Our test of Pressable
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.3/5
- Performance4.4/5
- Ease of use4.3/5
- Support4.3/5
- Features4.5/5
- Value4.1/5
Pressable's Automattic ownership provides a unique advantage: hosting by the people who make WordPress. The included Jetpack Security adds substantial value, making the total package more competitive than the sticker price suggests.
Overview
Pressable offers managed WordPress hosting backed by the company that makes WordPress. This relationship provides deep WordPress optimization and included Jetpack Security ($24.92/month value) on all plans.
Performance
Leveraging Automattic's infrastructure and Jetpack CDN, Pressable delivers excellent performance with load times around 230ms. Their global edge caching ensures fast delivery worldwide.
Features
All plans include Jetpack Security (real-time backups, malware scanning, spam protection), staging environments, and SSH/WP-CLI access. The partnership with Automattic means they're often first to implement new WordPress features.
Pricing & Value
Plans start at $25/month for 1 site. The included Jetpack Security alone is worth $24.92/month, making the effective hosting cost minimal. For agencies, bulk pricing makes it competitive with other managed hosts.
Who Should Choose Pressable?
Pressable is ideal for WordPress users who want hosting directly connected to the WordPress ecosystem, with Jetpack integration and Automattic's WordPress expertise.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.