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Compare Cloudways and Hostwinds 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (99.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Pay As You Go
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,115)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 23 pricing plansHostwinds
Star Rating
(438)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (99.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudways excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive dashboard and the ease of managing multiple servers and applications. Users appreciate how it simplifies tasks like deploying new applications and handling backups, making it a strong choice for agencies and web designers.
- Users say that Hostwinds stands out for its exceptional customer support, with feedback highlighting the knowledgeable and responsive technicians who resolve issues quickly. This level of support can be a significant advantage for users who prioritize assistance when facing technical challenges.
- According to verified reviews, Cloudways has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to Hostwinds, indicating that users generally find it more reliable and effective for their hosting needs. This is reflected in the positive feedback about its ability to manage multiple sites seamlessly.
- Reviewers mention that while Hostwinds offers a flexible pricing model, Cloudways provides a clear entry-level price point, which can be beneficial for small businesses looking for predictable costs. This transparency in pricing helps users budget more effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cloudways has a more modern approach to cloud hosting, with features like staging management that allow users to publish changes directly to their main site. This functionality is particularly appreciated by web designers who need to manage multiple versions of their projects.
- Users note that while both platforms have their strengths, Cloudways has a more extensive range of features that cater to developers and agencies, such as SSL management and automated backups, which enhance the overall user experience compared to Hostwinds.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudways
Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard
$11.00
1GB RAM, 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
- Cloudflare Add-on
Hostwinds
Hourly VPS Options
Pay As You Go
Deploy Hostwinds Cloud Servers starting at $ 0.006931 per hr
- 1 Gbps Ports
- Solid State Drives
- Snapshots
Free Trial
Cloudways
Free Trial is available
Hostwinds
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
950
9.9
412
Ease of Use
9.1
961
9.9
411
Ease of Setup
9.2
762
9.8
133
Ease of Admin
9.1
637
9.9
133
Quality of Support
9.2
923
9.9
411
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
627
9.9
132
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
928
9.9
410
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Management
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Support
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Set Up
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
199
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
9.1
221
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
Security
9.4
217
Not enough data
8.9
207
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
180
Not enough data
9.3
217
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
189
Not enough data
8.9
189
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.4
173
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.5
189
Not enough data
8.7
175
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
9.1
190
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
9.0
174
Not enough data
9.2
186
Not enough data
9.1
176
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.9
389
8.9
367
9.8
388
7.1
280
9.5
380
8.0
329
9.7
386
8.8
327
9.7
367
8.4
291
9.7
215
8.7
302
9.7
240
8.4
323
9.7
312
8.7
339
9.7
319
9.0
337
9.7
325
Development
9.1
93
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
Database
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
Infrastructure
9.2
88
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudways and Hostwinds are categorized as Managed Hosting, Cloud Web Hosting, and VPS Hosting Platforms
Unique Categories
Cloudways is categorized as WordPress Hosting, WebOps Platforms, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Hostwinds is categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Shared Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Reseller Hosting, and Load Balancing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudways
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hostwinds
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
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Software
8.1%
Retail
5.0%
Design
5.0%
Other
53.3%
Internet
39.4%
Consumer Electronics
2.4%
Computer Hardware
2.1%
Information Services
1.9%
Design
1.9%
Other
52.3%
Discussions
How do l move a website created from the Godaddy site builder to Clouways hosting?
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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
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