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Dredge vs SiteGround
SiteGround's advertised price lasts for the first year, and renewals cost six times as much. Dredge costs more per month in year one, and the same every year after.
SiteGround StartUp
$2.99$17.99/mo
6.0× at renewal
Dredge Silt
$5$5/mo
Same price at renewal
What it costs over six years
SiteGround StartUp, six years
$1,115.28
Dredge Silt, six years
$300
You'd save with Dredge
$815.28
Show the numbers
| Total by | SiteGround StartUp | Dredge Silt |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $35.88 | $50 |
| Year 2 | $251.76 | $100 |
| Year 3 | $467.64 | $150 |
| Year 4 | $683.52 | $200 |
| Year 5 | $899.40 | $250 |
| Year 6 | $1,115.28 | $300 |
SiteGround figures use the 12-month intro price and the $17.99/mo renewal rate. Dredge figures use Silt on yearly billing. Prices exclude tax.
Entry plans side by side
SiteGround includes more storage, and often more sites, on its entry plan. Dredge keeps the same price at every renewal and includes email for as long as you host.
| SiteGround StartUp | Dredge Silt | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $2.99/mo | $5/mo, or $50/yr |
| To get that price | Pay $35.88 up front for 12 months | Pay monthly, or $50 for a year |
| Renewal price | $17.99/mo | $5/mo, or $50/yr |
| Websites | 1 | 1 (5 on Channel, $12/mo) |
| Storage | 10 GB | 2 GB SSD (6 GB on Channel) |
| Included | 10 mailboxes, included for as long as you host | |
| Free domain | First year (.com, .net, or .org) | Not included (.com is $14/yr) |
| Backups | Daily | Download any time, or daily with CodeGuard from $7.50/yr |
| Control panel | Site Tools, SiteGround's own | Standard cPanel |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 7 days |
SiteGround is the better pick if
- You want daily backups and more storage included on the entry plan.
- You only need hosting for a year, and plan to move or rebuild after that.
- You want a free domain for the first year, or a 30-day money-back window.
Dredge is the better pick if
- You'd rather not prepay years in advance, or be surprised by the renewal bill.
- You want standard cPanel, so moving later means nothing to relearn.
- You want email included for as long as you host, not just at the start.
- You want your support email answered by the people who run the servers.
SiteGround prices checked on October 11, 2026, from:
Their offers change often, so check their site before you decide. SiteGround is a trademark of its owner; Dredge Host isn't affiliated with it. Spotted something out of date? Email support@dredgehost.com and we'll fix it.