Cloudways pricing in 2026
Cloudways starts at $14/mo on the DigitalOcean 1 GB plan, billed monthly. You pay the same price when it renews. Here's what you'll actually pay over one and three years, what's included, and the extra costs to watch.
Prices checked October 2026 in US dollars, before tax · Read our full Cloudways review
What you'll pay
| Starting price | $14/mo · billed monthly |
|---|---|
| Renewal price | Same price at renewal |
| Month to month | $14/mo |
| Due at checkout | $14.00 for the first month |
| First year | $168 |
| Three years (estimate) | $504 |
| Money-back guarantee | None (3-day free trial) |
Year-one and three-year figures use the intro price for the first term and the renewal price after that, for the entry plan. Add-ons and taxes are extra.
What the DigitalOcean 1 GB plan includes
Unlimited sites (server-limited), No visit cap, 25 GB storage, plus:
- Choice of 5 cloud providers
- Free staging and cloning
- Automated backups (off-site storage billed per GB)
- Free SSL
- One free managed migration
- Redis, Varnish and Object Cache Pro included
Extra costs to watch
- Off-site backup storage billed per GB
- Cloudflare Enterprise CDN is a paid add-on
- Premium support costs extra
- No email hosting, so add a separate provider
See Cloudways's current prices
Plans change often, and the host may be running a sale. 3-day free trial, no card needed.
How to pay less for Cloudways
- Start with the entry DigitalOcean 1 GB plan. You can upgrade later without moving your site.
- Use the free trial to test speed and support before you add a payment method.
Is Cloudways worth the price?
Real cloud performance with easy scaling and no contracts, but more technical than a managed WordPress host and extras cost more. It scores 8.0 out of 10 for value in our ratings, which judge price at renewal, and 8.3 overall.
It's best for developers, agencies and growing stores that want cloud power without running servers. Skip it if you want email, a free domain, phone support or a money-back guarantee.
Cheaper alternatives to Cloudways
These hosts cost less over three years and still score well.
| Host | From | Year one | Three years | Score | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Web | $5/mo | $60.00 | $204 | 8.5 | Pricing |
| SiteGround | $2.99/mo | $35.88 | $468 | 8.4 | Pricing |
| Hostinger | $2.49/mo | $29.88 | $89.64 | 8.3 | Pricing |
| InMotion Hosting | $4.99/mo | $59.88 | $396 | 7.8 | Pricing |
| DreamHost | $2.89/mo | $34.68 | $298 | 7.7 | Pricing |
Questions people ask
How much does Cloudways cost per month?
Cloudways starts at $14/mo on the DigitalOcean 1 GB plan, billed monthly. You pay the same price when it renews. Prices checked October 2026.
Does Cloudways raise prices at renewal?
No. Cloudways charges the same price when your plan renews, which is rarer than it should be in hosting.
Does Cloudways have a money-back guarantee or free trial?
No. Cloudways doesn't offer a money-back guarantee. Instead there's a 3-day free trial, and you pay by the hour, so you can delete a server at any time.
What does Cloudways cost over three years?
About $504 on the entry plan, based on the intro price for the first term and the renewal price after that. Taxes and add-ons are extra.