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Head-to-head · WebOps Platforms

WPMU DEV vs Modular DS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
WPMU DEV #4 in WebOps Platforms 4.0/10 From $8/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit WPMU DEV
Higher score Modular DS #7 in WebOps Platforms 5.0/10 From $16/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Modular DS

WPMU DEV leads on 1 check, Modular DS on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreModular DS · 5.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceWPMU DEV · $8/mo

Modular DS scores higher on our rubric for webops platforms: 5.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #4.

WPMU DEV is cheaper to start at $8/mo against $16/mo.

WPMU DEV is the better fit for teams running many WordPress sites. Modular DS is the better fit for wordPress agencies wanting broad operational controls.

  • WPMU DEV fits best

    Teams running many WordPress sites

  • Modular DS fits best

    WordPress agencies wanting broad operational controls

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Side by side

Feature WPMU DEV 4.0/10 Visit ↗ Modular DS 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 5.0
Ranking #4 in WebOps Platforms #7 in WebOps Platforms
Best for Teams running many WordPress sites WordPress agencies wanting broad operational controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8/mo (best) $16/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WPMU DEV 0/4 · Modular DS 0/4
Multi-site management Not published Not published
Deployment workflows Not published Not published
Uptime monitoring Not published Not published
Workflow automation Not published Not published
Specs
Access controls Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Daily and incremental backups with 30-day remote retention
  • WAF, malware scanning, SSL, CDN allowance, and dedicated IPs
  • SFTP, SSH, WP-CLI, Git, Composer, and NPM support
  • Bulk updates with rollback, risk scoring and scheduled automation
  • Backups, restores, monitoring, scanning, staging and migrations
  • Client reports, white-labeling and role-based collaborator access
Cons
  • Quantum excludes staging and several advanced hosting features
  • CDN allowance is included but not active by default
  • Malware removal is a separately priced expert service
  • No free plan; ongoing use requires a paid subscription
  • Cloud and web deployment offer no on-premises option
  • Connecting sites requires the Modular Connector plugin
Our verdict

WPMU DEV combines managed WordPress hosting with centralized site administration, security, backups, staging, performance tools, and WordPress-focused support. It is aimed at developers, freelancers, agencies, and teams managing multiple…

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Modular DS is a cloud-based WebOps platform for agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress client sites. It brings plugin, theme and core management into one workspace, with bulk operations, scheduled or automated updates,…

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  1. WPMU DEVWebOps Platforms 4.0From $8/mo
  2. Modular DSWebOps Platforms 5.0From $16/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WPMU DEV — where it wins

    • Daily and incremental backups with 30-day remote retention
    • WAF, malware scanning, SSL, CDN allowance, and dedicated IPs
    • SFTP, SSH, WP-CLI, Git, Composer, and NPM support

    Where it doesn't

    • Quantum excludes staging and several advanced hosting features
    • CDN allowance is included but not active by default
    • Malware removal is a separately priced expert service

  • Modular DS — where it wins

    • Bulk updates with rollback, risk scoring and scheduled automation
    • Backups, restores, monitoring, scanning, staging and migrations
    • Client reports, white-labeling and role-based collaborator access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; ongoing use requires a paid subscription
    • Cloud and web deployment offer no on-premises option
    • Connecting sites requires the Modular Connector plugin

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026