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With Hostwinds, you’re paying for traffic you’re not utilizing.
When you exceed your plan limits, Hostwinds charges you overages and you risk
a crash.
Reimagine Hosting with Unmatched Power and Precision1
Cloudways as the Hostwinds Alternative
When it’s Hostwinds vs Cloudways, Cloudways wins with more features, flexibility, and coverage that sets a new standard in hosting.
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Free Object Cache Pro
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Top Cloud Providers
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18x Coverage
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Pay-as-you-go
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Auto Scaling
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Dedicated Support
Cloudways vs Hostwinds
Why Choose Cloudways as the Hostwinds Alternative
More speed, higher performance, and support that delivers – Cloudways is the Hostwinds alternative that won’t settle for less.
Superior Service
Hostwinds offers a glimpse, but Cloudways delivers the complete experience – unmatched performance, exceptional value, and ultimate flexibility in one hosting solution.
Learn More39x the Data Centers
Cloudways connects you to 39x the data centers compared to Hostwinds, delivering unmatched global coverage at your command.
Learn MoreG2’s Top Rated
While Hostwinds barely makes the top 3, G2 ranks Cloudways as #1 in Cloud Web Hosting Platforms, putting Hostwinds and other alternatives to Hostwinds far behind.
Learn MoreDeveloper-Friendly Features
Cloudways empowers developers with Git integration, staging environments, and SSH access, streamlining workflows for seamless development and deployment.
Learn MoreEffortless Scalability
With Cloudways Autonomous™, handle traffic spikes seamlessly with auto scaling and a flexible pay-as-you-go model.
Learn MoreDedicated Live Support
Forget navigating scripts and waiting – Cloudways offers instant, expert support at all hours, unlike HostWind’s slower service.
Learn MoreTrusted by Our Users
Our clients know they can count on us. Cloudways is the people’s choice for reliable and quality hosting.
Learn MoreThe Hostwinds alternative built to be
Faster. Scalable. Global
Cloudways is the Better Choice.
Whether it’s power, speed, or global reach – you get it with Cloudways. Check out the comparison table below and make the smart move.
| Price | ||
| Model | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed monthly plans |
| Free Trial | ||
| Performance | ||
| Global Data Center Coverage | 55 Unique Locations, 116 Data Centers | 03 Unique Locations, 03 Data Centers |
| Infrastructure | GCP, AWS, DO, Vultr, Linode | Limited Proprietary Infrastructure |
| Auto Scaling | Seamless Vertical Scaling with Just 1-Click, No Downtime Required | Not Inherently Supported |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Interface | Intuitive Platform for Non-Technical Users with a Simplified Dashboard and 1-Click Features | Designed for Advanced Users; Requires Technical Expertise for Setup and Management |
| Free Object Cache Pro | ||
| Features | ||
| Optimization | Advanced caching technologies like Varnish, Redis, and Memcached, plus a built-in CDN for faster load times | Basic caching mechanisms with no integrated CDN |
| Developer Tools | Offers staging environments, Git integration, SSH access, and team collaboration features | Limited developer tools and environments |
| Auto Scaling | ||
| Support | ||
| 24/7 support | ||
| Slack Channel | ||
| Customization Support | ||
| Security | ||
| Malware Scanning and Removal | ||
| Free SSL | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Backups & 1-Click Restore | ||
| WAF (Anti-Hack System) Add-on | ||
| User Experience | ||
| Interface | Intuitive and user-friendly dashboard for easy server and application management | Traditional control panel that may be less intuitive for some users |
The Hostwinds Alternative that has
39x the Data Centers
With 39x the data centers across 18x the locations of Hostwinds, Cloudways sets the standard for true global coverage. Wherever your users are, Cloudways is right there with them.
Cloudways
116 Data Centers55 Unique LocationsHostwinds
03 Data Centers03 Unique Locations
Cloudways is G2’s #1 Cloud
Web Hosting Platform2
Cloudways holds the #1 spot in G2’s Cloud Web Hosting Platform category, while Hostwinds barely makes the top 3. When it comes to Hostwinds alternatives, Cloudways sets the bar.
Git Integration
Staging Environments
SSH Access
Easy Collaboration
Developer Tools
That Deliver
Cloudways offers powerful tools tailored for developers, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient deployment processes. From Git integration to staging environments, Cloudways simplifies the development experience like never before.
Sign Up Now 3-Day Trial Without Credit CardHandle Traffic Spikes with Cloudways Autonomous™
Cloudways Autonomous™ elevates your site with seamless scalability and flexibility. Forget costly upgrades or downtime worries – Cloudways keeps your site steady, with transparent pricing and no surprise fees.
Try Now With Cloudways’ Pay-as-you-go model, you pay only for what you use – no under
utilisation, no crash risks!
Cloudways Support is Your Extended Team
At Cloudways, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all replies. You get real experts, real answers, and real solutions – right when needed. For us, support isn’t a script; it’s a commitment.
Priority Support
24/7/365 priority live chat and ticketing support from our Senior Engineers, with improved SLAs.
Plugin Troubleshooting
Our Support Engineers will help you troubleshoot errors and conflicts with plugins and themes.
Performance Optimization
On-demand optimization tweaks to ensure your application is performing well.
Server Error Investigation
We’ll collaborate with your team for deeper investigation of common server errors.
Proactive Monitoring
If your server or stack is down, we will go beyond sending you alert and proactively start investigating.
Customization
Customization of your stack/server, e.g. deploying additional packages, specific configurations etc.
Dedicated Account Manager
Your primary contact at Cloudways is here to help and guide you, whatever you want to achieve.
Premium
Private Slack Channel
24/7/365 private Slack channel connects your team directly with our Senior Support Engineers. We partner with your team to help you grow.
Premium
Phone Support
Speak to our Senior Support Engineers when you need to for in-person support.
The Verdict is In
Cloudways is THE Hostwinds Alternative.
Cloudways isn’t just another hosting choice – it’s the one everyone’s raving about. With powerhouse performance and support that’s got your back every step of the way, here’s why our users keep coming back.
Alin-Lonel Banut
Verified Trust Pilot User
“I’ve been a loyal Cloudways customer for over 6 years, and my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. What truly sets Cloudways apart is their outstanding customer support. The live chat team is incredibly professional, always quick to respond, and goes above and beyond to resolve any issues. Their dedication to customer care is truly impressive. If you’re looking for a hosting provider that combines top-notch performance with excellent support, I highly recommend Cloudways!”
StudentProjects.LIVE
@projects_buzz“@Hostwinds Do you have any experts in your team. My live website is dead because of your technician. Hopeless support and service.”
Paul D
Creative Director & Owner“You pay for what you get. Instead of paying a low introductory fee and then getting high prices a year or two later, you just pay for what you need now. It’s easy to scale up and down. Cloudways makes cloud hosting easy to start. The process of setting up your websites and server is simple and quick. The UI/UX design is great too. Very intuitive and simple. It’s also fast and reliable which is something you don’t want to mess with for websites. Also their support team has been great. They’ve been quick to respond to any issues I’ve experienced.”
Nwajei Henry
@hencruz“I will advice you stop using @Hostwinds they are thieves. They store your credit card details on their site and even after you cancel renewal they will still deduct your money and refuse to refund. Worst of all is thiei cocky responses to complaints. @TulsaPolice””
Matthew Gregory
Verified Trust Pilot User“Run, don’t walk to cancel your existing provider and migrate everything to Cloudways. You won’t regret it. These guys offer the best combo of services together and the best price around. And the sites you run are blazing fast with wicked good caching.”
Tinto Jose Koikkara
@tjkdigital“Purchased a @Hostwinds windows #VPS server for testing. Server failed in the first instance and slow. So asked for a refund within 4-5 hours itself. #hosting”
Jonathan Bailey
@Plagirismtoday“I want to give a quick shoutout to @Cloudways, the host of my site.With the events taking place this week, I’ve received nearly a month’s worth of traffic in three days. Their server is going strong, never slowed down and remains fast despite the pressure.Thank you!”
Craig Tuch
@CraigTuch“I sure wish @Hostwinds took their own claim of 99.99% uptime seriously. My website was down for 12 hours yesterday while various levels of “support” tried to fix it and then after they did and it was up all night, it went down again this morning. Worst support experience ever.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform offers better global data center coverage?”
Cloudways provides access to 39x the data centers through partnerships with AWS, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, Linode, and Vultr. Hostwinds has only 3 data centers. Cloudways is the global Hostwinds competitor.
Which platform offers more flexible pricing?
Cloudways uses a pay-as-you-go model, letting users pay only for what they use. Hostwinds relies on fixed monthly pricing, which can be less cost-effective.
Does Cloudways or Hostwinds provide better scalability?
Cloudways offers seamless vertical scaling for resources like RAM and storage to avoid downtime. Hostwinds requires manual adjustments, which may disrupt operations.
Which platform is better suited for developers?
Cloudways includes Git integration, SSH access, staging environments, and team collaboration tools. Hostwinds offers basic developer features but lacks advanced tools.
Which platform provides better caching and performance optimization?
Cloudways integrates advanced caching solutions such as Redis, Varnish, and Memcached, along with a built-in CDN. Hostwinds lacks these integrated performance tools.
Which platform offers better customer support?
Cloudways provides 24/7 live chat with expert engineers who resolve complex issues quickly. Hostwinds also offers 24/7 support but receives mixed reviews for response time.
1. All information regarding Hostwinds has been sourced from their official website and is accurate as of November (2024).
2. The information in this section has been procured from G2 in November (2024) and may be subject to change.