CL
Cloudways
4.5(987)
$14.00/mo
VS
WP
WP Engine
4.4(932)
$20.00/mo
3
wins
—
0
wins
Category Breakdown
Pricing
TieCloudways50/100
From $14.00/mo
WP Engine50/100
From $20.00/mo
Performance
CloudwaysCloudways90/100
99.99% uptime
WP Engine88/100
99.99% uptime
Features
TieCloudways96/100
6 key features
WP Engine96/100
6 key features
Support
CloudwaysCloudways91/100
3-day guarantee
WP Engine89/100
60-day guarantee
User Rating
CloudwaysCloudways90/100
4.5/5 (987 reviews)
WP Engine88/100
4.4/5 (932 reviews)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloudways | WP Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | ||
| Free Domain | ||
| SSD Storage | ||
| Money-Back Guarantee | ||
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Hosting Types | cloud, wordpress | wordpress |
Our Verdict
Cloudways wins in 3 out of 5 categories, making it the stronger overall choice. However, WP Engine has its own strengths — consider your specific priorities.