Head-to-head
Cloudways vs Kinsta
Two ways to host managed: pay per site at Kinsta or per server at Cloudways.
Carefree
CloudwaysCloudways (DigitalOcean)
Cloudways
Managed cloud hosting with no limit on sites.
Our pick
Carefree
KinstaKinsta Inc.
Kinsta
The premium standard for managed WordPress.
CloudwaysKinsta
Our score4.2 / 54.6 / 5
PriceFrom $11/moFrom $30/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forMultiple sitesManaged WordPress
CategoryManaged WordPressManaged WordPress
ProviderCloudways (DigitalOcean)Kinsta Inc.
Our verdict
The pricing model makes the difference. Kinsta bills per site and is the finest choice for one important site: everything arranged to the last detail. Cloudways bills per server and lets you run unlimited sites on it; with three or more sites you come out cheaper, in exchange for a slightly more technical platform. For most people with one site, Kinsta wins on ease; agencies and site collectors do the math at Cloudways.
“Host unlimited sites and pay per server size: with multiple sites this is far cheaper than the competition. Slightly more technical, but the best price-to-performance in managed hosting.”Editorial team, on Cloudways
“The nicest dashboard on the market and support from real WordPress experts. For sites that earn money, the peace of mind is worth every dollar.”Editorial team, on Kinsta