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Head-to-head · Enterprise Web Hosting

Rackspace Technology vs Cloudways

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Rackspace Technology #2 in Enterprise Web Hosting 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Rackspace
Cloudways #6 in Enterprise Web Hosting 8.3/10 From $35/mo · 3-day trial ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Cloudways

Rackspace Technology leads on 0 checks, Cloudways on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRackspace Technology · 8.8/10

Rackspace Technology scores higher on our rubric for enterprise web hosting: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Rackspace Technology is the better fit for managed dedicated and hybrid infrastructure. Cloudways is the better fit for wordPress operators wanting managed cloud controls.

  • Rackspace Technology fits best

    Managed dedicated and hybrid infrastructure

  • Cloudways fits best

    WordPress operators wanting managed cloud controls

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Side by side

Feature Rackspace Technology 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Cloudways 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #2 in Enterprise Web Hosting #6 in Enterprise Web Hosting
Best for Managed dedicated and hybrid infrastructure WordPress operators wanting managed cloud controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $35/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Rackspace Technology 0/1 · Cloudways 0/1
WAF and DDoS protection Not published Not published
Specs
Uptime SLA tier Not published Not published
Enterprise support Not published Not published
Deployment model Not published Not published
Compliance coverage Not published Not published
Backup retention Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Managed single-tenant servers with custom bare-metal configurations
  • Databases, networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery services
  • 24x7x365 support with RackConnect hybrid connectivity
  • Staging, backups, cloning, scaling, and caching are built in
  • Runs WordPress hosting across five cloud infrastructure providers
  • Includes firewall, DDoS protection, SSL, malware scanning, and 24/7 support
Cons
  • Pricing is contact-sales only, limiting upfront cost comparison
  • Dedicated infrastructure may not suit teams seeking shared hosting
  • The broad portfolio may require a tailored infrastructure discussion
  • The Small plan supports one WordPress application
  • There is no free plan; pricing starts at $35 per month
  • Automated malware removal is a paid add-on
Our verdict

Rackspace Technology provides fully managed hosting for mission-critical and I/O-intensive applications. Its portfolio centers on single-tenant dedicated infrastructure, custom bare-metal servers, managed databases, networking, SAN and NAS…

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Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform for WordPress websites and other PHP applications. It gives small and medium-sized businesses, agencies, developers, ecommerce operators, bloggers, and publishers a dashboard for server and…

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  1. Rackspace TechnologyEnterprise Web Hosting 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CloudwaysEnterprise Web Hosting 8.3From $35/mo · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rackspace Technology — where it wins

    • Managed single-tenant servers with custom bare-metal configurations
    • Databases, networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery services
    • 24x7x365 support with RackConnect hybrid connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales only, limiting upfront cost comparison
    • Dedicated infrastructure may not suit teams seeking shared hosting
    • The broad portfolio may require a tailored infrastructure discussion

  • Cloudways — where it wins

    • Staging, backups, cloning, scaling, and caching are built in
    • Runs WordPress hosting across five cloud infrastructure providers
    • Includes firewall, DDoS protection, SSL, malware scanning, and 24/7 support

    Where it doesn't

    • The Small plan supports one WordPress application
    • There is no free plan; pricing starts at $35 per month
    • Automated malware removal is a paid add-on
  • Rackspace Technology8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A managed infrastructure portfolio for mission-critical workloads that need dedicated capacity.

    Visit RackspaceFull verdict →
  • Cloudways8.3/10 · From $35/mo · 3-day trial

    A managed WordPress cloud platform with staging, scaling, backups, and multi-provider infrastructure.

    Visit CloudwaysFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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