Cloudways vs Hostwinds
Quick verdict
- Lower starting price: Hostwinds ($6.99/mo vs $14.00/mo).
- Cheaper over 4 years (cheapest plan, renewals included): Hostwinds ($335.52 vs $672.00).
- Lower renewal on the cheapest plan: Hostwinds ($6.99/mo vs $14.00/mo).
Cloudways
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | 4-year cost | Sites | Storage | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro (Standard) | $14.00/mo (monthly) | $14.00/mo | $672.00 | Unlimited | 25 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Small (Standard) | $28.00/mo (monthly) | $28.00/mo | $1,344.00 | Unlimited | 50 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Medium (Standard) | $54.00/mo (monthly) | $54.00/mo | $2,592.00 | Unlimited | 80 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
Hostwinds
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | 4-year cost | Sites | Storage | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $6.99/mo (12 months) | $6.99/mo | $335.52 | 1 | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Advanced | $8.99/mo (12 months) | $8.99/mo | $431.52 | 4 | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Ultimate | $10.99/mo (12 months) | $10.99/mo | $527.52 | – | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
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