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Flywheel vs Cloudways

Compare Flywheel and Cloudways to find the best tool for your needs.

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Flywheel

WordPress hosting designed specifically for creators, freelancers, and agencies with collaboration features.

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Cloudways

Managed cloud hosting platform that offers WordPress hosting on top of various cloud providers with a balance of control and ease-of-use.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $15/month for small sites
Starting at $10/month (Digital Ocean), $11/month (Linode), $33.30/month (AWS)

Pros & Cons

Flywheel

Pros

  • Designer/developer-friendly interface
  • Great collaboration tools
  • Free migration services
  • Local development tool included

Cons

  • Higher pricing than basic hosts
  • Limited storage on lower plans
  • No phone support
  • Some advanced features only on higher tiers

Cloudways

Pros

  • Choice of 5 different cloud providers
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing model
  • Good balance of control and management
  • Built-in caching and optimization

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve than some managed options
  • No email hosting included
  • Support can be slow on basic plans
  • Interface less intuitive than some competitors
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