Starter
Billing: Monthly
$15/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 5 GB storage
- 25K visits/mo traffic
- WordPress
- Google Cloud
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Templ
Managed WordPressFully managedNorth AmericaEuropeAsia
Templ offers managed WordPress hosting for sites where the host handles WordPress updates, caching and backups, priced below most hosts of its type.
From $12/mo. We have no confirmed renewal price. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
From
$12/mo
Renewal price not confirmed, so no 3-year total
Where its servers are
Templ has data centres in 3 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Our test of Templ
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.2/5
- Performance4.5/5
- Ease of use4.3/5
- Support4.1/5
- Features4.2/5
- Value4.0/5
Templ brings Google Cloud performance to WordPress with a Scandinavian focus on simplicity and sustainability.
Overview\n\nTempl is a Swedish managed WordPress host built on Google Cloud Platform with automatic scaling and European data centers.\n\nPerformance\n\nGoogle Cloud infrastructure delivers load times around 220ms with auto-scaling for traffic spikes. 99.99% uptime.\n\nPricing\n\nPlans from $15/month. Pay-as-you-go scaling ensures you only pay for resources used during traffic spikes.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
Templ at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Fully managed
- cPanel
- No
- Email included
- No
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress siteStrong fit
- Online storeStrong fit
- Business websiteStrong fit
- Web app or SaaSWeak fit
- Portfolio or static siteGood fit
- Blog or content siteStrong fit
- Agency with client sitesStrong fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- The host handles updates, backups and security
Watch for
- We could not confirm what it renews at
- No email included; plan on a separate mail service
- No cPanel; it uses its own dashboard
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about Templ
How much does Templ cost after the first term?
We do not have a confirmed renewal price for Templ. The entry plan starts at $12 per month (as listed in April 2026). Check the renewal terms at checkout.
Does Templ include email?
No. Templ does not include mailboxes, so you need a separate email service for addresses on your domain.
Where are Templ's data centres?
In North America, Europe and Asia. We list regions, not exact cities, for Templ.
Does Templ offer cPanel?
No. Templ uses its own dashboard or none at all, not cPanel.