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Cloudways runs managed servers on top of cloud infrastructure providers. You pick the provider and server size, and Cloudways handles server setup, updates and backups through its own panel.
Who it suits
Sites that have outgrown shared hosting and owners who want cloud servers without becoming server administrators. Beginners with one small site will usually find it more than they need.
What we will test
- Page speed against a shared plan with the same site
- Uptime over at least three months
- How simple it is to resize a server
- Support response to the same three real questions
What to check before you buy
- Renewal price. Find the price you will pay after the first term, and compare hosts on that figure.
- Term length. The lowest advertised price usually requires paying for several years up front.
- Limits behind “unlimited”. Read the fair-use terms for CPU, memory and file count.
- Backups. Ask how often they run, how long they are kept and whether restoring costs extra.
- Refund window. Confirm how long it lasts and whether domain fees are refundable.
- Leaving. Check that you can download your files and database and move your domain without a fee.