Netregistry vs Site5
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Netregistry and Site5.
Netregistry Australian domain and hosting — acquired by WP Engine group | Site5 Developer-friendly shared hosting with SSH access | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.1 (6 reviews) | 5.0 (309 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Australian businesses wanting a major recognisable Australian hosting brand with local servers | Web developers and agencies wanting SSH-enabled shared hosting with multiple PHP version support |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $5.95/mo | $4.95/mo✓ |
| Renewal price | $11.95/mo | $9.95/mo✓ |
| Renewal hike | +101%✓ | +101% |
| Renewal transparency | moderate | moderate |
| Money-back days | 30 days | 45 days✓ |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Hosting amenities | ||
| cPanel included | ||
| WordPress 1-click | ||
| Staging environment | ||
| Daily backups | ||
| Free SSL | ||
| Free domain | ✓ | |
| Free migration | ✓ | |
| Phone support | ✓ | |
| Live chat | ||
| LiteSpeed server | ||
| Green hosting | ||
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | Australia | United StatesNetherlands |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | free domainfree sslcpanelphone support24 7 supportaustralian servers1 click installer | free sslfree migrationcpanel24 7 support1 click installer |
| Visit Netregistry → | Visit Site5 → | |
Netregistry
Pros
- + One of Australia's most recognisable hosting brands
- + Australian servers for data residency
- + WP Engine Group backing
Cons
- - 101% renewal price increase
- - WP Engine acquisition may affect Australian focus
Site5
Pros
- + SSH access on shared hosting — rare at this price
- + Multiple PHP versions available
- + Git integration for deployments
Cons
- - 101% renewal price increase
- - Less managed WordPress features than SiteGround
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