Cloudways scores 9.0 out of 10 and ranks 4 of 10 in our editorial scoring, with plans from $14.00/mo.
The listed price carries no renewal increase we have verified, so the rate you sign up at is the rate you keep.
Score 9.0 / 10
Cloudways overview
Cloudways is a hosting provider headquartered in Malta. Plans start at $14.00/mo. Support is offered via Live chat, tickets, managed. It backs signups with a 3-day free trial.
It scores 9.0 in our editorial ranking, position 4 of the 10 providers scored so far.
Quick verdict
Who this host fits, and who it does not.
Choose it if...
- You want a highly-rated, reliable host
- You prefer managed hosting with less server admin
- You value live chat support
Look elsewhere if...
- Your workload needs features outside these plans
Pros & cons
Pros
- Top-rated in our editorial scoring
- 3-day free trial
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- Multi-channel support (Live chat, tickets, managed)
- Managed hosting option
- Fast NVMe storage
Cons
- No phone support listed
Score breakdown
Each component is scored out of 10 against published criteria.
9.0Overall editorial score, ranked 4 of 10 providers scored.
Plans & pricing
Intro and renewal prices shown separately. 12 plans tracked.
| Plan | Price | Renews at | CPU | RAM | Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible - Micro (DigitalOcean Premium) | $14.00/mo | — | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 25 GB NVMe | View |
| Flexible - Small (DigitalOcean Premium) | $28.00/mo | — | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | View |
| Flexible - Medium (DigitalOcean Premium) | $54.00/mo | — | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | View |
| Flexible - Large (DigitalOcean Premium) | $99.00/mo | — | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | View |
| Flexible - 8XL (DigitalOcean Premium) | $342.00/mo | — | 24 vCPU | 128 GB | 2560 GB | View |
| Plan | Price | Renews at | CPU | RAM | Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous - Free Trial | $0.00/mo | — | — | — | 15 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Small | $35.00/mo | — | — | — | 15 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Growth | $99.00/mo | — | — | — | 20 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Scale | $199.00/mo | — | — | — | 50 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Medium | $240.00/mo | — | — | — | 25 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Plus | $399.00/mo | — | — | — | 100 GB | View |
| Autonomous - Large | $995.00/mo | — | — | — | 15 GB | View |
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Report incorrect data on this pageWhat it actually costs
The advertised price is the first term only. This is the real spend once renewal kicks in.
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Performance benchmarks
Measured from US-East, last run July 10, 2026.
TTFB
108 ms
Uptime
99.99 %
CPU score
980
Disk IOPS
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Network
1,500 Mbps
Location
US-East
Coupons & deals
9 active Cloudways deals. Every one shows the date it was last verified.
Unlimited websites Cloudways Special Deal
4 Months Free Cloudways Coupon
Cloudways Exclusive Coupon : 25% Off for 2 months
20% Off on 3 Months Managed Cloud hosting
User reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Answers pulled from the plan data on this page.
How much does Cloudways cost?
Cloudways plans start at $14.00/mo per month.
Does Cloudways offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes — Cloudways offers a 3-day free trial.
What uptime does Cloudways guarantee?
Cloudways advertises a 99.99% uptime SLA.
Is Cloudways good for beginners?
Cloudways is beginner-friendly thanks to its support options and managed plans.
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