IceWarp vs SiteGround
They tie on privacy, IceWarp wins on price and IceWarp wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
IceWarp or SiteGround: which should you choose?
- IceWarp is the better pick if you want to pay less: $1.35 a user a month, yearly ($1.50 monthly) and a calendar and contacts alongside your mail.
| Feature | IceWarp | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Privacy | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Price | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Cloud, entry plan $1.35 a user a month, yearly ($1.50 monthly) | StartUp hosting From $2.99 a month for the first year, with web hosting |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 2 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Czechia | Bulgaria |
| Your data is kept in | The data centre you choose | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | First month free | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- IceWarp's cheapest plan is Cloud, entry plan ($1.35 a user a month, yearly ($1.50 monthly)); SiteGround's is StartUp hosting (From $2.99 a month for the first year, with web hosting).
- Space: IceWarp gives 2 GB of storage, SiteGround storage not confirmed.
- Data location: The data centre you choose for IceWarp, Not confirmed for SiteGround.
- The companies sit under different laws: IceWarp in Czechia, SiteGround in Bulgaria.
Common questions
Is IceWarp more private than SiteGround?
They score the same for privacy: 1.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (The data centre you choose for IceWarp, Not confirmed for SiteGround).
Is IceWarp cheaper than SiteGround?
IceWarp is cheaper. Its Cloud, entry plan plan is $1.35 a user a month, yearly ($1.50 monthly), against From $2.99 a month for the first year, with web hosting for SiteGround's StartUp hosting. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Can I use my own domain with IceWarp or SiteGround?
Yes, both do. IceWarp: Yes. SiteGround: Yes.
Where is my email stored with IceWarp and SiteGround?
IceWarp keeps it in The data centre you choose. SiteGround keeps it in Not confirmed.
Recent price changes
- 22 October 2026 IceWarp: $3.50 a user a month, when I checked
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Alternatives to IceWarp and SiteGround
- mailbox.org4.5 out of 5 overall
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- Tuta Business4.0 out of 5 overall
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