Head-to-head · Managed WordPress Hosting
KnownHost Managed WordPress vs Flywheel
KnownHost Managed WordPress leads on 2 checks, Flywheel on 0, and 5 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 scoreKnownHost Managed WordPress · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceKnownHost Managed WordPress · $5.98/mo
- Most featuresFlywheel · 3 of 4
KnownHost Managed WordPress scores higher on our rubric for managed wordpress hosting: 7.9 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #24.
KnownHost Managed WordPress is cheaper to start at $5.98/mo against $25/mo. KnownHost Managed WordPress leads on storage: 50 GB versus 10 GB.
KnownHost Managed WordPress is the better fit for low-cost sites needing generous storage. Flywheel is the better fit for designers and agencies wanting simple workflows.
- KnownHost Managed WordPress fits best
Low-cost sites needing generous storage
- Flywheel fits best
Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | KnownHost Managed WordPress 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Flywheel 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #15 in Managed WordPress Hosting | #24 in Managed WordPress Hosting |
| Best for | Low-cost sites needing generous storage | Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5.98/mo (best) | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 KnownHost Managed WordPress 2/4 · Flywheel 3/4 | ||
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging environment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Malware removal | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| CDN included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | 1 sites | 1 sites |
| Storage | 50 GB (best) | 10 GB |
| Support channel | Chat | Chat |
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| Our verdict | KnownHost Managed WordPress is a paid hosting service for individuals, businesses, developers, and agencies running WordPress websites. Its plans combine managed WordPress core updates with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed and LSCache, cPanel, WP… 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
KnownHost Managed WordPress — where it wins
- 50GB NVMe storage on the $5.98/month Entry plan
- Staging, cloning, scheduled backups, and JetBackup access
- Managed updates, malware cleanup, LiteSpeed, and free SSL
Where it doesn't
- Entry supports only one WordPress website
- No free plan is available
- Plans are limited to web hosting
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.
- KnownHost Managed WordPress7.9/10 · Paid
A low-cost managed WordPress host with generous storage and practical site-management tools.
Visit KnownHostFull 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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