Documentation-based comparison
WordPress.com versus SiteGround
Compare documented scope and conditions. Unknowns remain unknown; different billing units do not establish a cost winner.
| Requirement | WordPress.com | SiteGround |
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| Pricing | From $2.75/mo | From $35.88/yr |
| Who it is for | A fully hosted WordPress platform where hosting, security, backups and updates are managed for you. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com plans and pricing with FAQ | Hosting for WordPress websites, powered by AI and supported by human staff. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation |
| Coverage limits | Real-time backups and one-click restores are only on Business, Commerce and Enterprise. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com plans and pricing with FAQ | The advertised monthly prices require 12 months prepaid; StartUp renews at USD 17.99 a month after USD 2.99. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation |
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| Traffic or visits | Unrestricted bandwidth and unlimited visitors, without extra fees or slowdowns Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com plans and pricing with FAQ |
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| Introductory rate | Not verified |
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| Renewal rate | Not verified |
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| Commitment | Annual and multi-year plans include a free domain for the first year; monthly plans do not. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com plans and pricing with FAQ | 12 Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation |
| Backups | Business and higher list real-time backups. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com: official product and plan documentation | Automatic daily backups, stored in a different location from the site Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation
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| Restores | Business and higher list one-click restores. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com: official product and plan documentation | Restore a website from the daily backups "in minutes" The restore method and any fee are not stated. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation |
| Migration | Built-in import tool for Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, Medium, Blogger and self-hosted WordPress sites; the Website Design Services team can help. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com plans and pricing with FAQ | Existing WordPress sites are transferred automatically at no cost. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation |
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| Support |
| 24/7 human support Verified Oct 11, 2026 · SiteGround: official product and plan documentation
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| Overage charges | No traffic overage: the cost does not rise with traffic. Verified Oct 11, 2026 · WordPress.com: official product and plan documentation | Not verified |
| Coverage note | Listed under GoGeek "Exclusive Features". Renewal term not stated. |
