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At a Glance
WP Engine
WP Engine
Star Rating
(312)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $25.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
xCloud
xCloud
Star Rating
(16)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 2 Servers
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WP Engine excels in backup capabilities, scoring 9.6, while xCloud falls behind with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that WP Engine's automated daily backups provide peace of mind, ensuring data safety without manual intervention.
  • Reviewers mention that WP Engine's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.1 compared to xCloud's 8.9. Users say that WP Engine's intuitive interface and streamlined setup process make it accessible for small businesses, while xCloud's interface can be less user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight WP Engine's superior quality of support, scoring 9.3 against xCloud's 8.8. Users report that WP Engine's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, often resolving issues quickly, whereas xCloud's support has been described as slower and less effective.
  • Users on G2 mention that WP Engine shines in site management, with a score of 9.5, while xCloud scores 8.8. Reviewers say that WP Engine's tools for managing multiple sites are robust and efficient, making it easier for small businesses to handle their online presence.
  • Reviewers mention that WP Engine offers better malware identification and removal features, scoring 8.4 compared to xCloud's 7.2. Users report that WP Engine's proactive security measures help protect their sites from threats more effectively than xCloud's offerings.
  • Users say that WP Engine's caching capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.1, while xCloud's caching features score 8.8. Reviewers mention that WP Engine's caching significantly improves site speed, which is crucial for user experience and SEO, whereas xCloud's performance in this area is seen as adequate but not exceptional.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
WP Engine
Startup
Starting at $25.00
Per Month
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xCloud
ENTRY
$99.00
2 Servers
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Free Trial
WP Engine
No trial information available
xCloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
251
8.6
11
Ease of Use
9.1
251
9.2
13
Ease of Setup
9.1
196
8.5
12
Ease of Admin
9.2
189
9.1
9
Quality of Support
9.2
248
9.0
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
187
9.1
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
237
10.0
12
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
52
8.4
12
Performance
8.6
43
8.3
11
9.2
48
9.2
12
9.1
50
8.9
11
8.8
49
9.2
11
8.5
46
9.7
10
Security
9.4
49
8.3
11
9.1
46
9.4
11
8.4
44
7.8
9
8.6
41
7.8
9
Free Resources
7.2
34
7.8
10
8.2
37
4.6
9
9.3
48
9.4
11
7.9
5
8.3
5
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.0
5
8.3
5
8.3
5
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
8.0
5
8.3
5
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
7.3
5
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
6.0
5
8.0
5
7.7
5
7.7
5
8.7
5
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
7.7
5
8.7
5
8.3
5
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
WP Engine
WP Engine
xCloud
xCloud
WP Engine and xCloud are categorized as WordPress Hosting and Cloud Web Hosting
Unique Categories
WP Engine
WP Engine is categorized as WordPress Management Tools, Headless CMS, and Managed Hosting
xCloud
xCloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
WP Engine
WP Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
xCloud
xCloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
100.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
WP Engine
WP Engine
Marketing and Advertising
27.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
8.4%
Internet
7.4%
Design
4.4%
Other
40.4%
xCloud
xCloud
Marketing and Advertising
26.7%
Online Media
20.0%
Design
13.3%
Retail
6.7%
Publishing
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Alternatives
WP Engine
WP Engine Alternatives
WordPress VIP
WordPress VIP
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Cloudways
Cloudways
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WPMU DEV
WPMU DEV
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SiteGround
SiteGround
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xCloud
xCloud Alternatives
Cloudways
Cloudways
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Hostinger
Hostinger
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WordPress.com
WordPress.com
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WPMU DEV
WPMU DEV
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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
xCloud
xCloud Discussions
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xCloud has no discussions with answers