Head-to-head · Managed WordPress Hosting
WPX vs Flywheel
WPX leads on 0 checks, Flywheel on 0, and 7 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 scoreWPX · 8.4/10
- Most featuresWPX · 4 of 4
WPX scores higher on our rubric for managed wordpress hosting: 8.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #24.
WPX is the better fit for affordable sites wanting malware cleanup. Flywheel is the better fit for designers and agencies wanting simple workflows.
- WPX fits best
Affordable sites wanting malware cleanup
- Flywheel fits best
Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | WPX 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Flywheel 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #10 in Managed WordPress Hosting | #24 in Managed WordPress Hosting |
| Best for | Affordable sites wanting malware cleanup | Designers and agencies wanting simple workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $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 WPX 4/4 · Flywheel 3/4 | ||
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging environment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Malware removal | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDN included | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | 1 sites | 1 sites |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Support channel | Chat | Chat |
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| Our verdict | WPX is managed WordPress hosting for individuals, small businesses, freelancers, agencies, and WooCommerce operators. It combines one-click WordPress installation with daily backups, staging environments, a custom global CDN, SSL… 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
WPX — where it wins
- Daily backups with 28-day retention, staging, and a custom global CDN
- Malware scanning and free removal included
- Free migrations, SSL certificates, and 24/7 live chat support
Where it doesn't
- Starter supports only 1 website and 10 GB of storage
- Business and higher plans are needed for multiple websites
- No free plan is available
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.
- WPX8.4/10 · Paid
A managed WordPress host with strong site protection and clear capacity-based tiers.
Visit WPXFull 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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