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SiteGround ranks first because it supports sSH access, supports free cdn, supports object caching, and supports daily backups. It is followed by GreenGeeks and WP Engine.

Ranked products

  1. SiteGround

    SiteGround ranks 1st because:

    • SiteGround supports sSH access.
    • SiteGround supports free cdn.
    • SiteGround supports object caching.
    • SiteGround supports daily backups.

    Score: 24/27 · verified criteria: 4/5

  2. GreenGeeks

    GreenGeeks shares 2nd place because:

    • GreenGeeks supports sSH access.
    • GreenGeeks supports free cdn.
    • GreenGeeks supports daily backups.

    Score: 21/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  3. WP Engine

    WP Engine shares 2nd place because:

    • WP Engine supports sSH access.
    • WP Engine supports free cdn.
    • WP Engine supports daily backups.

    Score: 21/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  4. WPX

    WPX ranks 4th because:

    • WPX supports free cdn.
    • WPX supports edge caching.
    • WPX supports object caching.
    • WPX supports daily backups.

    Score: 15/27 · verified criteria: 4/5

  5. Kinsta

    Kinsta ranks 5th because:

    • Kinsta supports free cdn.
    • Kinsta supports edge caching.
    • Kinsta supports daily backups.

    Score: 12/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightSiteGroundGreenGeeksWP EngineWPXKinsta
SSH access12Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmed
Free CDN6Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Edge caching3Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Object caching3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmed
Daily backups3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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