Choose Kinsta if…
Kinsta does not come out ahead on any number above. What it offers instead: Premium managed WordPress hosting on Google Cloud with no renewal price jump.
Check Kinsta pricesKinsta vs Cloudways: WordPress Hosting Prices Compared
Cloudways is the cheaper of the two over 5 years: its entry plan (Micro) costs $840.00 including renewals, $910.20 less than Kinsta Single 20GB at $1,750.20.
Across the 6 measurable points below, Kinsta comes out ahead on 0 and Cloudways on 5. Prices are the intro and renewal rates from our plan data; the 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term, then renew at the regular rate.
At a Glance
| Kinsta | Cloudways | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Single 20GB | Micro |
| Starting intro price | $29.17/mo | $14.00/mo |
| Entry plan renewal price | $29.17/mo | $14.00/mo |
| Renewal increase | None | None |
| 5-year cost (entry plan) | $1,750.20 | $840.00 |
| Websites (entry plan) | 1 | Unlimited |
| Storage (entry plan) | 10 GB | 25 GB |
| Plans listed | 5 | 4 |
| Control panel | Custom panel | Custom panel |
Highlighted cells mark the better value on that row.
Choose Cloudways if…
- you want the lowest upfront price: $14.00/mo vs $29.17/mo for Kinsta.
- you plan to stay for years: the entry plan costs $840.00 over 5 years vs $1,750.20.
- you run several sites: the entry plan allows unlimited websites vs 1.
- you need more room for media and backups: 25 GB vs 10 GB on the entry plan.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
Kinsta plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single 20GB | $29.17/mo | $29.17/mo | 1 year | $1,750.20 | 1 | 10 GB |
| WP 2 | $58.33/mo | $58.33/mo | 1 year | $3,499.80 | 2 | 20 GB |
| WP 5 | $95.83/mo | $95.83/mo | 1 year | $5,749.80 | 5 | 30 GB |
| WP 10 | $187.50/mo | $187.50/mo | 1 year | $11,250.00 | 10 | 40 GB |
| WP 20 | $283.33/mo | $283.33/mo | 1 year | $16,999.80 | 20 | 50 GB |
Cloudways plans
| Plan | Intro | Renewal | Intro term | 5-year cost | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | $14.00/mo | $14.00/mo | 1 month | $840.00 | Unlimited | 25 GB |
| Small | $28.00/mo | $28.00/mo | 1 month | $1,680.00 | Unlimited | 50 GB |
| Medium | $54.00/mo | $54.00/mo | 1 month | $3,240.00 | Unlimited | 80 GB |
| Large | $99.00/mo | $99.00/mo | 1 month | $5,940.00 | Unlimited | 160 GB |
Pros and Cons
Kinsta
- Same price at renewal: no intro discount that expires
- Unlimited free migrations and free malware removal
- Built-in APM, staging, and CDN on every plan
- Expensive entry point for a single small site
- Low storage on single-site plans (10 GB)
- No email hosting included
Cloudways
- Choice of 5 top cloud providers
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model
- Excellent performance scalability
- Slightly higher learning curve
- No email hosting included
- Separate domain registration required
Recent Pricing and Plan Changes
Kinsta
No tracked changes yet.
Cloudways
Full Cloudways price historyKinsta vs Cloudways FAQ
Is Kinsta cheaper than Cloudways?
On the intro term, Cloudways is cheaper: Micro starts at $14.00/mo, compared with $29.17/mo for Kinsta Single 20GB.
Which renews cheaper, Kinsta or Cloudways?
Cloudways renews cheaper: $14.00/mo for Micro, versus $29.17/mo for Kinsta Single 20GB.
How much do Kinsta and Cloudways cost over 5 years?
Buying the intro term and then renewing, the entry plans cost $1,750.20 at Kinsta (Single 20GB) and $840.00 at Cloudways (Micro) over 5 years.
Which gives more storage, Kinsta or Cloudways?
On the entry plans, Kinsta Single 20GB includes 10 GB of storage and Cloudways Micro includes 25 GB.