Head-to-head · Managed WordPress Hosting
WPMU DEV vs WordPress.com
WPMU DEV leads on 0 checks, WordPress.com on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWPMU DEV · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceWordPress.com · $2.75/mo
- Free planonly WordPress.com
- Most featuresWPMU DEV · 2 of 4
WPMU DEV scores higher on our rubric for managed wordpress hosting: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.
WordPress.com offers free plan; WPMU DEV doesn't. WordPress.com is cheaper to start at $2.75/mo against $8/mo.
WPMU DEV is the better fit for agencies managing multiple WordPress sites. WordPress.com is the better fit for beginners wanting free managed WordPress hosting.
- WPMU DEV fits best
Agencies managing multiple WordPress sites
- WordPress.com fits best
Beginners wanting free managed WordPress hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | WPMU DEV 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | WordPress.com 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Managed WordPress Hosting | #9 in Managed WordPress Hosting |
| Best for | Agencies managing multiple WordPress sites | Beginners wanting free managed WordPress hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8/site/mo | $2.75/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2 | 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features WPMU DEV 2/4 · WordPress.com 0/4 | ||
| Automatic backups | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staging environment | — | Not checked yet |
| Malware removal | — | Not checked yet |
| CDN included | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | 1 sites | Not checked yet |
| Storage | 10 GB | Not checked yet |
| Support channel | Chat | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | WPMU DEV combines managed WordPress hosting with site management, security, backups, performance tools, and developer workflows. It is aimed at WordPress developers, freelancers, agencies, and teams managing multiple sites. Hosting is… Read the review → |
WordPress.com is a hosted website and blogging platform for individuals, creators, businesses, and professional publications. It combines managed hosting, security, backups, updates, a block editor, customizable themes, publishing tools,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WPMU DEV — where it wins
- Daily and incremental backups with 30-day remote retention
- Staging, deployment, migrations, and centralized site management
- WAF, malware scanning, CDN, SSL, and developer tooling included
Where it doesn't
- Quantum excludes staging and several advanced hosting features
- Malware removal is a separately priced expert service
- The CDN allowance is not active by default
WordPress.com — where it wins
- Free plan includes managed hosting, security, backups, and updates
- Paid plans add custom domains and plugin installation
- Supports publishing, analytics, newsletters, and paid content
Where it doesn't
- The free plan uses a WordPress.com subdomain
- Free storage is limited to 1 GB
- The listed entry price requires billing every 36 months
- WPMU DEV8.8/10 · Paid
A WordPress-focused hosting suite for agencies that need centralized site operations.
Visit WPMU DEVFull verdict → - WordPress.com8.5/10 · Free plan
A beginner-friendly managed WordPress host with a free plan and broad publishing tools.
Visit WordPress.comFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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