Head-to-head · Managed Web Hosting
Antihost vs Cloudways
Antihost leads on 1 check, Cloudways on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAntihost · 9.7/10
- Lowest starting priceAntihost · $4.99/mo
- Free trialonly Cloudways
- Most featuresAntihost · 3 of 3
Antihost scores higher on our rubric for managed web hosting: 9.7 against 9.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Antihost is cheaper to start at $4.99/mo against $35/mo.
Antihost is the better fit for hands-off WordPress sites with staging and daily backups. Cloudways is the better fit for managed WordPress and scalable cloud deployments.
- Antihost fits best
Hands-off WordPress sites with staging and daily backups
- Cloudways fits best
Managed WordPress and scalable cloud deployments
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Antihost 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | Cloudways 9.4/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Managed Web Hosting | #2 in Managed Web Hosting |
| Best for | Hands-off WordPress sites with staging and daily backups | Managed WordPress and scalable cloud deployments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4.99/mo (best) | $35/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 3 days |
| Features Antihost 3/3 · Cloudways 1/3 | ||
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging sites | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free migration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Website limit | Not checked yet | 1 sites |
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Proprietary | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros | — |
|
| Cons | — |
|
| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform for WordPress websites and other PHP applications. It provides a dashboard for server and WordPress management while letting customers deploy on DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS, or Google… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudways — where it wins
- Staging, backups, cloning, and vertical scaling are built into the workflow
- Caching, firewalls, DDoS protection, SSL, and malware protection are included
- 24/7 support is available through chat, email, and ticketing
Where it doesn't
- The Small plan starts at $35 per month
- Automated malware removal is a paid add-on
- Plan pricing and allowances vary considerably across tiers
- Antihost9.7/10 · Paid
Antihost — managed WordPress: updates, security and backups handled for you.
Visit AntihostFull verdict → - Cloudways9.4/10 · 3-day trial
A capable managed WordPress host with strong operations features, but a high entry price.
Visit CloudwaysFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Antihost vs Liquid Web Managed Hosting
- Antihost vs 20i Web Hosting
- Antihost vs SiteGround Web Hosting
- Antihost vs ScalaHosting Shared Hosting
- Antihost vs Krystal Web Hosting
- Antihost vs DreamHost Web Hosting
- Cloudways vs Liquid Web Managed Hosting
- Cloudways vs 20i Web Hosting
All managed web hosting comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update