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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
No pricing available
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,094)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 23 pricing plansWordPress VIP
Star Rating
(55)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WordPress VIPSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cloudways offers a more intuitive interface, with a score of 9.1 for Ease of Use, compared to WordPress VIP's 8.7. Reviewers mention that the streamlined dashboard and one-click installations make it easier for small businesses to manage their sites effectively.
- Reviewers say that Cloudways excels in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.2, while WordPress VIP lags behind at 8.3. Users highlight the simplicity of deploying applications and the availability of various cloud providers as key advantages of Cloudways.
- Users on G2 mention that Cloudways has a higher Quality of Support score at 9.2 compared to WordPress VIP's 8.7. Reviewers appreciate the 24/7 live chat support and the extensive knowledge base provided by Cloudways, which they find more responsive than WordPress VIP's support options.
- Reviewers mention that Cloudways has a larger user base in the Small-Business segment, with 91.0% of reviews coming from this category, compared to WordPress VIP's 62.3%. This indicates that Cloudways is more tailored to the needs of small businesses, as noted by users who appreciate its affordability and scalability.
- Users say that both products have strong scores for Meets Requirements, with Cloudways at 9.3 and WordPress VIP at 9.5. However, reviewers mention that WordPress VIP's advanced features, like enhanced security and performance optimization, cater better to larger enterprises, while Cloudways focuses on flexibility for smaller operations.
- G2 users report that Cloudways has a higher total number of reviews (999) compared to WordPress VIP (53), indicating a more established presence and user feedback. Reviewers mention that this extensive feedback helps potential buyers gauge the reliability and performance of Cloudways more effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudways
Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard
$11.00
1GB RAM, 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
- Cloudflare Add-on
WordPress VIP
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cloudways
Free Trial is available
WordPress VIP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
938
9.5
43
Ease of Use
9.1
949
8.7
42
Ease of Setup
9.2
751
8.3
20
Ease of Admin
9.1
631
9.2
21
Quality of Support
9.2
911
8.7
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
621
9.5
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
916
9.4
39
Features by Category
Content
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Design
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
10.0
8
Platform
Not enough data
10.0
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
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
Logistics
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
Analytics
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
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design & Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
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
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Site Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Site Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
Management
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.2
44
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
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms
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
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
196
Not enough data
9.1
206
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
207
Not enough data
8.9
197
Not enough data
Security
9.4
212
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
8.1
183
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
Free Resources
6.8
187
Not enough data
6.7
178
Not enough data
9.3
214
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
182
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.4
175
Not enough data
8.4
172
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.4
181
Not enough data
8.7
174
Not enough data
8.7
179
Not enough data
9.1
180
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
171
Not enough data
9.2
179
Not enough data
9.1
173
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
361
Not enough data
8.9
366
Not enough data
7.1
280
Not enough data
8.0
328
Not enough data
8.8
326
Not enough data
8.5
290
Not enough data
8.7
302
Not enough data
8.4
322
Not enough data
8.7
338
Not enough data
9.0
336
Not enough data
Development
9.1
92
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 WordPress VIP are categorized as Managed Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Cloud Web Hosting, and WebOps Platforms
Unique Categories
Cloudways is categorized as VPS Hosting Platforms and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
WordPress VIP is categorized as Content Experience Platforms, Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), Web Content Management, WordPress Management Tools, and Headless CMS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudways
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WordPress VIP
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
13.3%
Computer Software
7.9%
Retail
5.0%
Design
5.0%
Other
53.5%
Information Technology and Services
18.9%
Computer Software
18.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Writing and Editing
5.7%
Internet
5.7%
Other
43.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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