G2

Björn Z.

Managing Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/11/2025

"Excellent performance improvement with premium features, but some add-ons are overpriced."

5/5

What do you like best about Kinsta?

The performance improvement was immediately noticeable after switching to Kinsta, thanks to the integrated Cloudflare CDN. My GTmetrix and Google PageSpeed scores improved dramatically, which was exactly what I had hoped for. The APM tool and New Relic integrations offer excellent monitoring capabilities.

The dashboard is well designed with useful features like the search-and-replace function, which saves considerable time during migrations and updates. The database studio is intuitive, and I appreciate the password protection options for staging sites. DevKinsta is a nice extra for local development.

Unlike WP Engine, Kinsta offers a true 30-day trial without requiring an annual prepayment, which shows confidence in their product. For European customers like me, their compliance with data protection regulations is excellent - they are certified for the Data Privacy Framework and offer excellent privacy policies and a data processing agreement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kinsta?

The implementation of the Redis cache is really expensive at €100 per month, which seems excessive for a standard feature. The prices for backups are also high, making these essential functions feel more like costly add-ons rather than included services.

While the TTFB performance is acceptable, it could be faster given Kinsta's premium positioning and pricing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kinsta solving and how is that benefiting you?

Performance bottlenecks: My old host delivered inconsistent loading speeds and poor Core Web Vitals scores. Kinsta's Google Cloud infrastructure and integrated optimizations immediately improved my GTmetrix and PageSpeed scores, leading to a better user experience and better SEO rankings.

Limited monitoring and troubleshooting: Previously, I had to rely on third-party tools to monitor performance issues. Kinsta's integrated New Relic APM and database studio give me real-time insights into what's happening under the hood, allowing me to quickly identify and fix issues.

Complex CDN setup: Setting up and managing CDN services was always a challenge. With Kinsta's integrated Cloudflare integration, global content delivery is automatic and seamless.

Inefficiencies in the development workflow: Managing staging environments and making bulk changes was cumbersome. The search and replace functionality and the DevKinsta development tool have significantly optimized my workflow.

Concerns about data compliance: As a European company, GDPR compliance was always a concern with my previous host. Kinsta's DPF certification and comprehensive data processing agreements give me confidence in handling customer data.

Risk of commitment without testing: Kinsta's 30-day trial period allowed me to thoroughly test their platform risk-free, which built confidence in making the switch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.