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Compare Cloudways and WP Engine 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Starting at $25.00 Per Month
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,113)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 plansWP Engine
Star Rating
(318)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $25.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudways excels in user-friendliness, with many users praising its intuitive dashboard that simplifies server management and application deployment. One user highlighted how easy it is to manage multiple sites and their staging versions, making it a great choice for agencies.
- Users say that WP Engine provides exceptional support, often going above and beyond to assist customers. Reviewers have noted that the support team feels like an extension of their own team, with personalized and detailed responses that help resolve issues quickly.
- According to verified reviews, Cloudways offers a more affordable entry-level pricing structure, starting at just $11. This makes it an attractive option for small businesses looking to manage costs while still receiving quality hosting services.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have strong backup capabilities, but Cloudways users appreciate the ease of managing backups alongside other features, which streamlines their workflow. WP Engine also receives praise for its backup features, but some users find Cloudways' approach more integrated.
- Users highlight that WP Engine has a strong focus on WordPress hosting, with many reviewers noting its specialized features that cater specifically to WordPress users. This includes seamless migration processes and tailored support for WordPress-related issues.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms offer quality support, Cloudways has a slight edge in overall satisfaction ratings, with users frequently mentioning the great support they receive, which simplifies the management of their hosting needs.
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 $25.00
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
9.3
947
9.1
255
Ease of Use
9.1
958
9.1
255
Ease of Setup
9.2
759
9.1
200
Ease of Admin
9.1
636
9.2
196
Quality of Support
9.2
920
9.3
252
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
626
9.2
193
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
925
8.6
241
Features by Category
Security
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Site Management
Not enough data
9.3
19
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
8.5
198
8.7
42
9.1
209
9.3
50
9.1
220
9.3
55
8.8
210
8.9
49
9.0
200
8.6
45
Security
9.4
215
9.4
49
8.9
207
9.1
45
8.1
185
8.5
42
8.4
182
8.8
40
Free Resources
6.8
187
7.2
33
6.7
180
8.2
35
9.3
217
9.4
48
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
189
Not enough data
8.9
187
Not enough data
8.4
177
Feature Not Available
8.4
173
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.5
188
Not enough data
8.7
175
Feature Not Available
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
188
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
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
327
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
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 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
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Software
8.1%
Retail
5.0%
Design
5.0%
Other
53.3%
Marketing and Advertising
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
8.3%
Internet
7.3%
Design
4.3%
Other
39.5%
Discussions
How do l move a website created from the Godaddy site builder to Clouways hosting?
36 Comments
RK
https://www.gameskharido.liveRead 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 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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