Rocket.net vs SiteGround
Stop getting hit with massive renewal price increases
SiteGround's Renewal Price Problem
SiteGround Renewal Reality
StartUp Plan:
Intro: $2.99/mo → Renewal: $17.99/mo
GrowBig Plan:
Intro: $4.99/mo → Renewal: $27.99/mo
GoGeek Plan:
Intro: $7.99/mo → Renewal: $44.99/mo
After your first term, your bill can TRIPLE or more. This is SiteGround's business model.
Rocket.net Honest Pricing
Starter Plan:
Intro: $25/mo → Renewal: $25/mo
Pro Plan:
Intro: $50/mo → Renewal: $50/mo
Business Plan:
Intro: $83/mo → Renewal: $83/mo
The price you see is the price you pay. Forever. No surprises.
What You Get For Your Money
| Feature | Rocket.net | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| CDN | Enterprise CDN (300+ PoPs) | Basic CDN (Cloudflare free tier) |
| Web Application Firewall | Cloudflare Enterprise WAF | Basic firewall |
| Malware Protection | Real-time + auto-removal | Scanning only (no auto-removal) |
| PHP Workers | Unlimited | Very limited (causes slowdowns) |
| Object Caching | Object Cache Pro included | Redis available (manual setup) |
| Free Migrations | Unlimited | 1 free (automated, not expert) |
| Renewal Price | Same forever | 400-500% increase! |
| Performance at Scale | Excellent (83ms TTFB) | Degrades under load |
| Support Quality | WordPress experts | Generally good |
| Real Monthly Cost (after intro) | $25-166/mo | $18-45/mo |
When Traffic Grows, SiteGround Struggles
SiteGround's Problem
SiteGround shared hosting works fine for small blogs. But as your site grows:
- Limited PHP workers cause timeouts during traffic spikes
- Shared resources mean your site competes with others
- CPU throttling kicks in (you get "resource usage" emails)
- You're forced to upgrade to their expensive cloud plans
Rocket.net's Solution
Rocket.net is built for WordPress sites that matter:
- Unlimited PHP workers on all plans
- Isolated container architecture (no noisy neighbors)
- Scales automatically with your traffic
- No resource throttling or surprise limits
3-Year Total Cost of Ownership
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SiteGround GrowBig | $60 (intro) | $336 (renewal) | $336 | $732 |
| Rocket.net Starter | $300 | $300 | $300 | $900 |
| Note: This comparison shows 1 site. SiteGround severely limits resources on the cheap plan. For comparable performance, you'd need their cloud hosting ($100+/mo). | ||||
When to Choose Each
Stick with SiteGround If...
- You have a small personal blog with under 5,000 visits/month
- You're on an extremely tight budget and can't afford $25/mo
- You're still on introductory pricing (haven't hit renewal yet)
Switch to Rocket.net If...
- Your site matters to your business or income
- You're hitting SiteGround's resource limits
- You're tired of renewal price shocks
- You need reliable performance for client sites
- You want enterprise features without complexity
Leave SiteGround Behind
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No More Renewal Price Shocks
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