Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform that supports WordPress and other PHP-based apps. It’s built for users who want flexibility without the hassle of server maintenance. Hosting runs on top-tier cloud providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud, with a custom dashboard for managing installs and performance.
The platform includes advanced caching, free SSL, backups, firewalls, and a built-in CDN option. Users choose the infrastructure and pay monthly based on selected resources. All plans include 24/7 chat support and access to staging tools, Git, and team collaboration features.
Why Choose Cloudways?
- Choice of Cloud Provider – Launch servers on DigitalOcean, Vultr, AWS, Google Cloud, or Linode.
- Performance Stack – Nginx, Apache, Varnish, Redis, and PHP-FPM combined.
- Custom Control Panel – No cPanel. Cloudways panel is built for WordPress site management.
- Automated Backups – Set your own schedule with one-click restores.
- Free Migrations – Assisted site transfers included with all plans.
- 24/7 Support – Live chat and ticket support for all users.
- Staging + Cloning – Test changes and clone sites easily.
Cloudways WordPress Hosting Plans (DigitalOcean Example)
| Plan | Price (Monthly) | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | vCPU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $14 | 1GB | 25GB | 1TB | 1 Core |
| 2GB | $28 | 2GB | 50GB | 2TB | 1 Core |
| 4GB | $54 | 4GB | 80GB | 4TB | 2 Cores |
| 8GB | $99 | 8GB | 160GB | 5TB | 4 Cores |
All plans include: unlimited WordPress installs, free SSL, Cloudflare add-on (optional), managed updates, SSH access, staging tools, cron management, and performance monitoring. Prices vary based on the cloud provider and region selected.