Compare Cloudways and WP Engine 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Starting at $30.00 Per Month
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,133)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 plansWP Engine
Star Rating
(340)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $30.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudways excels in affordability, with a starting price of just $11, making it a popular choice for small businesses looking for cost-effective solutions. In contrast, WP Engine's entry-level pricing starts at $30, which some users find less accessible.
- Users say that WP Engine provides a seamless experience for managing client sites, particularly highlighting its managed hosting capabilities that simplify DNS issue resolution. This ease of use is a significant advantage for those who prioritize hassle-free management.
- Reviewers mention that Cloudways offers an intuitive user interface that allows for powerful server management without needing root access. This feature is particularly appreciated by users who value straightforward navigation and control over their hosting environment.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms receive high marks for customer support, but WP Engine slightly edges out with a quality of support score that users find responsive and courteous. This is crucial for users who may need assistance during critical times.
- Users highlight that Cloudways has a strong track record of uptime and reliability, with one reviewer noting no downtime over eight years of usage. This reliability is a key factor for businesses that cannot afford interruptions in service.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while WP Engine shines in features like backup and SSL certificate management, Cloudways offers competitive performance with frequent updates and easy integration of new features, appealing to users who prioritize flexibility and innovation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudways
Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard
$11.00
1GB RAM, 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
- Cloudflare Add-on
WP Engine
Startup
Starting at $30.00
Per Month
For small websites & blogs
- 1 Site
- 25k Visits/MO
- 10GB Local Storage
Free Trial
Cloudways
Free Trial is available
WP Engine
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
965
9.1
266
Ease of Use
9.1
977
9.0
266
Ease of Setup
9.1
777
9.1
209
Ease of Admin
9.1
641
9.2
201
Quality of Support
9.2
937
9.3
263
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
631
9.2
198
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
942
8.6
252
Features by Category
Security
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Site Management
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.4
21
Site Design
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
8.2
19
Performance Reports
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.2
16
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
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
Feature Not Available
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
Performance
8.6
203
8.7
42
9.1
211
9.3
53
9.1
223
9.3
64
8.8
213
8.9
49
9.0
201
8.6
45
Security
9.4
219
9.4
50
8.9
208
9.1
45
8.1
185
8.5
42
8.4
182
8.7
41
Free Resources
6.8
187
7.2
33
6.7
182
8.2
35
9.3
220
9.5
49
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
9.0
194
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
8.4
177
Feature Not Available
8.3
174
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.5
192
Not enough data
8.8
179
Feature Not Available
8.7
187
Not enough data
9.1
197
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
9.1
179
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 WP Engine are categorized as Managed Hosting, WordPress Hosting, and Cloud Web Hosting
Unique Categories
Cloudways is categorized as WebOps Platforms, VPS Hosting Platforms, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
WP Engine is categorized as 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.)
WP Engine
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
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
13.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
5.0%
Retail
4.9%
Other
53.3%
Marketing and Advertising
27.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer Software
8.3%
Internet
7.1%
Design
4.2%
Other
40.4%
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
Hosting Other Websites
2 Comments
CA
Currently they are only hosting Wordpress sites, its their specialty .Read more
Is WP engine owned by WordPress?
1 Comment
MM
It's my understanding that WP Engine is a separate company from Automattic and WordPress.Read more
Is WP Engine free?
1 Comment
JI
No, WPEngine is a premium managed WordPress hosting provider and all plans are paid plans. (You may be able to arrange a limited free trial, but this won't...Read more
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