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Kinsta vs WP Engine

Compare Kinsta and WP Engine to find the best tool for your needs.

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Kinsta

High-performance managed WordPress hosting powered by Google Cloud infrastructure with developer-friendly tools.

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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 $35/month
Starting at $22.50/month (billed annually)

Pros & Cons

Kinsta

Pros

  • Built on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure
  • Excellent performance and uptime
  • Advanced security measures
  • User-friendly dashboard and tools

Cons

  • Premium pricing
  • No email hosting included
  • Limited plugin selection on lower plans
  • Storage limitations on basic plans

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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