It's a tie
WP EnginevsKinsta
WP Engine and Kinsta are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.
WP Engine
Rating4.6/5
Starting Price$35/mo
Modelfree-trial
Kinsta
Rating4.8/5
Starting Price$35/mo
Modelpaid-only
Feature Comparison
| Feature | WP Engine | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
WP Engine Pricing
Startup
1 site, 25k visits, 10GB storage, 75GB bandwidth
$35.00/mo
Professional
3 sites, 75k visits, 15GB storage, 150GB bandwidth
$65.00/mo
Growth
10 sites, 100k visits, 20GB storage, 240GB bandwidth
$130.00/mo
Scale
30 sites, 400k visits, 50GB storage, 550GB bandwidth
$330.00/mo
Core Hosting
Optimized performance, 99.99% uptime SLA, Priority support
$400.00/mo
See WP Engine 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 →WP Engine
Pros
- Exceptional 24/7 support with quick resolutions
- Reliable performance and uptime
- Easy staging and automated backups
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
WP Engine and Kinsta are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.
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, WP Engine or Kinsta?
WP Engine and Kinsta are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.
How much does WP Engine cost vs Kinsta?
WP Engine starts at $35/month. Kinsta starts at $35/month.
Does WP Engine have a free plan?
WP Engine does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $35/month.
Does Kinsta have a free plan?
Kinsta does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $35/month.