Head-to-head · WordPress Multisite Hosting
Edublogs vs Hosting.com Managed WordPress
Edublogs leads on 2 checks, Hosting.com Managed WordPress on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEdublogs · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Edublogs
Edublogs scores higher on our rubric for wordpress multisite hosting: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Edublogs offers free plan; Hosting.com Managed WordPress doesn't. Edublogs leads on storage: 50 GB versus 15 GB.
Edublogs is the better fit for schools and educators needing a free network platform. Hosting.com Managed WordPress is the better fit for teams needing supported Multisite configuration.
- Edublogs fits best
Schools and educators needing a free network platform
- Hosting.com Managed WordPress fits best
Teams needing supported Multisite configuration
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 | Edublogs 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Hosting.com Managed WordPress 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in WordPress Multisite Hosting | #8 in WordPress Multisite Hosting |
| Best for | Schools and educators needing a free network platform | Teams needing supported Multisite configuration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39.95/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Edublogs 1/3 · Hosting.com Managed WordPress 1/3 | ||
| Per-site resource controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Domain mapping | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staging environment | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Network site limit | Not checked yet | 5 sites |
| Storage | 50 GB (best) | 15 GB |
| Backup frequency | Not checked yet | Daily |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Edublogs is a hosted WordPress blogging platform for teachers, students, and education professionals. It combines WordPress blogs with student and class management, educational themes and plugins, privacy and site-visibility controls,… Read the review → |
Hosting.com Managed WordPress is a managed cloud hosting service for WordPress websites, agencies, businesses, and developers. Its WordPress-focused dashboard combines one-click installation, automated updates, daily backups with restore,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Edublogs — where it wins
- Free plan includes student and class management
- Privacy controls, ad-free use, and 24/7 support
- CampusPress adds SSO, LMS integration, and network tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan provides 256 MB of storage
- Custom domains require Pro or CampusPress
- Advanced campus features are separate from individual plans
Hosting.com Managed WordPress — where it wins
- WordPress multisite configuration support
- Daily backups, restore tools, updates, and malware protection
- Staging, migration, CDN, WAF, and firewall features
Where it doesn't
- WordPress multisite networks are limited to five sites
- Some performance tools support single-installation sites only
- No free plan is available
- Edublogs8.8/10 · Free plan
A free WordPress network platform for educators, with paid domains and campus administration.
Visit EdublogsFull verdict → - Hosting.com Managed WordPress8.4/10 · Paid
A supported Multisite hosting option with strong management features and a five-site network limit.
Visit Hosting.comFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Kinsta WordPress Multisite Hosting vs Edublogs
- Kinsta WordPress Multisite Hosting vs Hosting.com Managed WordPress
- Bluehost Agency Hosting vs Edublogs
- Bluehost Agency Hosting vs Hosting.com Managed WordPress
- WordPress VIP vs Edublogs
- WordPress VIP vs Hosting.com Managed WordPress
- Edublogs vs CampusPress
- Edublogs vs Altis Cloud
All WordPress multisite hosting comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update