. Their raw speeds outperform other shared hosting providers even without Cloudflare’s free CDN services. Being able to select between East and West coast servers with A2 Hosting is important when it comes to shared hosting for localized small businesses.
Keith G.
5.0
A2 Hosting’s technical support went beyond expectations. A2 Hosting continues to be a leader of shared hosting on par with the technical support of high-end cloud hosting.
Keith G.
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Always a pleasure hosting with A2hosting.com. Thanks for amazing, personalized support! This is why I always choose A2hosting.com for all of my hosting needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A2 Hosting vs SiteGround
SiteGround and A2 Hosting are both reliable hosting choices. If you are still undecided, here are the most common questions that compare our services, speed, hosting features, and customer support so you can determine the right provider for your needs.
Although SiteGround uses the Google Cloud infrastructure SuperCacher technology, A2 Hosting is consistently faster than SiteGround.
Sites that migrated to A2 Hosting load 9% faster than when they were hosted at SiteGround. While this is a small amount, even a tenth of a second can have a big impact on visitor bounce rates and search rankings.
A2 Hosting is highly developer-friendly, offering features like root access, SSH access, pre-installed phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin, Git integration, Auto Git Repository Deployment, and multiple PHP versions.
We cater to developers with our customizable server environments and extensive support for various programming languages.
SiteGround also supports developers with robust features but only offers SSH access. Root access is not available for their plans.
Yes, both A2 Hosting and SiteGround offer scalable solutions, but with SiteGround’s lack of dedicated hosting plans, enterprise-level growth can prove a lot more difficult.
With A2 Hosting, you can scale your plan as your site and your needs grow, including VPS and dedicated servers.
SiteGround also offers scalable options based on its cloud hosting platform. Depending on your needs, you may eventually outgrow their services.
With our free white glove migration services, moving your site to A2 Hosting is extremely easy. Our Guru Crew support team is ready to assist with the process.
SiteGround offers free WordPress site migrations using the user-friendly Migrator plugin. Alternatively, you can pay extra to have their support team migrate your site for you.
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