Cloudways Review

4.6/5HostingPerk editorial scoreVery good

Cloudways sits between beginner shared hosting and raw cloud infrastructure. Buyers get managed workflows, free SSL, migrations, staging, caching, expert support, and cloud server choices without handling every server task manually. It is not the cheapest way to host a tiny site, but it can be more predictable for growing projects.

Rating MethodologyAdvertising DisclosureLast reviewed: Jul 15, 2026

Current verified deal

Up to 70%

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Expert verdict

Cloudways is best when a site has outgrown cheap shared hosting but the owner still wants a managed platform.

Best for

Scalable cloud

Who should avoid it

You need the lowest first-year cost
You want hosting, domain, and email bundled in one beginner plan

How this profile was reviewed

We compare the published plan terms, current offer, renewal warning, included features, support scope, and refund conditions before assigning a use-case recommendation.

Reviewed by HostingPerk Editorial Desk

Cloudways managed cloud hosting Cloudways pricing

Plans and pricing

Plan details are centralized seed data and can be edited later from the content layer.

Plan Name	Space	CPU	RAM	OS	Price	Score	View Plan
Starter	25 GB	Shared	Standard	Linux	$11.00/mo	8.7	View Plan
Business	50 GB	Boosted	2x	Linux	Mid-tier	9.0	View Plan
Pro	100 GB	Priority	4x	Linux	Best value	9.2	View Plan

Pros

Managed cloud without raw server maintenance
Free SSL and staging
Vertical scaling
Good fit for agencies and growing WordPress

Watch-outs

No bundled free domain
Email is not traditional shared-hosting email
Less simple than beginner shared hosting

Features, performance, support, and security

Core features

Free SSL, 24/7 expert support, Configurable cloud backups, 3-day free trial or usage-based cloud billing

Performance

99.99%, CDN available as an add-on or plan feature, Configurable cloud backups

Support

24/7 expert support

Security

Free SSL, backups, account protections, and refund window checks

Renewal pricing warning

Cloudways is easier to compare by monthly server cost than by coupon percentage. Check server size, backup frequency, email needs, CDN, and whether a managed cloud workflow saves enough time to justify the price.

Hosting types offered

cloud hosting

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Best alternatives

DigitalOcean

Developer cloud

Vultr

Global cloud servers

Linode / Akamai

Developer cloud

Rating breakdown

User Friendly4.2/5

Support4.5/5

Features4.8/5

Reliability4.8/5

Pricing4.1/5

Is Cloudways a good hosting provider?

Cloudways is best when a site has outgrown cheap shared hosting but the owner still wants a managed platform.

What is Cloudways best for?

Cloudways is best for scalable cloud based on its current pricing, support model, and feature bundle.

Does Cloudways have a money-back guarantee?

3-day free trial or usage-based cloud billing

Are the hosting coupons on HostingPerk legitimate?

Yes. A coupon is marked as verified only when the offer is tied to an active provider promotion, checkout flow, or deal URL. If a code is expired, duplicated, unclear, or limited to a plan we cannot identify, it is removed from the main verified cards.

How often are hosting deals and coupon codes updated?

Listings are reviewed on a regular schedule, with extra checks around seasonal campaigns when providers change banners, bonus months, free-domain terms, or renewal pricing. Expiration timers are a guide, but the provider checkout page is always the final source before purchase.