Migration guide
Switching from SiteGround Cloud to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | SiteGround Cloud | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $100 | $6.11 | −$93.89 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $100 | $12.23 | −$87.77 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $100 | $24.46 | −$75.54 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $100 | $48.92 | −$51.08 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, France, Australia, Singapore.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Canada, Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Africa.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds NVMe disks, snapshots, IPv6, an API, private networking.
You would not give up anything on the checklist.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep SiteGround Cloud running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- SiteGround Cloud$100 · 11 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than SiteGround Cloud?
At 4 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Google Cloud Compute Engine has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.11 against $100.
Will I lose any locations leaving SiteGround Cloud?
No. Every country SiteGround Cloud serves also has a Google Cloud Compute Engine data center in this index.