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Flywheel vs WP Engine

Compare Flywheel and WP Engine 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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WP Engine

Premium managed WordPress hosting platform with advanced features for serious bloggers and businesses.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $15/month for small sites
Starting at $22.50/month (billed annually)

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

WP Engine

Pros

  • Excellent WordPress-specific performance optimizations
  • Strong security features and daily backups
  • Staging environments for testing
  • Expert WordPress support

Cons

  • Higher price point than basic hosting
  • Restricts certain plugins that may impact performance
  • Limited email hosting features
  • Can be overkill for small blogs
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