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At a Glance
WP Engine
WP Engine
Star Rating
(311)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $25.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud
Star Rating
(11)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WP Engine excels in site management with a score of 9.5, while WordPress on Google Cloud lags behind at 8.6. Reviewers mention that WP Engine's intuitive control panel makes it easier to manage multiple sites effectively.
  • Reviewers say that WP Engine's quality of support is significantly higher, scoring 9.3 compared to WordPress on Google Cloud's 7.0. Users on G2 highlight WP Engine's responsive customer service as a key advantage.
  • G2 users note that WP Engine offers superior security features, particularly in two-factor authentication and malware identification, scoring 9.8 and 8.4 respectively, while WordPress on Google Cloud scores lower at 6.7 and 6.4. Reviewers mention feeling more secure with WP Engine's robust security measures.
  • Users say that WP Engine shines in caching capabilities, scoring 9.1, which enhances site performance, whereas WordPress on Google Cloud only scores 6.4. Reviewers mention that this leads to faster load times and improved user experience on WP Engine-hosted sites.
  • Reviewers mention that WP Engine's free website transfers score of 9.1 is a significant benefit for users migrating from other platforms, while WordPress on Google Cloud's score of 6.4 indicates a less seamless transition experience.
  • Users report that WP Engine's backup features are highly rated at 9.2, providing peace of mind, while WordPress on Google Cloud's backup score of 6.7 suggests less reliability in this critical area. Reviewers emphasize the importance of dependable backups in their site management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
WP Engine
Startup
Starting at $25.00
Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
WordPress on Google Cloud
No pricing available
Free Trial
WP Engine
No trial information available
WordPress on Google Cloud
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
250
8.6
11
Ease of Use
9.1
250
7.7
11
Ease of Setup
9.1
195
7.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
188
6.3
5
Quality of Support
9.2
247
7.0
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
186
6.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
236
8.9
11
Features by Category
WordPress Management ToolsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
26
Not enough data
Security
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Site Management
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
Site Design
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Performance Reports
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
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
8.7
51
7.3
7
Performance
8.6
43
8.3
7
9.1
47
8.6
7
9.1
49
7.4
7
8.8
49
6.4
7
8.4
45
6.4
7
Security
9.4
49
6.7
7
9.1
46
8.3
7
8.4
44
6.4
7
8.6
41
6.7
6
Free Resources
7.2
34
6.7
7
8.2
37
7.6
7
9.3
48
7.6
7
7.9
5
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
7.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
WP Engine
WP Engine
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud
WP Engine and WordPress on Google Cloud are categorized as WordPress Hosting
Unique Categories
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
WP Engine
WP Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Reviewers' Industry
WP Engine
WP Engine
Marketing and Advertising
27.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
8.4%
Internet
7.4%
Design
4.4%
Other
40.2%
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud
Online Media
9.1%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Insurance
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Other
54.5%
Alternatives
WP Engine
WP Engine Alternatives
WordPress VIP
WordPress VIP
Add WordPress VIP
Cloudways
Cloudways
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WPMU DEV
WPMU DEV
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SiteGround
SiteGround
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WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud Alternatives
Hostinger
Hostinger
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Kinsta
Kinsta
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Cloudways
Cloudways
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Pantheon
Pantheon
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Discussions
WP Engine
WP Engine Discussions
Hosting Other Websites
2 Comments
Christopher A.
CA
Currently they are only hosting Wordpress sites, its their specialty .Read more
Queue Line
1 Comment
Christopher A.
CA
yes it does seem to take a bit of time, not sure why.Read more
Is WP Engine free?
1 Comment
James I.
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
WordPress on Google Cloud
WordPress on Google Cloud Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
WordPress on Google Cloud has no discussions with answers