Kinsta vs Flywheel
Our pick: Kinsta
Kinsta is faster, has better support and gives you more for a similar price. Flywheel is simpler and has handy demo sites and billing transfer for client work.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| Kinsta Visit site | Flywheel Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Speed and uptime | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Support | 9.3 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Features and security | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Starting price | $30/mo | $25/mo |
| Renewal | Same price at renewal | Same price at renewal |
| Entry plan | Single 35k · 1 site, 35,000 visits/mo, 10 GB storage | Starter · 1 site, 25,000 visits/mo, 10 GB storage |
| Money-back | 30 days | 60 days |
| Support | 24/7 chat in 8 languages, Email, Account managers on larger plans | 24/7 chat, Support form |
| Best for | Businesses, stores and agencies that want top speed and support and are happy to pay for it | Freelance designers and small agencies who build sites and hand them to clients |
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Highlighted cells show the higher score in each row.
Winner by category
| Speed and uptime | Kinsta |
|---|---|
| Support | Kinsta |
| Price in year one | Flywheel |
| Price over three years | Flywheel |
| Features and security | Kinsta |
| Ease of use | Kinsta |
Which one should you choose?
Why pick Kinsta
Best for: Businesses, stores and agencies that want top speed and support and are happy to pay for it
- Consistently excellent speed and uptime
- Best-in-class dashboard and developer tools
- Unlimited free migrations and malware removal
Why pick Flywheel
Best for: Freelance designers and small agencies who build sites and hand them to clients
- Very easy, design-focused dashboard
- Demo sites and billing transfer for client work
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Questions people ask
Is Kinsta or Flywheel better?
Kinsta is the better pick for most people. Kinsta is faster, has better support and gives you more for a similar price. Flywheel is simpler and has handy demo sites and billing transfer for client work.
Which is cheaper, Kinsta or Flywheel?
Flywheel starts lower, at $25/mo versus $30/mo for Kinsta. At renewal, Flywheel is cheaper. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is faster?
Kinsta scores higher for speed and uptime (9.4 vs 8.0).
Which has better support?
Kinsta scores higher for support (9.3 vs 8.0). Kinsta's 24/7 chat is staffed by WordPress engineers, in eight languages. Reviewers consistently rate it among the best support teams in hosting.