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Affordable WordPress Cloud Hosting Plans.
Pick up a WordPress hosting plan that you can always scale up/down to optimize operational costs.
Flexible Plans. Transparent Pricing.
Start your free trial without a credit card, and upgrade when you're ready with plans that grow with your business.
For 4 Months &
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Features on all Plans:
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- Free SSL 🔥
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- Unlimited Applications
- Team Management
- Dedicated Firewalls
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- Automated Backups
- Staging Environment
- Optimised Cache
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Cloudflare Add-on
Paid
- Auto Healing
- Regular Security Patching
- HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
- SSH and SFTP Access
- DO1GB
- 1 GB
- 1 Core
- 25 GB
- 1 TB
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$11USD/Mon
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- DO2GB
- 2 GB
- 1 Core
- 50 GB
- 2 TB
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$24USD/Mon
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- DO4GB
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 80 GB
- 4 TB
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$46USD/Mon
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- DO8GB
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 160 GB
- 5 TB
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$88USD/Mon
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- DO16GB
- 16 GB
- 8 Core
- 320 GB
- 6 TB
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$149USD/Mon
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- DO32GB
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 640 GB
- 7 TB
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$240USD/Mon
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- DO48GB
- 48 GB
- 12 Core
- 960 GB
- 8 TB
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$342USD/Mon
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- DO64GB
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 1280 GB
- 9 TB
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$421USD/Mon
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- DO92GB
- 92 GB
- 20 Core
- 1920 GB
- 10 TB
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$566USD/Mon
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- DO128GB
- 128 GB
- 24 Core
- 2560 GB
- 11 TB
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$729USD/Mon
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- DO192GB
- 192 GB
- 32 Core
- 3840 GB
- 12 TB
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$1056USD/Mon
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- AWS Small
- 2 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$38.56USD/Mon
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- AWS Medium
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$91.84USD/Mon
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- AWS CO Large
- 4 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$164.50USD/Mon
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- AWS Large
- 8 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$183.22USD/Mon
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- AWS CO XL
- 8 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$262.75USD/Mon
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- AWS XL
- 16 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$285.21USD/Mon
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- AWS CO 2XL
- 16 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$412.81USD/Mon
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- AWS 2XL
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$445.76USD/Mon
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- AWS CO 4XL
- 32 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$667.40USD/Mon
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- AWS 4XL
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$733.30USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 9XL
- 72 GB
- 36 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1407.88USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 8XL
- 128 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1407.88USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 12XL
- 96 GB
- 48 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1721.0USD/Mon
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- AWS 12XL
- 192 GB
- 49 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1911.10USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 18XL
- 144 GB
- 72 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2455.42USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 16XL
- 256 GB
- 64 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2464.06USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS CO 24XL
- 192 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$3189.82USD/Mon
- Start Free
- AWS 24XL
- 384 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$3569.98USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE Small
- 1.75 GB
- 1 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$37.45USD/Mon
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- GCE Medium
- 3.75 GB
- 1 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$84.12USD/Mon
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- GCE Large
- 7.5 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$152.14USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE XL
- 15 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$241.62USD/Mon
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- GCE 2XL
- 30 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$412.82USD/Mon
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- GCE 4XL
- 72 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$722.06USD/Mon
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- GCE 6XL
- 120 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1290.42USD/Mon
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- GCE CO XL
- 16 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$255.49USD/Mon
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- GCE CO 2XL
- 32 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$397.84USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 4XL
- 64 GB
- 16 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$741.67USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 7XL
- 120 GB
- 30 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1218.36USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE CO 14XL
- 240 GB
- 48 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$2133.05USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC LARGE
- 2 GB
- 2 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$89.49USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC XL
- 4 GB
- 4 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$202.32USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 2XL
- 8 GB
- 8 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$366.45USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 4XL
- 19 GB
- 96 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$563.55USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 8XL
- 32 GB
- 32 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$923.44USD/Mon
- Start Free
- GCE HC 16XL
- 64 GB
- 64 Core
- 20 GB
- 2 GB
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$1593.58USD/Mon
- Start Free
Additional Information
- $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Whatever The Project, Cloudways Has the Solution.
If you think a 10X boost in visitors has to come with a catch, think again: Not only does Cloudways handle an astonishingly higher volume of traffic.
WordPress Hosting for Agencies.
Cloudways offers reliable & scalable hosting. Choose how and where to host your sites, and leave server management to us.
WordPress Multisite Hosting.
Large WordPress multisite with hundreds of concurrent users? No problem. We are experienced in handling multisites of any scale.
WordPress Migration Plugin.
Smoothly migrate your WordPress website to Cloudways with the ideal migrator plugin in just 3 simple steps.
Most Secure WordPress Hosting.
Stay protected from DDoS attacks, malicious traffic & malware with Cloudflare Enterprise.
Migrate For Free Without Any Glitches.
We’ll move your first website to Cloudways from any web host for FREE (Without breaking your site hosted on the old host).
Migrate My WebsiteBetter Performance & Features, at Even Better Pricing.
Compared to other hosting solutions, Cloudways gives you the best price-to-performance/features ratio.
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Switch To Blazing Fast Cloud Hosting & Avoid Hassles.
Five Important Pillars of WordPress Hosting.
Cloudways provides accelerated website performance using a combination of performance enhancing feature set.
Blazing-Fast Speeds.
We have partnered with the leading cloud providers to bring you 99.99% uptime and loading speeds of around 200–400 milliseconds.
“Migrated to Cloudways, Varnish setup seems faster than our Litespeed config ever was. This seems to have been a great decision.”
Andrew Suroor Bonar – Executive Advisor at HalonEnterprise-Grade Security.
Stay fully protected with Cloudways’ end-to-end encryption, free SSL certification, and two-factor authentication – not to mention advanced mitigation of DDoS attacks with Cloudflare Enterprise.
“Best way to protect the WordPress site: Cloudways bot protection + Cloudflare + Wordfence Security + Google reCAPTCHA”
Jan Tegze – Director of Technical Recruiting at Tricentis
24/7 Expert Support.
Cloudways’ 96% CSAT score speaks volumes of our best-in-class support that includes 24/7 access to a team of experts.
“Best service we use with probably the best customer support experience ever. They fix our website and are just so easy to work with.”
Emily Porter – Owner, TheoberportsFlexibility To Scale.
No page loading delays during traffic spikes or when your site grows. Scale up with Cloudways with ease when you need additional resources.
“I’ve received nearly a month’s worth of traffic in three days. Their server is never slowed down and remains fast despite the pressure.”
Jonathan Bailey – Consultant, CopyByte
Transparent & PAYG.
Simple & clear pricing plans. No website or visitor caps. No overage charges. And no renewal costs. Just pay for what you use.
“We’re saving a lot from hosting our websites with Cloudways. It can get very expensive if you use other WordPress-focused hosting companies.”
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Read real-life case studies of companies that used our managed cloud server hosting to take their online businesses to the next level!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WordPress?
WordPress is an open-source content management system built to easily create, manage, edit, and update content-based sites. The dashboard and admin panel provided by WordPress are easy to use and interact with, making content and user management hassle-free. In a technical context, WordPress is coded in PHP and uses a MySQL database. Over 810 million websites use WordPress, which amounts to around 43% of all websites on the internet.
It also allows users to build websites or blogs quickly. A unique feature that makes it so popular is its beginner friendliness. Users can make customized web pages with responsive themes that fit their needs and preferences. As it is a free open-source CMS, there is a huge variety of WordPress themes and plugins that provide the additional benefit of adding features and functionality to websites. It is a robust and efficient platform supporting a webpage’s performance.
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is a sub-category of web hosting which is optimized specifically for the WordPress platform. It is not necessary to host a WordPress website on WordPress hosting however it does make things efficient.
The server is configured in a way that it is best suited for WordPress-based websites resulting in a faster load time and better user experience.
These are some features that are typically offered by many of the WordPress hosting providers.
- WordPress-optimized servers
- Compatibility with WordPress themes and plugins
- Regular WordPress updates and compatibility with the latest version
- Enhanced WordPress-specific security features
- Dedicated support for the platform
You can enjoy these and many more with Cloudways.
What are the benefits of using WordPress hosting vs. web hosting?
The main benefit of using WordPress hosting is that it’s optimized around WordPress websites and, in most cases, includes additional features like premium WordPress plugins, the right server resources, auto-updates, and staging environments. Unlike WordPress hosting, typical web hosting services don't offer these special features.
Why is Cloudways the best hosting for WordPress?
Cloudways is counted among the best hosting providers for WordPress thanks to its speed, performance, security, and uptime. Moreover, this WordPress hosting provider offers you the ultimate choice to opt from the leading cloud infrastructure providers, i.e., DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud.
Cloudways platform is specifically built to run WordPress sites optimally, ensuring they perform well and deliver an unmatchable user experience. Also, their 24/7 top-notch support is readily available for prompt help.
How much does it cost to host on Cloudways WordPress Hosting?
Cloudways WordPress web hosting starts from $11/mo if you opt for DigitalOcean as your cloud provider. Other cloud providers on Cloudways are priced as follows:
- Google Compute Engine - Starting at $37.45/month.
- Amazon Web Service - Starting at $38.56/month.
Cloudways charges you hourly. This means you are charged only for what you use. As soon as you change your cloud hosting pricing plans, it will be reflected immediately on your invoice. There is also a 3-day free trial, which does not require a credit card to activate.
Does Cloudways provide a secure hosting server for WordPress websites?
Cloudways is definitely one of the most secure hosting platforms available in the market today. It has a number of unique features making is safe for your websites.
- Free SSL certificate with 1-click activation
- Cloudflare for DDoS protection
- Malcare for bot protection, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks & Brute force attacks
- Automatic WordPress updates to get the latest version with upgraded security
- Support the latest version of WordPress themes and plugins
- Dedicated Firewall and WAF
- Automatic backups for your website
- Rate limiting and 2FA-protected platform
Which WordPress themes and plugins are supported by Cloudways hosting?
Cloudways supports all WordPress themes and plugins available in the WordPress repository.
How to migrate my WordPress site to the Cloudways WordPress server?
Cloudways offers one free migration to all its users, where Cloudways professionals handle all the migration complexities. Also, WordPress users can use the Cloudways WordPress migrator plugin to help you quickly migrate your websites to Cloudways for free.
You can migrate WordPress sites to Cloudways in just 3 simple steps:
- Install the Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin on your current hosting server.
- Enter the required credentials.
- Click Migrate.
Is it easy to scale my big WordPress website with high traffic to Cloudways servers?
Yes, you can easily scale your server anytime on Cloudways’ WordPress Web hosting platform. Simply log in to the Cloudways platform and use the slider in the Vertical Scaling menu to scale your server manually as per your needs.
How to choose a WordPress hosting plan?
You must go through the points below to choose a WordPress hosting plan:
- Understand your website’s needs.
- Opt for a provider that guarantees 99% uptime.
- Check the subscription validity for the hosting contracts.
- Research if your hosting provider is priced fine.
- Check the hosting provider's refund policy.
- Check what upgrade options you're being offered.
- Check the features offered by the hosting provider.
How to get started after purchasing a hosting plan?
After purchasing a hosting plan, you should:
- Connect your domain name to the nameservers.
- Create your website using WordPress or any other website builder.
- Create website pages.
- Create domain name email addresses.
- Submit your website domain to search engines like Google.
- Promote your website using SEO or PPC.
