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# Cloudways vs WPX Hosting Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cloudways** [

4.7/5(1,149)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews#reviews)

**WPX Hosting** [

4.7/5(64)

](https://www.g2.com/products/wpx-hosting/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cloudways**
Free Trial

**$11.00** · Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard

**WPX Hosting**
 **$24.99** Per Month · Business

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cloudways**
1 month

Based on 385 responses

**WPX Hosting**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 22 responses

Return on Investment

**Cloudways**
9 months

Based on 339 responses

**WPX Hosting**
9 months

Based on 18 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cloudways**
$$$$$

**WPX Hosting**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cloudways**
9%

**WPX Hosting**
10%1% more

Pros & Cons

**Cloudways**
[
Ease of Use (145)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1842978&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (114)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1842304&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (49)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1843319&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Pricing Issues (45)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1841475&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**WPX Hosting**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Cloudways**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_826b9262e6a8d8e4e82afec8c5b791fd/astra-wordpress-theme.png "Product Avatar Image")

Astra WordPress Theme

](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-wordpress-theme/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1fff394b86d3cd58b2e72b3d467cf332/bunny-cdn.png "Product Avatar Image")

Bunny CDN

](https://www.g2.com/products/bunny-cdn/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d08938b2bcd0f8cc93eb9321f26c74c4/claude-2025-12-11.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Claude

](https://www.g2.com/products/claude-2025-12-11/reviews)[
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**WPX Hosting**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Cloudways**
 ![Cloudways screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1366922/Manage-Services.png)

**WPX Hosting**
 ![WPX Hosting screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/197406/Screenshot-2022-01-12-141111.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cloudways**

9.2

9.2975

**WPX Hosting**

9.5

9.549

Ease of Use

**Cloudways**

9.1

9.1987

**WPX Hosting**

9.3

9.349

Ease of Setup

**Cloudways**

9.1

9.1790

**WPX Hosting**

9.5

9.531

Ease of Admin

**Cloudways**

9.1

9.1648

**WPX Hosting**

9.0

9.030

Quality of Support

**Cloudways**

9.2

9.2943

**WPX Hosting**

9.6

9.649

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cloudways**

9.3

9.3638

**WPX Hosting**

9.3

9.330

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cloudways**

9.2

9.2948

**WPX Hosting**

9.2

9.246

Features

WebOps Platforms[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

48

Not enough data

Functionality

Developer Tools

8.8(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Automation

8.5(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Website Staging

9.1(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Management

Web Content Dedication

9.1(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Website Hosting

9.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

8.5(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Support

CMS Variety

8.7(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Multi-CMS Support

8.6(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Compliance

9.0(won by default)

35

Not enough data

WordPress Hosting[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

240

Not enough data

Performance

Plugins and Theme support

8.6(won by default)

203

Not enough data

Site management

9.1(won by default)

212

Not enough data

Technical Support

9.1(won by default)

225

Not enough data

Caching

8.8(won by default)

216

Not enough data

Free Website Transfers

9.0(won by default)

202

Not enough data

Security

Backup

9.4(won by default)

219

Not enough data

Activity monitoring

8.9(won by default)

209

Not enough data

Malware identification and removal

8.1(won by default)

186

Not enough data

WAF and DDoS Protectiob

8.4(won by default)

183

Not enough data

Free Resources

Email

6.9(won by default)

188

Not enough data

Domain

6.7(won by default)

183

Not enough data

SSL Certificates

9.3(won by default)

220

Not enough data

Cloud Web Hosting[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

228

Not enough data

Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

Caching

8.9(won by default)

194

Not enough data

Intuitive Control Panel

8.9(won by default)

212

Not enough data

Opering System

8.4(won by default)

177

Not enough data

Server Redundancy

8.4(won by default)

174

Not enough data

Support - Cloud Web Hosting

Free SSL

9.5(won by default)

194

Not enough data

Auto-scaling

8.7(won by default)

185

Not enough data

Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting

8.7(won by default)

196

Not enough data

Support

9.1(won by default)

208

Not enough data

Security - Cloud Web Hosting

Compliance and Certifications

8.9(won by default)

176

Not enough data

Backup

9.2(won by default)

194

Not enough data

Data Security

9.1(won by default)

180

Not enough data

VPS Hosting Platforms[Hide 41 FeaturesShow 41 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

394

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hosting Management

Storage Limits

8.7(won by default)

360

Not enough data

Bandwidth Allowance

8.9(won by default)

365

Not enough data

Email Hosting

7.1(won by default)

279

Not enough data

Control Panel Integration

8.1(won by default)

329

Not enough data

CMS Support

8.8(won by default)

327

Not enough data

Web Framework Support

8.5(won by default)

290

Not enough data

E-Commerce Integration

8.7(won by default)

300

Not enough data

File Management

8.3(won by default)

322

Not enough data

Database Support

8.7(won by default)

337

Not enough data

Security Tools

9.0(won by default)

336

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

CMS Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Hosting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Server

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mail Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Control Panel

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bandwidth Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dedicated Virtual Resources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

107

Not enough data

Development

Application Deployment

9.1(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Custom Development

8.8(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Development Environment

8.7(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

8.8(won by default)

89

Not enough data

Testing

8.8(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database

Database Management

8.9(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Analytics

8.8(won by default)

89

Not enough data

Auto Scaling

9.0(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Backup / Recovery

9.1(won by default)

98

Not enough data

Storage

9.2(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Infrastructure

Networking

9.3(won by default)

89

Not enough data

Virtual Machines

8.9(won by default)

92

Not enough data

Security

9.1(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Cloud Migration[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Variety

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts and Logging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Variety

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access and Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cloudways](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fe1e429a09f40487997ffddda213d613/cloudways.svg "Cloudways")](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews)

Cloudways

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

91.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

6.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.4%

[![WPX Hosting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ceae18ac958a84ec5a7851d54c20afa5/wpx-hosting.svg "WPX Hosting")](https://www.g2.com/products/wpx-hosting/reviews)

WPX Hosting

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

96.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

1.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

91.9%

96.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

6.6%

1.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

1.4%

1.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cloudways](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fe1e429a09f40487997ffddda213d613/cloudways.svg "Cloudways")](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews)
Cloudways

Marketing and Advertising

15.3%

Information Technology and Services

13.3%

Computer Software

8.3%

Design

5.2%

Retail

4.9%

Other

53.0%

[![WPX Hosting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ceae18ac958a84ec5a7851d54c20afa5/wpx-hosting.svg "WPX Hosting")](https://www.g2.com/products/wpx-hosting/reviews)
WPX Hosting

Marketing and Advertising

28.3%

E-Learning

16.7%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

8.3%

Online Media

5.0%

Computer Networking

3.3%

Other

38.3%

FAQs

## Cloudways vs WPX Hosting FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Cloudways vs WPX Hosting?

Cloudways and WPX Hosting are both highly rated for Cloud Web Hosting, but Cloudways stands out for its ease of use and management features, while WPX Hosting is noted for its superior support and setup experience.

| [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) | [WPX Hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/wpx-hosting/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (1,142 reviews) | 4.7/5 (64 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | 9.5 |
| 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Ease of Use (145 all-time mentions) | Superior Support (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Cloudways and WPX Hosting compare?

WPX Hosting is rated higher for value, with a Price/Cost satisfaction score advantage over Cloudways.

- **Cloudways:** Reviewers frequently mention Cloudways as affordable and cost-effective, but 49 all-time reviews cite it as expensive and 45 mention pricing issues.
- **WPX Hosting:** Reviewers highlight WPX Hosting as offering outstanding value for the price, with many noting its cost-effectiveness and lack of surprise charges.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews indicate that buyers switch to Cloudways for better performance and management, and to WPX Hosting for superior support and value.

### What are the best alternatives to Cloudways and WPX Hosting?

Kinsta, Hostinger, and SiteGround are the top three alternatives to Cloudways and WPX Hosting.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,142 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable and cost-effective, but some cite high pricing | Ease of Use (145 all-time mentions) |
| [WPX Hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/wpx-hosting/reviews) | 4.7/5 (64 reviews) | Small-Business | Outstanding value, no surprise charges | Superior Support (recent reviews) |
| [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) | 4.8/5 (1,638 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Performance and reliability (recent reviews) |
| [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) | 4.4/5 (831 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Affordable pricing (recent reviews) |
| [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) | 4.2/5 (308 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customer support (recent reviews) |

### Which Cloud Web Hosting features should I prioritize when comparing Cloudways and WPX Hosting?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, performance speed, scalability, and pricing satisfaction when comparing Cloudways and WPX Hosting.

- **Ease of Setup:** Cloudways scores 9.1, WPX Hosting scores 9.5.
- **Quality of Support:** Cloudways scores 9.2, WPX Hosting scores 9.6.
- **Performance Speed:** Cloudways has 51 all-time mentions for performance speed; WPX Hosting is frequently praised for speed in recent reviews.
- **Scalability:** Cloudways has 38 all-time mentions for scalability; WPX Hosting is noted for handling multiple sites but has limits per server.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** Cloudways has 37 all-time mentions for affordability but also 49 for being expensive; WPX Hosting is highlighted for value and lack of surprise charges.

### What are the pros and cons of Cloudways vs WPX Hosting?

Cloudways is strongest in ease of use and management, while WPX Hosting's headline strength is its customer support.

- **Cloudways strengths:** Ease of Use (145 all-time mentions), Customer Support (114), Easy Setup (91), Reliability (73), Performance Speed (51), Scalability (38), Affordable (37), 24/7 Support (50).
- **Cloudways trade-offs:** Expensive (49 all-time mentions), Pricing Issues (45), Poor Customer Support (32), occasional dashboard slowness, and lack of root access.
- **WPX Hosting strengths:** Superior Support (recent reviews), Fast setup, High performance speed, Value for price, Easy migration, and custom CDN.
- **WPX Hosting trade-offs:** Limits on number of sites per server, no VPS/private hosting, and some reviewers note performance issues with high-traffic or critical sites.

### Is Cloudways or WPX Hosting better for small businesses?

Cloudways is the better fit for small businesses, with a larger small-business reviewer base and strong sentiment for ease of use and affordability.

- **Cloudways:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and reliable support for small business needs.
- **WPX Hosting:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise support and speed, but some note limitations for high-traffic or critical sites.

### Which Cloud Web Hosting platform has better integrations?

Cloudways is favored for integrations, with WooCommerce specifically cited in reviews.

- **Cloudways:** WooCommerce integration is mentioned in 17 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers highlighting its compatibility for WordPress and e-commerce sites.
- **WPX Hosting:** No specific integrations are cited in recent reviews.

### How do Cloudways and WPX Hosting compare on customer support?

WPX Hosting leads on Quality of Support with a 0.4-point advantage over Cloudways (9.6 vs 9.2).

- **Cloudways:** 114 all-time reviews mention customer support, with many recent reviewers praising 24/7 availability, knowledgeable staff, and quick response times.
- **WPX Hosting:** Reviewers consistently describe support as "amazing," "lightning fast," and "above and beyond," with frequent mentions of rapid issue resolution and proactive assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Cloudways or WPX Hosting?

WPX Hosting is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.4-point advantage over Cloudways (9.5 vs 9.1).

- **Cloudways:** 91 all-time reviews mention easy setup, with recent reviewers noting a user-friendly dashboard and straightforward migration process.
- **WPX Hosting:** Reviewers frequently highlight fast and simple setup, easy migration, and an intuitive control panel, with many describing the process as effortless.

Alternatives

**Cloudways Alternatives**

 ![Hostinger](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b81bb1e11cf4347107f36c928d20df03/hostinger.svg "Hostinger")

[
Hostinger
](/products/hostinger/reviews)

 ![SiteGround](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3ee032a264c3ac1c439355127445926a/siteground.svg "SiteGround")

[
SiteGround
](/products/siteground/reviews)

 ![Kinsta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/051125026de880e298a1d9f375275e28/kinsta.svg "Kinsta")

[
Kinsta
](/products/kinsta/reviews)

 ![Pantheon](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565850/pantheon.png "Pantheon")

[
Pantheon
](/products/pantheon/reviews)

**WPX Hosting Alternatives**

 ![Kinsta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/051125026de880e298a1d9f375275e28/kinsta.svg "Kinsta")

[
Kinsta
](/products/kinsta/reviews)

 ![WP Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2713019d7aa268deecba256506e1b2ea/wp-engine.svg "WP Engine")

[
WP Engine
](/products/wp-engine/reviews)

 ![SiteGround](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3ee032a264c3ac1c439355127445926a/siteground.svg "SiteGround")

[
SiteGround
](/products/siteground/reviews)

 ![Hosting.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_00e01d2ef77fc021be8145086979bcb4/hosting-com-hosting-com.png "Hosting.com")

[
Hosting.com
](/products/hosting-com-hosting-com/reviews)