Head-to-head · Managed WordPress Hosting
EasyWP vs Flywheel
EasyWP leads on 0 checks, Flywheel on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyWP · 7.2/10
- Free trialonly EasyWP
- Most featuresFlywheel · 3 of 4
EasyWP scores higher on our rubric for managed wordpress hosting: 7.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #22 and #24.
Flywheel offers malware removal; EasyWP doesn't.
EasyWP is the better fit for users wanting a trial and isolated resources. Flywheel is the better fit for designers and agencies wanting simple workflows.
- EasyWP fits best
Users wanting a trial and isolated resources
- Flywheel fits best
Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | EasyWP 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Flywheel 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #22 in Managed WordPress Hosting | #24 in Managed WordPress Hosting |
| Best for | Users wanting a trial and isolated resources | Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 | Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features EasyWP 2/4 · Flywheel 3/4 | ||
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging environment | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Malware removal | — | ✓ (best) |
| CDN included | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | 1 sites | 1 sites |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Support channel | Chat | Chat |
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| Our verdict | EasyWP is Namecheap’s managed WordPress hosting service for bloggers, small businesses, online stores, developers, and agencies. It runs each WordPress site in an isolated cloud container with dedicated resources, while handling routine… Read the review → |
Flywheel is managed WordPress hosting for designers, freelancers, agencies, and businesses running WordPress websites. Its plans combine hosting capacity with workflow features such as staging environments, site cloning, free migrations,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EasyWP — where it wins
- Isolated cloud containers with dedicated resources
- Daily backups, CDN, SSL, WAF, and WordPress updates
- Automatic migration plus advanced caching tools
Where it doesn't
- Each subscription supports only one WordPress website
- Automatic malware cleaning starts with Turbo
- AI website builder is limited to higher-tier plans
Flywheel — where it wins
- Staging, cloning, migrations, and nightly backups support site workflows.
- Caching, CDN delivery, SSL, and malware cleanup are included.
- SFTP, SSH, and 24/7 chat support suit professional site management.
Where it doesn't
- The Starter plan supports only 1 site.
- Plans use annual billing and are priced in USD.
- The platform is available on the web only.
- EasyWP7.2/10 · 30-day trial
A focused WordPress host with backups, security tools, caching, and a 30-day trial.
Visit EasyWPFull verdict → - Flywheel7.0/10 · Paid
A workflow-focused WordPress host with strong agency features and web-only coverage.
Visit FlywheelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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