Siteground Alternative
Why choose ihost as a Siteground alternative?
Being happy is a fundamental need.
If you cannot be happy with the speed of your website, then web hosting is also a fundamental need.
ihost vs Siteground
ihost
Siteground
Pricing
1st month £0.00, then £0.99 month
StartUp plan from $17.99 month
1
10GB
Only higher tier plans
Only higher tier plans
Green Hosting
48X faster than traditional hosting *
* Independent evidence from K6 shows that ihost’s WordPress platform is up to 48 times faster than other web hosts.
Powerful Multi-Site Management
Quickly spin up servers, launch/pause sites, install scripts, create new mailboxes, update DNS records and more in bulk, with just a few clicks.
- ihostCP makes managing one hundred sites as easy as managing one
- Deploy effortlessly across any combination of ihostCloud, AWS, Google Cloud & VPS platforms
- Custom-built with no 3rd party licence fees or hidden add-ons.
Speed Optimisation Tools
- Unlimited global CDN
- Advanced edge cache engine
- Code & image optimisation suite
Maximum Speed and Performance
Free and unlimited CDN/Edge Caching as standard. Plus, optimise images and code to improve site speed without any bloaty plugins; do it all at the server level with just a few clicks. Create templates to apply your preferred settings for new sites.
- Free and unlimited CDN/Edge Cache
- Free One-click Web Optimisation
- Security Headers, Block Visitors, Statistics, Traffic Distribution & more.
Time-Saving Dev Tools
Launch faster with our advanced dev tools. Deploy directly from your Git repos without any external tools.
- Integrated Git manager
- PHP config and version control
- Unlimited Cron jobs
Simplified Database Management
Connect your apps and databases with dedicated resources, and no row count limits or query limits.
- Create unlimited databases
- phpMyAdmin and remote MySQL access
- Dedicated database resources – no multi-tenant hosting
Full Domain Management
We’ve made managing one hundred domains as easy as managing one. Full DNS control built-in from A and CNAME to TXT and SVR.
- Always great value domain names
- WHOIS, nameservers, privacy, contacts & more
- DNSSEC protection
Unlimited Email Accounts
Create unlimited 10GB mail accounts and upgrade storage any time. Works with all mail clients, including Microsoft, Google, Apple and Mozilla.
- User-friendly webmail interface
- SMTP, POP3 and IMAP protocols supported
- Multi-level spam and virus scanning
Fully-Featured WordPress Manager
Save time, money and reduce page load speeds with our integrated WordPress Manager running at the server level.
- Bulk theme, plug-in and user management
- Advanced WordPress Staging & Blueprints
- Set up automatic client reports
Stress Free Migrations
Migrate from other hosts in a matter of minutes with our automated Site Migration Centre.
- Free and unlimited migrations
- No downtime or data loss
- Migrate all (or some) files, databases and emails
Automated Timeline Backups
Automatic backups of your files and databases, every day.
- Take snapshot backups any time
- Roll back to any date in a click
- Restore individual files
Secure File Management
Direct access to your files or via secure connections, so editing them is both familiar and effortless.
- Integrated file manager
- (S)FTP and SSH access
- File permission scanner
Secure Log In
Security is baked-in to every layer of ihostCP, preventing unauthorised access to your control panel and files.
- Two-factor authentication
- FTP security lock
- Brute-force login protection
- Switch Plans Anytime
- No Credit Card Required
- Cancel Anytime
- Switch Plans Anytime
- No Credit Card Required
- Cancel Anytime
WordPress Cloud
First month £0.00
£0.99/month for life
Lightning-fast, secure & Fully-managed WordPress Cloud Platform, Staging, Backups, CDN, WordPress Manager, WordPress Checksum Report, StackCache Optimisation & more built-in, including Site Migration.
Linux Cloud
First month £0.00
£0.99/month for life
Fuel your growth with high-performance cloud hosting, Delight customers with lightning-fast load times, every time, One-click installs, no downtime, Business-class, Ecommerce, SSL, CDN and 80+ more built-in, including Site Migration.
Website Builder Cloud
First month £0.00
£2.99/month for life
Build your website effortlessly with ihost — no coding, just clicks! Create a stunning site for free with our simple one-click design. Launch your online presence in minutes, with our exclusive and unique Website Builder, including Site Migration.
Windows Cloud
First month £0.00
£0.99/month for life
ASP.NET allows developers to create dynamic web apps using languages like C# or Visual Basic.NET, while SQL Server integration ensures reliable data management—ideal for data-driven apps, including Site Migration.