# WPMU DEV vs iPage Comparison

| | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 861 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2.50 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### WPMU DEV

Pros:
- Customer Support (18 reviews)
- Helpful (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (4 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### iPage

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Cost-Effectiveness (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Email Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (670 reviews) | 8.4 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (676 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (541 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (526 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.8 (664 reviews) | 7.3 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (518 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (620 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### WPMU DEV

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $2.50

Description: 1 site license.

Key Features:
- All WPMU DEV pro plugins
- 5GB CDN  
- 5GB backup storage

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### iPage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### WordPress Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | 9.1/10 | 422 |
| **iPage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backups** | 9.2 (382 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Site Monitoring** | 9.4 (403 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Two Factor Authentication** | 9.2 (290 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloning** | 8.7 (300 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Comments Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Theme and Plugin Management** | 9.4 (398 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Site Design

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Template Builder** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | 8.7 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Reports

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 9.0 (352 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Client Reports** | 8.8 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Dedicated Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | N/A | N/A |
| **iPage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Set Up

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup and Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Domain and Sub-Domain Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Reseller Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | 9.2/10 | 52 |
| **iPage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom DNS name servers ** | 9.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self branding** | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth support** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible hosting plans** | 8.9 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and restoration** | 9.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **cPanel Management** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain Reseller Account Support** | 9.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fully Managed Service** | 9.4 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **IP Addresses Support** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### WordPress Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | 9.2/10 | 76 |
| **iPage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Plugins and Theme support** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Site management** | 9.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | 9.8 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Caching** | 8.9 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Free Website Transfers** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | 9.6 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity monitoring** | 9.5 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware identification and removal** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **WAF and DDoS Protectiob** | 9.1 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Free Resources

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email** | 7.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain** | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Certificates** | 9.6 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Domain Registrars

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | 9.0/10 | 5 |
| **iPage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Domain Registrar

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advanced DNS management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **WHOIS privacy protection** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Two-factor authentication (2FA)** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bulk domain management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain parking** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-renewal** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support and service - Domain Registrar

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Knowledge base and tutorials** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain transfer assistance** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **24/7 customer support** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email forwarding and hosting** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Website builder integration** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain auction and backordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VPS Hosting Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **WPMU DEV** | N/A | N/A |
| **iPage** | 7.9/10 | 19 |

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Allowance** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Email Hosting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Control Panel Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **CMS Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Web Framework Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Database Support** | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Domain Registrars](https://www.g2.com/categories/domain-registrars)

**Unique to WPMU DEV (4):** [Reseller Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/reseller-hosting), [WordPress Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-management-tools), [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [Managed DNS Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-dns-solutions)

**Unique to iPage (2):** [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Dedicated Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dedicated-hosting)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | WPMU DEV | iPage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 96.6% | 96.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.9% | 3.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.5% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### WPMU DEV

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.4%
- **Design:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 4.9%
- **Online Media:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 2.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 37.0%

#### iPage

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 13.3%
- **Internet:** 13.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.3%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **E-Learning:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 36.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to WPMU DEV

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- [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1454 reviews)
- [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Just Host](https://www.g2.com/products/just-host/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (15 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### WPMU DEV

- Title: [Is Forminator free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-forminator-free) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is!"
- Title: [Is Wpmu Dev worth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-wpmu-dev-worth) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [Will the full email service ever come to WPMUDEV?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-the-full-email-service-ever-come-to-wpmudev) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This would be a great service, especially if clients with their own domain names have email files in another location that could be transferred intact to..."
- Title: [Can we get some sort of VPS or dev server for the sites we are currently working on?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-get-some-sort-of-vps-or-dev-server-for-the-sites-we-are-currently-working-on) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there! 

This is Cristian from the WPMUDEV team. I hope you are doing great!

If you are hosting that site elsewhere, you can connect it to our Hub..."
- Title: [What is Wpmu Dev?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wpmu-dev) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A site with great apps to help with web design and hosting "

### iPage

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/wpmu-dev-vs-ipage)