Why people look for a Site5 alternative
Most people who move from Site5 tell us the same few things. Here's what they mention, and how AblePage handles each one.
Wanting answers from engineers
When a site breaks, you want a reply from someone who can fix it rather than a list of help articles. At AblePage, tickets and emails are answered 24/7 by hosting engineers who work on the servers every day.
Essentials sold as extras
A free domain and SSL certificates aren't included, and always-on malware protection is a paid add-on, so the real monthly cost ends up higher than the price on the page.
Paying more for the same
At a starting price of around $22/mo, you're paying several times the going rate for shared hosting without getting more resources or faster servers in return.
How AblePage is different
At AblePage, the intro price and the renewal price are both shown on the plan before you check out. Our best rate is on a 12-month term, and you can pay monthly if you prefer. Whichever host you choose, us included, check the renewal rate before you buy. SSL, daily backups, malware protection and a free migration are included on every plan rather than sold as add-ons.
Site5 vs AblePage
Entry plans side by side: what you pay and what's included before any add-ons.
Sample figures. Verify each host's pricing before publishing
| Feature |
Site5
$22/mo
Starting price
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$1.79/mo
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | Unlimited | 25 GB - Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free Domain | ||
| Free SSL | ||
| Daily Backups | ||
| Free Migration | ||
| Staging Environment | ||
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 Days | 30 Days |
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| 24/7 Support | ||
| LiteSpeed Web Server | ||
| Always-on Malware Protection | Paid add-on | |
| Ready to switch? | Sign up |
Working out what your Site5 hosting really costs per year
Hosting costs are easy to lose track of. An SSL certificate gets added, a backup service follows, a security tool comes after that, and a few years later the annual invoice has more lines on it than you remember. If you are with Site5, it is worth sitting down with your last few invoices before your current term ends.
Add up every line, not just the plan
Open your billing history and list each item you pay for over twelve months:
- The hosting plan itself, at the rate you pay now
- Any SSL certificates bought separately
- Backup or restore services
- Domain registrations and privacy
- Security or malware add-ons
The total is your true yearly cost of hosting. Divide it by twelve and compare that monthly figure with what other hosts charge for the same features included as standard.
Compare like with like
Line up the same things on each side: the same term length, the same features, and what you would pay both in the first term and after it. That goes for every host, us included. At AblePage our lowest price is on a 12-month term, and the renewal price is displayed beside the intro price on the plan before checkout, so you can see both figures before you decide.
Think about what your time is worth
The cost of hosting is not only money. Restoring a broken site from a backup you cannot reach yourself, or chasing an SSL renewal that lapsed, costs hours. On AblePage you restore daily off-server backups yourself, and free SSL renews automatically.
Pick your timing
The best moment to move is a few weeks before your Site5 renewal date. That leaves room for our engineers to copy your files, databases and email, and for you to check everything on a temporary address before DNS is changed. It also means you are not paying for two full terms at once.
What you end up with
After the move, the items that used to be separate lines on your bill are part of one plan: SSL, daily backups, Imunify360 malware scanning and a web application firewall, all on LiteSpeed servers with NVMe storage. Plans start at $1.79/mo on a 12-month term, and the 30-day money-back guarantee gives you time to be sure.
Everything you need to run a successful website
The essentials Site5 customers often pay extra for are included on every AblePage plan.
400+ 1-click apps
Install WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and 400+ other apps in a single click.
Free website migration
We move your site from Site5 for you, with no downtime.
LiteSpeed and NVMe
LiteSpeed web servers, built-in caching and NVMe storage on every plan.
Free domain included
Register a new domain or transfer the one you have.
Free SSL certificates
Automatic SSL on every site, renewed for you so it never lapses.
Daily backups
Off-server backups every day, restored in a couple of clicks.
Always-on security
Malware scanning, clean-up and a web application firewall included.
24/7 expert support
Hosting engineers on tickets and email around the clock, never bots.
Switch from Site5 for free
Moving hosts shouldn't be stressful. Our engineers transfer your website files, databases and email accounts from Site5 to AblePage, test everything on a temporary address and only switch your domain over once you're happy.
Migration made simple
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Pick an AblePage plan It takes about two minutes. -
Request your free migration Tell us where your site is on Site5. -
Relax while we move it You test it, then we flip the DNS. No downtime.
Why our customers love our service
What real AblePage customers say about us on Trustpilot.
Speed and reliability are unmatchedEspecially at their price points. I use them to host MediaWiki and it really is as simple as signing up.
They are always so helpfulThey fix any problems I may have with my site within an hour of receiving an email. Absolutely great company.
Reliable hosting at an unbeatable priceMy websites have never gone down. That uptime SLA is outstanding. Customer service is impeccable.
Fast, easy, free domain includedUsing their hosting service for DokuWiki. It was fast, easy to use and came with a free domain.
Switching from Site5: your questions
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questions?
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Will my site go offline while it moves?
No. We copy everything to AblePage while your Site5 account keeps running, test it on a temporary address, and only point your domain at us once you've checked it. Visitors don't notice the switch.