Limited storage on lower plans
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:29 am
Pay-as-you-go pricing
You only pay for what you use. For example, DigitalOcean plans start at $12 per month.
Managed security
Cloudways handles server security. Features include automated backups, firewalls, and two-factor authentication for added protection.
Limitations of Cloudways
Lower-tier plans often have restricted storage. For instance, the $12 DigitalOcean plan offers just 25 GB.
No email hosting included
You must purchase email hosting separately. Rackspace email, a popular choice, costs $1 per mailbox monthly.
Learning curve for server settings
While the dashboard is simple, advanced server settings might библиотека телефонных номеров confuse beginners. Some self-learning may be required.
Additional costs for certain features
Some advanced features, like Redis and ElasticSearch, require extra fees beyond the base hosting plan. These add-ons can increase the overall cost.
Limited control and customization
As a managed hosting service, Cloudways offers limited control over the server environment. This can be a drawback for users seeking complete customization.
Cloudways pricing
Cloudways offers managed cloud hosting with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. You pay only for the resources you use.
Cloudways partners with five cloud providers: DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, AWS, and Google Cloud. Prices vary depending on the provider and plan.
DigitalOcean: Plans start at $12/month for 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, and 1TB bandwidth.
Vultr: High-frequency plans start at $13/month with similar specifications.
Linode: Prices start at $14/month for comparable resources.
AWS and Google Cloud: These start at $36.51/month and $33.18/month respectively for entry-level configurations.
You only pay for what you use. For example, DigitalOcean plans start at $12 per month.
Managed security
Cloudways handles server security. Features include automated backups, firewalls, and two-factor authentication for added protection.
Limitations of Cloudways
Lower-tier plans often have restricted storage. For instance, the $12 DigitalOcean plan offers just 25 GB.
No email hosting included
You must purchase email hosting separately. Rackspace email, a popular choice, costs $1 per mailbox monthly.
Learning curve for server settings
While the dashboard is simple, advanced server settings might библиотека телефонных номеров confuse beginners. Some self-learning may be required.
Additional costs for certain features
Some advanced features, like Redis and ElasticSearch, require extra fees beyond the base hosting plan. These add-ons can increase the overall cost.
Limited control and customization
As a managed hosting service, Cloudways offers limited control over the server environment. This can be a drawback for users seeking complete customization.
Cloudways pricing
Cloudways offers managed cloud hosting with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. You pay only for the resources you use.
Cloudways partners with five cloud providers: DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, AWS, and Google Cloud. Prices vary depending on the provider and plan.
DigitalOcean: Plans start at $12/month for 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, and 1TB bandwidth.
Vultr: High-frequency plans start at $13/month with similar specifications.
Linode: Prices start at $14/month for comparable resources.
AWS and Google Cloud: These start at $36.51/month and $33.18/month respectively for entry-level configurations.