Rocket.net vs SiteGround: what you pay after the intro price
To keep one website, SiteGround is cheaper over any period from 1 to 5 years, renewals included. Over 3 years Rocket.net costs $900 (Starter, 12 months) and SiteGround $467.64 (StartUp, 12 months), $432.36 apart.
One website, kept 1 to 5 years
| Kept for | Rocket.net | SiteGround | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $300 Starter, 12 months | $35.88 StartUp, 12 months | $264.12 |
| 2 years | $600 Starter, 12 months | $179.76 StartUp, 2 years | $420.24 |
| 3 years | $900 Starter, 12 months | $467.64 StartUp, 12 months | $432.36 |
| 4 years | $1,200 Starter, 12 months | $611.52 StartUp, 2 years | $588.48 |
| 5 years | $1,500 Starter, 12 months | $899.40 StartUp, 12 months | $600.60 |
Each host's cheapest plan and term for the period: the first term up front, then renewals at its published renewal price. The highlight marks the cheaper. Before tax, without a domain.
What the numbers say
- Rocket.net advertises $25 a month (Starter, 12-month term), and it renews at the same price; SiteGround advertises $2.99 a month (StartUp, 12-month term), which renews at $17.99, 6× as much.
- Paying month to month for a year costs $331 on Rocket.net (Starter) and $299.88 on SiteGround (StartUp).
- With unlimited websites, keeping them 3 years costs $779.64 on SiteGround (GrowBig); every Rocket.net plan has a site limit.
- Free domain: Rocket.net doesn't mention one; SiteGround includes one with every plan, for 1 year. A .com then renews at $22.99 a year at SiteGround.
- Both state a 30-day money-back guarantee.
More websites, kept 3 years
| Websites | Rocket.net | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $900 Starter, 12 months | $467.64 StartUp, 12 months |
| 3 | $1,800 Pro, 12 months | $779.64 GrowBig, 12 months |
| 10 | $2,988 Business, 12 months | $779.64 GrowBig, 12 months |
| 25 | $5,976 Expert, 12 months | $779.64 GrowBig, 12 months |
Every plan and renewal: Rocket.net renewal price · SiteGround renewal price · try your own numbers.
Prices checked against each host's own pages on , in US dollars before tax.