WP Engine alternatives worth moving to
Most people leave WP Engine when the intro price ends. These five fit the same kind of site, ranked by our finder formula.
Why people leave WP Engine
- The renewal: $28 a month becomes $35 after the intro term, a 25% jump.
Five alternatives to WP Engine
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KinstaManaged WordPress
Strong performance for the price (our estimate). Built for this kind of project.
First month free on Single 20GB and WP 2
$35/mo, no step-upFit 99/100 -
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Rocket.netManaged WordPress
Strong performance for the price (our estimate). Built for this kind of project.
$1 first month on all monthly plans
$30/mo, no step-upFit 92/100 -
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WPX HostingManaged WordPress
Strong performance for the price (our estimate). Built for this kind of project.
79% off the first month on monthly WordPress hosting plans
$29.99/mo, no step-upFit 86/100 -
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FlywheelManaged WordPress
Built for this kind of project. Fits the budget at this traffic, renewal price included.
$15/mo, no step-upFit 83/100 -
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PagelyManaged WordPress
Strong performance for the price (our estimate). Built for this kind of project.
$499/mo, renewal unknownFit 82/100
Ranked for a busy WordPress site, $30 to $100 a month, speed first, with the same formula as the hosting finder. Commissions never change the order. How we rate
Leaving WP Engine
What is the best alternative to WP Engine?
For a busy WordPress site, $30 to $100 a month, speed first, our finder ranks Kinsta first with a fit of 99/100.
Is it hard to move away from WP Engine?
Usually not. Many hosts move a site for free, and with a month to spare before your renewal date there is no rush. Keep the old plan running until the new site works.