Nexcess vs WPX
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting (2026). Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Nexcess ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #10) for Businesses running WordPress sites. A feature-rich host that excels at supporting WooCommerce and membership sites.
At a glance
| Nexcess | WPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | WooCommerce and content sites | Speed and fast support |
| Pricing | $ ($21 to $1000+/mo) | $ ($25 to $100/mo) |
| HQ | Southfield, USA | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
Nexcess
A feature-rich host that excels at supporting WooCommerce and membership sites.
www.nexcess.net/See full entry in The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting (2026)
WPX
A great option for those prioritizing raw speed and lightning-fast support.
wpx.net/See full entry in The 11 Best Managed WordPress Hosting (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.