Cloudways review
A flexible platform for developers to manage sites on top-tier cloud infrastructure.
Top 11 rank
#7 of 11
Score
8.2/9.4
Pricing
$ ($14 to $1000+/mo)
HQ
Mosta, Malta
Verdict
Cloudways offers a unique and powerful model, providing a management platform on top of your choice of IaaS providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, and Google Cloud, giving developers ultimate flexibility and control at a competitive price.
What customers praise
The pay-as-you-go pricing and choice of five underlying cloud providers offer unparalleled flexibility and cost-effectiveness for experienced users.
What customers criticise
Support is less specialized in WordPress compared to competitors, and tasks like email hosting are not included, requiring third-party solutions.
Best for
Developers and technically-savvy users who want the flexibility to choose their cloud provider (like AWS or Google Cloud) with a managed layer on top.
At a glance
- Integrations: DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, Linode, Git, Slack
- Compliance: GDPR
- Regions served: Global (65+ locations via partners)
- Typical onboarding: 0 days
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. Acquired by DigitalOcean in 2022. No negative signals. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
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Where else this brand ranks
Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting, verified June 10, 2026 — no paid placement.