Fast, Secure & Dev-Friendly Managed PHP Hosting
Deploy from Git, test on staging, and scale up as traffic grows. Cloudways handles patching and monitoring, so your team ships code instead of managing servers.
*3-day trial, no credit card neededPHP Web Hosting Without the Sysadmin Work
Spin up a server, create a staging copy, restore a backup or resize it from one console. Routine tasks need no SSH sessions or config files.
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Rated leader in Managed Hosting on G2
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Cloud providers
150+
Data Centers
Any PHP Framework. Any CMS.
Launch supported frameworks and CMS platforms in a few clicks, or deploy any custom PHP app from Git.
Pick the PHP Version Your App Needs
Cloudways supports PHP 7.4 to 8.4, and each application can run its own version.
Latest PHP 8.4
PHP 8.4 is available on Cloudways servers, so new projects can start on the latest release and keep up with new language features.
Older Apps Supported
PHP 7.4 is still available for older apps that are not ready for PHP 8, so you can migrate now and upgrade on your own schedule.
Version Per App
Each application on a server runs its own PHP version, so older and newer apps can share one server instead of needing two.
Quick Switching
Change an application’s PHP version from the console in a few clicks, then switch back if your code is not ready.
Test Before You Switch
Clone the app to a staging copy, try the new PHP version there and move production over once everything runs cleanly.
PHP-FPM Workers
Apps run on PHP-FPM, so a pool of workers handles requests in parallel and busy sites keep serving visitors.
Move Your First PHP Site for Free
We move your first website from any host for free, and your old site keeps running during the move. Additional PHP app migrations cost each.
Start My Free MigrationsManaged PHP Hosting.
Pay as You Go.
Choose a cloud provider and server size, then host multiple PHP apps on one server. Billing is hourly with no contract.
Managed Node.js hosting for full-stack apps, APIs & automation. No cold starts, Git-based deployments, and flat, predictable monthly pricing.
Starter
$20
$20
/Month- 2GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 5 Apps
- 3 TB Server Bandwidth
- 250 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
Enterprise CDN- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Professional
$30
$30
/Month- 4GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 8 Apps
- 4 TB Server Bandwidth
- 400 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Growth
$50
$50
/Month- 8GB RAM
- 4 vCPU
- 14 Apps
- 5 TB Server Bandwidth
- 700 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Scale
$100
$100
/Month- 16GB RAM
- 8 vCPU
- 30 Apps
- 6 TB Server Bandwidth
- 1200 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Plus
$150
$150
/Month- 32GB RAM
- 8 vCPU
- 50 Apps
- 7 TB Server Bandwidth
- 1500 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Advanced
$300
$300
/Month- 48GB RAM
- 12 vCPU
- 100 Apps
- 8 TB Server Bandwidth
- 3000 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Business
$400
$400
/Month- 64GB RAM
- 16 vCPU
- 150 Apps
- 9 TB Server Bandwidth
- 4500 GB CDN Bandwidth
- 10 Gbps Network
Features Included
- Enterprise CDN
- DDoS Protection
- Malware Protection
Upgrade or downgrade anytime no lock-in.
A charge of $0.033/GB applies to offsite backup storage.
A charge of $0.02/GB applies to any CDN bandwidth used beyond your plan's allocation.
An additional charge of $1/10GB disk storage applies.
0%
Deploy OpenClaw or Hermes on secured and managed infrastructure in minutes. No manual setup required.
Scout
Light reconnaissance, one or two simple workflows
$9.99
$9.99
/Month
- 1 vCPU
- 2GB RAM
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Operator
Active single-purpose agent doing real work
$19.99
$19.99
/Month
- 2 vCPU
- 4GB RAM
- 80GB Storage
- 3TB Bandwidth
Recommended
Launch Your Agent
Squad
Multiple sub-agents coordinating on tasks
$39.99
$39.99
/Month
- 4 vCPU
- 8GB RAM
- 160GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Swarm
Many agents, many tools, always-on autonomy
$79.99
$79.99
/Month
- 8 vCPU
- 16GB RAM
- 320GB Storage
- 6TB Bandwidth
Select Cloud Provider
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Fastest growing & affordable cloud provider with high-performance SSD standard and NVMe storage premium servers across 9 locations. Select the perfect fit from their Basic, General Purpose, and CPU Optimized server lineup.
DigitalOcean
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Across 30 locations, Vultr provides standard servers featuring SSD storage and high frequency servers with NVMe storage powered by the fastest architecture available in the Vultr product lineup.
Vultr
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Popular cloud emphasizing consistent performance across 25 datacenters. Choose Linode if you wish top quality performance at a pocket—friendly budget.
Linode
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Flexible Amazon cloud compute (EC2) with configurable storage/bandwidth across 28 datacenters. AWS supports dynamic vertical scaling with options to both upgrade and downgrade server resources. Select the perfect fit from their Standard and Compute Optimized server lineup.
AWS
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Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an extremely powerful cloud hosting infrastructure with the efficient performance that comes with Google's brand name. With 28 datacenters, GCE supports dynamic vertical scaling with options to both upgrade and downgrade server resources. Select the perfect fit from their Standard, Compute Optimized and High Compute server lineup.
GoogleCloud
Select Server Type
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Basic
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
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General Purpose
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
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CPU Optimized
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
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Standard
DigitalOcean is the fastest growing cloud provider.
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Standard
DigitalOcean Standard Droplets, powered by 2nd generation or earlier Intel CPUs and standard SSD, are perfect for general-purpose workloads and all your applications, offering networking speeds up to 2 Gbps.
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Premium
DigitalOcean Premium Droplets are powered by 2nd or 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and faster NVME storage delivering higher network throughput up to 10 Gbps for your most demanding applications.
Micro
Suitable for personal websites and simple blogs.
$14
$14
USD per month
You pay $0.0208 hourly
- 1GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 25GB NVMe Storage
- 1TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 4 Free AI Copilot Credits
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Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
Small
Suitable for growing businesses and moderate traffic.
$28
$28
USD per month
You pay $0.0417 hourly
- 2GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 50GB NVMe Storage
- 2TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 4 Free AI Copilot Credits
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Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
Most Popular
Medium
Supports more demanding websites with higher traffic.
$54
$54
USD per month
You pay $0.0804 hourly
- 4GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 80GB NVMe Storage
- 4TB Transfer Bandwidth
- 4 Free AI Copilot Credits
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Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
Large
Ideal for e-com stores and resource-intensive applications.
$11
USD per month
You pay $0.1473 hourly
- 8GB RAM
- 4 vCPU
- 160GB NVMe Storage
- 5TB Transfer Bandwidth
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4 Free
AI Copilot Credits
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Lightning Stack
- Unlimited Visits
- Unlimited Websites
$0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Fully managed hosting for WordPress for dynamic high traffic eCom and LMS sites, built to autoscale for thousands of concurrent users.
Free Trial
Try Autonomous' simplicity and autoscaling before committing.
$100
$0For 3 Days
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 01
Bandwidth: 150 GB
Disk space: 20 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN
Redis Caching
Object Cache Pro + Relay
Free Managed Migration
Growth
For applications with growing traffic needs.
$100
$99/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 01
Bandwidth: 150 GB
Disk space: 20 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN
Redis Caching
Object Cache Pro + Relay
Free Managed Migration
Additional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.07/hr/server beyond baseline
Recommended
Scale
For applications managing consistent traffic growth.
$100
$199/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 02
Bandwidth: 250 GB
Disk space: 50 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN
Redis Caching
Object Cache Pro + Relay
Free Managed Migration
Additional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.10/hr/server beyond baseline
Plus
For large scale applications with critical traffic needs.
$100
$399/Month
Plan Includes
Website: 01
Baseline Autoscale Servers: 03
Bandwidth: 1000 GB
Disk space: 100 GB
Visits: Unmetered
PHP Workers: 100/server
Features Included
True Autoscaling
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN
Redis Caching
Object Cache Pro + Relay
Free Managed Migration
Additional Charges
- Disk Space: $1/GB
- Bandwidth: $0.04/GB
- Autoscaling: $0.12/hr/server beyond baseline
Enterprise
Need more than standard plans? We’ll create a custom plan.
Custom
Optimized resources for your traffic and usage patterns.
Custom resource allocation and baseline capacity.
Expert consultation to match plan to requirements.
Speed, Security, and Developer Tools Built In
Pick a tab to see what comes with your plan.
SSD Hosting
SSD storage moves data faster than traditional disks, so files and database queries load quicker. Premium servers add NVMe.
Built-in Caches
Server-level caching cuts the work your database does on each request, so busy pages stay quick as traffic grows.
Lightning Stack
Dynamic pages respond up to 65% faster in independent benchmarks. The NGINX and PHP-FPM stack comes at no extra cost.
HTTP/2
HTTP/2 support lets browsers load many assets in parallel over a single connection, which helps pages render sooner.
Cloudflare
Add Cloudflare Enterprise for a global CDN, a managed WAF and DDoS protection on layers 3, 4 and 7. From $4.99 per domain per month.
Web Rules
Set redirects, rewrites and header rules from the console instead of editing .htaccess, which the Lightning Stack does not support.
Server Firewall
An Imunify360-powered firewall blocks brute-force logins, bots and DoS attempts, and free malware scanning alerts you to threats.
SSL Certificates
Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates install in a few clicks, so traffic between your visitors and your server is encrypted over HTTPS.
Login Security
We protect your account with 2FA and also notify you of any login attempts made from an unidentified device.
IP Whitelisting
You can create a whitelist of IP addresses for unrestricted access over regions and networks through SSH and SFTP.
Multi-App Hosting
Run several PHP apps on one server and manage each one separately from the console, so you pay for one server, not many.
Database Security
Valuable data of your PHP app is well protected and is only allowed to be accessed remotely via whitelisted IP addresses.
IaaS Providers
Choose from 150+ data centers across five cloud providers and place your app close to your users. Clone the server to change location.
Block Storage
Add disk space to DigitalOcean servers without changing other server settings. It is network-attached, so it suits storage better than I/O-heavy work.
Vertical Scaling
Resize your server in a few clicks when traffic changes, so you only run the capacity you need at any given time.
No Contract
Pay-as-you-go plans bill hourly with no long-term commitment, so you can change server size or stop at any time.
1-Click Actions
Our 1-click actions allow you to perform several operational tasks, such as backup/restore, website/server cloning in no time.
Offsite Backups
Automated backups are stored offsite, so you can restore a server or app even if the server itself has a problem.
24/7 Expert Support
Reach a support engineer by live chat or ticket at any hour. Standard support is included with every plan.
Active Community
Our effective and strong community of PHP experts who share their skills and knowledge to help users around the world.
Knowledge Base
We have a centralized resource center for our customers. You can refer to the Knowledge Base for any help related to our platform.
Ticketing System
Chat issues unsolved after 15 minutes become tickets automatically. Standard tickets get a first reply within 12 hours, or 3 hours if high priority.
Support Add-ons
Advanced adds a dedicated account manager and app-level help. Premium adds private Slack and phone support. Six-month minimum on both.
Troubleshooting
Track servers with 16+ metrics and New Relic, and let Copilot diagnose problems such as 5xx errors with 1-click SmartFix.
Git Integration
Git is pre-installed, so you can deploy from GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket. Webhooks push code to your server on every commit.
SSH and SFTP Access
Securely access servers over SSH and SFTP, with Composer 2 preinstalled on new servers. Create SFTP credentials for each team member.
1-Click Cloning
Clone an app or a whole server in one click and test changes on the copy first, with free staging URLs included.
Teams and Roles
Split projects between teams, let one person join several, and give each member full or limited access to an app or server.
Cron and Supervisord
Schedule jobs with the Cron Manager and keep Laravel queue workers running with Supervisord, without touching the server.
Webroot and API
Set the webroot for each application and automate server tasks with the Cloudways API v2, so routine work runs on its own.
“You can take advantage of the scalability and power of platforms like Digital Ocean, without being a systems administrator or having expertise with a server.”
Brandon Ernst
Founder & CEO, Brand on Fire
“Cloudways offers an easier interface & a more thorough set of features, which really helps support our growth as a business.”
Iain Wang
CEO, ClassBento
Cloudways offers an intuitive and user-friendly control panel that makes managing your server and applications a breeze
Michael Kuczek
Founder, Biiird.com
See Why Customers Host With Cloudways
Don’t just take our word for it. Read what businesses like yours say about their PHP hosting experience with Cloudways.
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Specify is the perfect addition to our front-end boilerplate. Tokens, assets, fonts. Everything come straight out from Figma. Less configuration, more creative development. Our team loves it.
Gabriel Marcolongo
Founder at Incluyeme
Ecommerce
Tried many plugins but real speed never really improved. Moved to Cloudways and I’m amazed at REAL speed improvements, and so the transfers begin!
Jamie Knop
@JamieKnop
Agency
I am using DigitalOcean Plan in Cloudways and I can confirm it is very good. Also, additional the backup with my hosting is awesome too.
Suraj Katwal
Freelancer
The site’s loading time was greatly improved… I have a total of 14 clients on the platform and am in the process of migrating more.
Jyll S
President and Founder
Ecommerce
Cloudways is super easy, super fast and cost effective (we run 5 sites on a single instance for 40$/month!)
Elad Levy
@mrlevyelad
Agency
Excellent option for those looking for High-End WordPress Hosting. I have been using Cloudways for two years and the performance in amazing.
César R
Small-Business Owner
Freelancer
@cloudways
Can’t believe how much faster my WP site is after switching… not even close to my old host. So important w/ Google’s new SEO rules.
Kristen
@hikristennn
Ecommerce
Cloudways has fulfilled our expectations. It is a great service and keeps our website up and running nicely.
Amit Kothari
Founder at Tallyfy
Freelancer
I love that Cloudways has made cloud hosting available to non-technical IT people like myself…the new website was up and running within a few hours.
Chris A
Photography
Agency
Digital agencies like ours get to have multiple servers from different providers in one place.
John Falzon
Managing Director at Keen
Ecommerce
Gamechanger… completely elevated my ability to service my clients. Their support staff are extremely knowledgeable and the platform offers all the flexibility and scalability.
Walter
Kreetiv Studio
Freelancer
I wish I had discovered @Cloudways earlier. Their services and support are just amazing!
Jan Tegze
@jantegze
Agency
A simple management dashboard, combined with amazing chat support, reduces costs for outsourced server ops services.
Bet Hannon
CEO BH Business Websites
Ecommerce
Cloudways is strangely fast, literally. I mean, I don’t know why but it’s just fast.
Nathan
@zartre
And We’re Highly Rated on Top Review Sites.
102,000+ SMBs, developers, and businesses rely on Cloudways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cloud providers can I choose?
You can host on DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS or Google Cloud, across 150+ data centers in 50+ countries. To change location later, clone the server to a provider that offers the location you want.
What is the Lightning Stack, and do I need it?
The Lightning Stack runs NGINX with PHP-FPM at no extra cost. Independent benchmarks recorded up to 65% faster dynamic response times. It does not support .htaccess files or Apache modules, though Web Rules cover most redirects and rewrites. Apps that rely on complex .htaccess logic should stay on the Hybrid Stack.
Can I run cron jobs and queue workers on Cloudways?
Yes. The Cron Manager schedules jobs from the console, and Supervisord runs Laravel queue workers (Redis must be installed on the server). You can also set the webroot for each application, which suits frameworks that serve from a public folder.
Does Cloudways support SSH, Git and Composer for PHP apps?
Yes. Every server includes SSH and SFTP access, and Composer 2 comes preinstalled on new servers. Deploy from GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket with webhooks, and assign team roles so each person gets only the access they need.
How much does PHP hosting cost on Cloudways?
Flexible plans start at $11 per month for 2GB RAM and 1 vCPU, billed hourly with no contract. Plans include SSD storage, built-in caching, free SSL and unlimited websites. Price depends on the cloud provider and server size you choose, so check the pricing section for your setup.
Can I find affordable Laravel friendly PHP hosting for small projects?
Yes. A server at $11 per month (2GB RAM, 1 vCPU) can run a small Laravel app, with full SSH access, Git deployment, a cron manager and Supervisord for queue workers. You can scale the server up later if the project grows.
What’s the difference between PHP cloud Hosting and PHP Hosting?
Web hosting for PHP typically refers to hosting services that support websites and applications built using the PHP programming language. It provides the necessary server environment to run PHP scripts and serve PHP-based content to users. PHP Hosting can come in various forms, including shared hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated hosting. It focuses primarily on providing the infrastructure to run PHP code effectively.
On the other hand, PHP Cloud Hosting extends traditional PHP Hosting by using cloud computing technologies. Cloud hosting offers greater flexibility, scalability, and reliability compared to traditional hosting methods. The main difference between PHP Hosting and PHP Cloud Hosting lies in the hosting environment. Web hosting PHP services provide the infrastructure to run PHP code, while PHP Cloud Hosting utilizes cloud technology to offer enhanced scalability, flexibility, and reliability for PHP-powered websites and applications.
On the other hand, PHP Cloud Hosting extends traditional PHP Hosting by using cloud computing technologies. Cloud hosting offers greater flexibility, scalability, and reliability compared to traditional hosting methods. The main difference between PHP Hosting and PHP Cloud Hosting lies in the hosting environment. Web hosting PHP services provide the infrastructure to run PHP code, while PHP Cloud Hosting utilizes cloud technology to offer enhanced scalability, flexibility, and reliability for PHP-powered websites and applications.
What is Managed PHP Hosting?
Managed PHP Hosting is a specialized web hosting PHP service that offers comprehensive management and support tailored for websites and applications built using PHP. In managed PHP hosting, the hosting provider takes care of various technical aspects related to the server environment, allowing you to focus on developing and maintaining your website or application.
Managed PHP Hosting from Cloudways offers tailored support for PHP-powered websites and apps. It includes optimized server setup, automatic updates, strong security, and performance enhancement. Benefit from expert technical support, regular backups, and scalability options, while Cloudways handles server maintenance. Experience hassle-free PHP web Hosting with Cloudways.
Managed PHP Hosting from Cloudways offers tailored support for PHP-powered websites and apps. It includes optimized server setup, automatic updates, strong security, and performance enhancement. Benefit from expert technical support, regular backups, and scalability options, while Cloudways handles server maintenance. Experience hassle-free PHP web Hosting with Cloudways.
Which framework and CMS can you install on Cloudways?
Cloudways supports the installation of any CMS or framework created in the PHP language. If you're wondering how to host PHP files, Cloudways provides an easy-to-use interface to launch applications built on frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, as well as CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
How many PHP versions are available on Cloudways?
Cloudways platform offers you a choice of versions from PHP 7.4 to 8.4, allowing you to choose the desired version for your apps. The best part is the easy migration from one version to another in just a few clicks.
How many PHP workers do I need?
Generally, sites with essentially static content do not require numerous PHP workers.. For bigger websites with more dynamic functionality, 4 PHP workers are a good beginning point. However, this may change according to the site’s special set of themes, plugins, database queries, and cached-to-uncached ratio.
How secure is Cloudways for PHP hosting?
Cloudways does not compromise security. Our servers include an Imunify360-powered firewall, Fail2Ban, regular security patches, IP whitelisting, free Let's Encrypt SSL and free malware scanning with alerts. Backups are stored offsite.
Which database is supported by Cloudways?
Cloudways supports MariaDB 10.11 and 11.4. New servers run Debian 12. You can also use Redis and Memcached for caching, and Elasticsearch or OpenSearch for search, alongside your database.
Do I have to pay separately for hosting?
No. All our plans already have hosting charges included in them, so you don't have to pay extra!
Can I scale my PHP server on the Cloudways platform?
Yes, you can scale your PHP servers on Cloudways managed PHP platform. Our servers are vertically scalable, which means you can increase or decrease the server size with a single click.
Migration is tough! Will you help me migrate my PHP website to your managed cloud platform?
Yes. Your first migration is free, and our experts handle the move. Additional managed migrations for PHP apps such as Laravel, Magento or custom PHP cost $99 per site.
What should I look for in the best PHP hosting provider?
Look for current PHP versions, SSH and Git access, staging, easy scaling and responsive support. Cloudways covers each of these across five cloud providers, with 24/7 chat support. Match the server size and cloud provider to your app and traffic.
My website is quite big with a lot of traffic. Can your servers handle it?
Yes. Choose a larger server size, scale vertically as traffic grows and rely on built-in caching to reduce database load. The Cloudflare Enterprise add-on can also protect and speed up delivery.
