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Cloudways Pricing (March 2026)
Starting from $11/mo
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Cloudways cost?
Cloudways starts at $11/mo with 4 plans available.
Free TierNo
Starting Price$11/mo
Number of Plans4
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | DigitalOcean 1GB | DigitalOcean 2GB | AWS Small | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB RAM | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 25GB SSD | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1TB bandwidth | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2GB RAM | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 50GB SSD | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2TB bandwidth | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 20GB SSD | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AWS infrastructure | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1.7GB RAM | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| GCP infrastructure | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | DigitalOcean 1GB | DigitalOcean 2GB | AWS Small | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $55/mo | $140/mo | $192.80/mo | $187.25/mo |
| 10 users | $110/mo | $280/mo | $385.60/mo | $374.50/mo |
| 25 users | $275/mo | $700/mo | $964/mo | $936.25/mo |
| 50 users | $550/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,928/mo | $1,872.50/mo |
Is Cloudways Worth It?
4.6/5 from 3,400 reviews
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $11/mo (DigitalOcean 1GB) to $38.56/mo (AWS Small). Most users pick the DigitalOcean 2GB plan.
Best for: Developers, Agencies, Growing businesses. Keep in mind: no email hosting.
Cloudways Pros & Cons
Pros
- Multiple cloud providers
- Excellent performance
- Pay-as-you-go
- Free migrations
- Staging environment
Cons
- No email hosting
- Learning curve
- No domain registration
- Extra cost for add-ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Cloudways starts at $11/mo, billed monthly. There are 4 plans available.
No, Cloudways does not currently offer a free plan, though most paid plans include a trial period.
The most affordable paid plan is DigitalOcean 1GB at $11/mo.
With a 4.6/5 rating from 3,400 reviews, Cloudways is well-regarded. Best for: Developers, Agencies, Growing businesses.
Cloudways bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
Cloudways offers 4 plans: DigitalOcean 1GB, DigitalOcean 2GB, AWS Small, Google Cloud.