Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Cloudways vs WebHosting
Cloudways
WebHosting
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | CloudwaysReviewVisitVisit | WebHostingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | $11 | £3.29 |
| Renewal price | $11 | £3.29 |
| Hosting types | Managed cloud hosting, Managed WordPress hosting, Magento hosting, Laravel hosting, PHP application hosting, WooCommerce hosting, Node.js application hosting, Managed AI agent hosting | Shared, Wordpress, Windows, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated, Reseller, Email |
| Websites allowed | Unlimited websites per server | 2 to unlimited |
| Features | Free SSL, Backups, Staging, CDN, EmailCovers more | Free SSL, Backups, Email |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99%Higher | 99.9% |
| Data centres | New York, Amsterdam, Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto | Wakefield, York, Nottingham |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Intro price term (months) | 3 months | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- WebHosting scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Hosting types: only Cloudways offers Managed cloud hosting, Managed WordPress hosting, Magento hosting.
- Hosting types: only WebHosting offers Shared, Wordpress, Windows.
- Features: only Cloudways offers Staging, CDN.
- Data centres: only Cloudways offers New York, Amsterdam, Bangalore.
- Data centres: only WebHosting offers Wakefield, York, Nottingham.
- Uptime guarantee is higher at Cloudways: 99.99% vs 99.9%.
- Audience: only Cloudways offers Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
Cloudways
Cloudways suits developers and small businesses who want managed hosting rather than shared plans, with WordPress, Magento, Laravel and Node.js covered. Entry plans start at $11 a month, and every server allows unlimited websites. Renewal holds at $11, so the entry figure is the working budget.
WebHosting
WebHosting suits beginners plus small business teams that want UK based hosting plus builder tools under a familiar LTD structure with broad support coverage. Entry hosting sits at £3.29 with renewal at £3.29 and sites allowed at 2 to unlimited across shared through dedicated options.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Entry of $11 and renewal of $11 are identical, but the entry figure exceeds the web hosting median €2.95. | 9.2HigherEntry at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for steady budgeting. |
| Offer | 9.8Higher | 9.2Range spans shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited plus builder choice. |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.1Support across email, chat and phone with home base at GB aids confidence. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Features | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Backups | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | Yes | No |
| CDN | Yes | No |
| Yes | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Web hosting | 9 of 530 | 3 of 530 |
| Business email hosting | 9 of 425 | 2 of 425 |
What we checked
Cloudways
- cloudways.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
WebHosting
- webhosting.uk.com: 9 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Cloudways LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2012 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community | Not confirmed |
Domain registrars
| Fact | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| .com renewal | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| Free WHOIS privacy | Not confirmed | No |
Website builders
| Fact | Cloudways | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | £4.28 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | No |
| E-commerce plan price | Not confirmed | £4.28 |
| Templates | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Builder type | Not confirmed | Site, Store |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cloudways | WebHosting | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99%above the median | 99.9%at the median | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 3 monthslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Median across 380 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Cloudways
Pros
- Renewal matches entry, so $11 at sign up becomes $11 on renewal with no jump
- One provider covers the stack: managed cloud hosting, managed WordPress hosting and Magento hosting spans managed cloud, WordPress, Magento, WooCommerce, Laravel, PHP, Node.js and managed AI agent hosting
- Support reaches email, chat and phone, and uptime is guaranteed at 99.99%
Cons
- At $11 a month, entry cost sits above the web hosting median of €2.95
- free trial lists a free trial only, so there is no permanent free plan to test on
- Regions are limited to New York, Amsterdam and Bangalore, so a site needing a location outside that list has to look elsewhere
WebHosting
Pros
- Entry hosting at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for predictable budgeting across terms.
- Coverage spans shared, wordpress and Windows with sites allowed at 2 to unlimited for steady growth.
- Support spans email, chat and phone for account plus technical queries across channels.
Cons
- Paid tiers only for builder evaluation, with builder entry shown as £4.28 for budgeting.
- WHOIS privacy is not masked by default, which matters for buyers valuing privacy alongside domains at £12.99.
- .com renewal at £12.99 matches registration at £12.99 absent an entry discount phase.
Who each suits
Cloudways
Who it suits
- Agencies and freelancers running client WordPress, Magento or WooCommerce sites that want backups and staging handled, both listed under free ssl, backups and staging
- Developers shipping Laravel, PHP or Node.js applications who want a managed runtime in New York, Amsterdam and Bangalore
- Small businesses that want free SSL, backups, staging, CDN and email covered in the entry plan rather than bought separately
Who should look elsewhere
- Render, whose entry price is $0, suits readers who only want a free starting point
- Afrihost, listed at ZAR 84, is the pick when the opening number alone settles the shortlist
- Hosting.cl, quoted at CLP 159,900, gives readers a second entry figure to weigh against Cloudways $11
WebHosting
Who it suits
- Beginners launching a small business site with guided builder tools and cPanel control.
- Small teams consolidating hosting, email and domains with UK based infrastructure and broad support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a tier absent payment for builder testing may prefer Krystal Hosting because paid tiers only apply here.
- Buyers seeking masked contact details by default may prefer checkdomain because WHOIS privacy is not masked by default here.
Current offers
Cloudways
Current offer
First period offer
30% OFF for 3 Months on All Plans: 30% off for 3 months
Limited time offer on Cloudways Flexible and Autonomous plans, claimed via the pricing page signup link
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
30% OFF for 4 Months on Cloudways Autonomous: 30% off for 4 months
Promotional banner for Cloudways Autonomous; scope limited to that product line
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
3-day free trial: 3 days free
No credit card needed; cancellable anytime
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Cloudways
How much does Cloudways cost at the start of a plan?+
Cloudways lists an entry price of $11 a month, and that rate applies for an introductory term of 3. After that term the plan moves to the renewal price of $11, which here matches the entry rate rather than rising above it.
Does the price change when a plan renews?+
Renewal sits at $11, the same figure as the $11 entry rate, so budgets do not step up after the first term. That makes the opening number a fair guide to what a managed server costs month to month.
WebHosting
What does WebHosting cost at entry and at renewal?+
Entry cPanel hosting is listed at £3.29 and renewal hosting is listed at £3.29, so budgeting stays aligned across terms and renewals. Plan choice affects sites allowed and included tools, so review hosting tiers carefully before checkout for fit and growth.
Which hosting types are covered and how many sites are allowed?+
Hosting covers shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited to suit modest portfolios through larger estates and varied workloads. Included items cover free SSL, backups and email for everyday operation, so match plan resources and email needs to expected site count.
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