Comparison
CloudwaysvsA2 Hosting
Our pick
A2 Hosting
DuelStack Score 6.8/10 vs Cloudways 6/10
It particularly excels at fast performance. That said, Cloudways is the better pick if you need excellent performance and speed.
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Cloudways
A2 Hosting
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloudways | A2 Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Cloudways
Pros
- excellent performance and speed
- easy scalability
- top-tier support
Cons
- no email hosting
- no root access
A2 Hosting
Pros
- Fast performance
- Affordable intro pricing
- Excellent support
Cons
- Limited starter resources
- Higher renewal rates
Why we landed here
A2 Hosting takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.8/10 vs 6/10. It particularly excels at fast performance. That said, Cloudways is the better pick if you need excellent performance and speed.
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, Cloudways or A2 Hosting?
Based on our analysis, A2 Hosting is the better pick. A2 Hosting takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.8/10 vs 6/10. It particularly excels at fast performance. That said, Cloudways is the better pick if you need excellent performance and speed.
How much does Cloudways cost vs A2 Hosting?
Cloudways starts at $11/month. A2 Hosting starts at $2.99/month.
Does Cloudways have a free plan?
Cloudways does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $11/month.
Does A2 Hosting have a free plan?
A2 Hosting does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $2.99/month.