Compare Cloudways and Flywheel 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
$15 per month
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,132)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 23 pricing plansFlywheel
Star Rating
(41)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudways excels in user experience, with many users praising its intuitive interface and the ability to manage servers without needing root access. This ease of use is complemented by a strong performance track record, as noted by users who have experienced no downtime over several years.
- Users say that Flywheel offers a streamlined process for creating WordPress environments, making it particularly useful for testing themes and plugins. Reviewers appreciate the clear interface and the helpful presets, which simplify the setup process.
- According to verified reviews, Cloudways stands out for its affordable pricing and high-quality customer support. Users have highlighted the value for money, noting that the support is responsive and effective, especially for the price point.
- Reviewers mention that while Flywheel provides excellent customer service, there have been recent concerns about its consistency. Users have noted that while support was once exceptional, it has slipped recently, which could impact user satisfaction.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cloudways offers robust features for website staging and integration capabilities, making it easier for users to deploy and monitor their applications. This flexibility is a significant advantage for those looking to manage multiple projects.
- Users report that Flywheel's management interface is simple to navigate, which is a plus for those who prioritize ease of use. However, some users feel that it lacks the comprehensive developer tools that Cloudways provides, which could be a drawback for more technical users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudways
Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard
$11.00
1GB RAM, 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
- Cloudflare Add-on
Flywheel
Tiny
$15
per month
1 WordPress install
- 5,000 Monthly Visits
- 5GB Disk
- 250GB Bandwidth
Free Trial
Cloudways
Free Trial is available
Flywheel
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
963
9.0
28
Ease of Use
9.1
975
9.3
28
Ease of Setup
9.1
775
9.3
17
Ease of Admin
9.1
641
9.2
16
Quality of Support
9.2
935
8.8
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
631
9.3
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
941
8.3
27
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
41
9.2
6
8.5
41
7.9
7
9.1
45
7.6
7
Management
9.1
40
8.8
7
9.2
45
9.3
7
8.5
39
8.3
6
Support
8.7
38
7.2
6
8.6
37
4.7
5
9.0
35
7.8
6
Performance
8.6
202
Not enough data
9.1
211
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
Security
9.4
219
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
8.1
185
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
Free Resources
6.8
187
Not enough data
6.7
182
Not enough data
9.3
220
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
193
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.3
174
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.5
192
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
9.1
196
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.7
362
Not enough data
8.9
367
Not enough data
7.1
280
Not enough data
8.0
329
Not enough data
8.8
328
Not enough data
8.4
291
Not enough data
8.7
302
Not enough data
8.4
323
Not enough data
8.7
339
Not enough data
9.0
337
Not enough data
Development
9.1
95
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
Database
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.1
98
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
Infrastructure
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
9.1
95
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudways and Flywheel are categorized as WebOps Platforms
Unique Categories
Cloudways is categorized as Managed Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Cloud Web Hosting, VPS Hosting Platforms, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Flywheel has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudways
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Flywheel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
15.2%
Information Technology and Services
13.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Retail
4.9%
Design
4.9%
Other
53.3%
Marketing and Advertising
28.9%
Internet
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Graphic Design
7.9%
Design
7.9%
Other
36.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do l move a website created from the Godaddy site builder to Clouways hosting?
36 Comments
TF
I used WP All In One to transfer my sites (install on current, save site, install plugin on Cloudways, import). Done in minutes.
You can also use the...Read more
How do I get high scores on https://pagespeed.web.dev/
6 Comments
TY
Hi John,
I’ve a similar concern as my website doesn’t show great speed on Google. But in reality, it opens pretty...Read more
Flywheel has no discussions with answers
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