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Cloudways

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Managed cloud hosting that simplifies server management

Host client WordPress sites on cloud infrastructure without managing servers manually

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyCloudways
HeadquartersValletta, Malta
Founded2012
PricingPaid — from $14/mo
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations8 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Simplifies cloud hosting by managing servers on DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud for you
  • Built-in caching, CDN, and staging environments for optimized WordPress performance
  • No lock-in since your server runs on infrastructure you could migrate to directly

WEAKNESSES

  • Significant markup over the underlying cloud provider pricing for the managed layer
  • No email hosting included, requiring a separate email service

KEY FEATURES

Managed Servers

Provision and manage servers on DigitalOcean, Vultr, AWS, or Google Cloud through a simple dashboard

Staging Environments

One-click staging site creation for testing changes before pushing to production

Built-in Caching

Server-level caching with Varnish, Memcached, and Redis for optimized application performance

Automated Backups

Scheduled automatic backups with one-click restore and off-site backup options

WHO IS Cloudways BEST FOR?

WordPress agencies

Host client WordPress sites on cloud infrastructure without managing servers manually

Non-technical site owners wanting cloud performance

Get cloud hosting speed and reliability without needing Linux server administration skills

INTEGRATIONS

DigitalOceanAWSGoogle CloudVultrCloudflareLet's EncryptWordPressWooCommerce

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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STARTING AT
$14/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
Cloudways
HQ
Valletta, Malta
FOUNDED
2012
LAST VERIFIED MAR 26, 2026

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PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

WordPress agenciesNon-technical site owners wanting cloud performance

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY