Comparison
A2 HostingvsKinsta
Our pick
A2 Hosting
DuelStack Score 6.8/10 vs Kinsta 5.1/10
It particularly excels at fast performance.
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A2 Hosting
Rating4.4/5
Starting Price$2.99/mo
Modelpaid-only
Kinsta
Rating4.8/5
Starting Price$35/mo
Modelpaid-only
Feature Comparison
| Feature | A2 Hosting | Kinsta |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 support | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDN included | ✗ | ✓ |
| Daily backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free domain | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free site migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed WordPress | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSD/NVMe storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSH access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scalable resources | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staging environment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uptime guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
A2 Hosting Pricing
Max
Starting at US$2.99 / mo. Was US$11.99 / mo.; Free website migration; 30-day money-back guarantee; Monarx security; 99.9% uptime SLA; Free domain with select plans; For the 1st year on any annual plan, includes .com, .net, .org, .us, .info, .pro, .digital, .online, .site or .store; every plan delivers: NVMe storage, LiteSpeed caching, unlimited MariaDB databases, advanced malware protection, and free SSL
$2.99/mo
Plus
Starting at US$2.99 / mo. Was US$11.99 / mo.; Free website migration; 30-day money-back guarantee; Monarx security; 99.9% uptime SLA; Free domain with select plans; For the 1st year on any annual plan, includes .com, .net, .org, .us, .info, .pro, .digital, .online, .site or .store; every plan delivers: NVMe storage, LiteSpeed caching, unlimited MariaDB databases, advanced malware protection, and free SSL
$2.99/mo
Pro
Starting at US$2.99 / mo. Was US$11.99 / mo.; Free website migration; 30-day money-back guarantee; Monarx security; 99.9% uptime SLA; Free domain with select plans; For the 1st year on any annual plan, includes .com, .net, .org, .us, .info, .pro, .digital, .online, .site or .store; every plan delivers: NVMe storage, LiteSpeed caching, unlimited MariaDB databases, advanced malware protection, and free SSL
$2.99/mo
Starter
Starting at US$2.99 / mo. Was US$11.99 / mo.; Free website migration; 30-day money-back guarantee; Monarx security; 99.9% uptime SLA; Free domain with select plans; For the 1st year on any annual plan, includes .com, .net, .org, .us, .info, .pro, .digital, .online, .site or .store; every plan delivers: NVMe storage, LiteSpeed caching, unlimited MariaDB databases, advanced malware protection, and free SSL
$2.99/mo
See A2 Hosting plans →Kinsta Pricing
Single 20GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$35.00/mo
Single 35k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$35.00/mo
Single 40GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$50.00/mo
Single 65k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$50.00/mo
WP 2
2 WordPress installs; 40GB Server bandwidth; 20GB Storage; 250GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$70.00/mo
Single 125k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$90.00/mo
Single 65GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$90.00/mo
WP 5
2 WordPress installs; 40GB Server bandwidth; 20GB Storage; 250GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$115.00/mo
Single 125GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$170.00/mo
Single 315k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$170.00/mo
WP 10
2 WordPress installs; 40GB Server bandwidth; 20GB Storage; 250GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$225.00/mo
Single 250GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$290.00/mo
Single 500k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$290.00/mo
Agency 20
Agency plan; price details shown; Talk to sales
$340.00/mo
WP 20
2 WordPress installs; 40GB Server bandwidth; 20GB Storage; 250GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$340.00/mo
Single 500GB
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$375.00/mo
Single 750k
1 WordPress install; 20GB Server bandwidth; 10GB Storage; 125GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$375.00/mo
Agency 40
Agency plan; price details shown; Talk to sales
$450.00/mo
WP 40
2 WordPress installs; 40GB Server bandwidth; 20GB Storage; 250GB CDN bandwidth; Unlimited free migrations; 14 days backup retention
$450.00/mo
Enterprise custom plan
Starting at $500 month; We accept credit and debit cards, ACH, or Wire Transfers; Talk to sales
$500.00/mo
Agency 60
Agency plan; price details shown; Talk to sales
$675.00/mo
See Kinsta plans →A2 Hosting
Pros
- Fast performance
- Affordable intro pricing
- Excellent support
Cons
- Limited starter resources
- Higher renewal rates
Kinsta
Pros
- Lightning-fast site speeds with Google Cloud C2 machines
- 24/7 expert WordPress support responds in under 2 minutes
- Zero-downtime scaling during traffic spikes
Why we landed here
A2 Hosting takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.8/10 vs 5.1/10. It particularly excels at fast performance.
How we score this comparison
The DuelStack Score (1–10) weights feature breadth (25%), pricing value (25%), pros/cons ratio (20%), tier flexibility (15%), and maturity + user rating (15%). Last updated June 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, A2 Hosting or Kinsta?
Based on our analysis, A2 Hosting is the better pick. A2 Hosting takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.8/10 vs 5.1/10. It particularly excels at fast performance.
How much does A2 Hosting cost vs Kinsta?
A2 Hosting starts at $2.99/month. Kinsta starts at $35/month.
Does A2 Hosting have a free plan?
A2 Hosting does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $2.99/month.
Does Kinsta have a free plan?
Kinsta does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $35/month.