Kinsta is a well-regarded managed WordPress host, but its plans are priced in US dollars and metered by monthly visits, which can make your bill hard to predict as you grow. Our Managed WordPress gives you dedicated cloud resources with Redis caching and staging, priced in GBP and measured by the power you use, not by how many visitors you get. You can host WordPress, WooCommerce and any other PHP app, move over for free, and cancel any time.
How our managed WordPress compares on the things that affect your bill and your freedom to grow.
| Lucid Cloud Platform | Kinsta | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | In GBP | In US dollars |
| Plans measured by | Dedicated resources: CPU, memory and NVMe | Monthly visits |
| If your traffic grows | Scale up when you choose, no traffic penalty | Overage charges can apply above your visit limit |
| What you can host | WordPress, WooCommerce and any PHP app | WordPress focused |
| Based in | A UK provider, with UK, US and Europe data centres | United States |
| Lock-in | Cancel any time, take your data and domains with you | Plan terms apply |
Comparison based on publicly available information and correct to the best of our knowledge. Please check each provider for their current details.
The differences that matter when your site is growing.
Pay in pounds for a plan sized by resources, so your bill does not jump because you had a good month for traffic.
We do not meter your visitors. Your plan is defined by dedicated CPU, memory and storage, which you can scale in a click.
The managed WordPress features you expect: in-memory caching, a free CDN, staging and a bulk site manager.
Host WooCommerce, Laravel, Magento or any PHP app on the same platform, not just WordPress.
Move your site across with our built-in tools at no cost, or let our team handle the whole move for you.
Cancel any time and take your data and domains with you. You are never tied in.
Fully managed, with Redis, caching, staging and a free CDN included. Start from Atlas 3 and scale as you grow.
The managed WordPress essentials come as standard, so switching is a step up, not a compromise.
See our plans, or tell us about your site and we will recommend the right managed server.
See our plans Talk to usCommon questions about moving to us from Kinsta, answered.
Kinsta alternative FAQs
Can you migrate my site from Kinsta?
Yes. You can move your site across with our built-in migration tools at no cost, or we can handle the whole move for you as a quoted service. Your WordPress site, plugins and themes work just as they do now. Do you cap the number of visits?
No. Our Managed WordPress is sized by dedicated resources, so your bill does not change because your traffic went up. If you need more headroom, you scale up in a click. Is your pricing in GBP?
Yes. Our plans are priced in pounds, so there are no dollar conversions or exchange-rate surprises on your bill. Will my WordPress site work the same?
Yes. We run standard WordPress with the PHP versions, caching and database it needs, so your themes, plugins and content work exactly as before. Do you offer staging and caching?
Yes. Redis caching, a free CDN, staging and cloning, and a bulk site manager are all included. Can I host WooCommerce or other apps too?
Yes. The same platform runs WooCommerce, Laravel, Magento and any PHP application, so you are not limited to WordPress. Where is my data hosted?
You can choose data centres in the UK, the US or Europe, which helps if you need your data kept in the UK or the EU. Is there a contract or lock-in?
No. You can cancel any time and take your data and domains with you. How much does it cost?
Our Managed Cloud starts at £9.95 a month, and our recommended WordPress starting plan, Atlas 3, gives your site dedicated resources with room to grow. How can I pay?
We accept debit and credit cards for everyone. Business customers can also pay by Direct Debit or bank transfer.