WordPress hosting comparison: what really matters.
Prices alone don't say much. We show you the criteria for comparing WordPress hosts fairly – and how to spot teaser offers.
Why comparing prices isn't enough
At first glance, many WordPress plans look the same: a few gigabytes of storage, a domain, “SSL included”. The differences are in the details – and they determine whether your website loads fast, stays secure and can be restored in an emergency.
Also pay attention to the price after the promotional period and to the contract term. A plan for one euro in the first year can be significantly more expensive afterwards, and long terms tie you to a provider even if you're unhappy.
Checklist: 11 criteria to measure every WordPress host against
Criterion
What it should be
Watch out for
At Servflix
Storage type
NVMe SSD
Just “SSD” or HDD
NVMe
Memory (RAM)
Guaranteed amount stated
Not stated / 128 MB
1 GB for PHP
PHP version
PHP 8.1 or newer
PHP 7.x
PHP 8.1+
Caching
Server-side caching
Plugin caching only
NGINX & OPcache
Backups
Daily, automatic
Weekly / extra charge
Daily, EU
SSL
Included for every domain
Extra charge per domain
Included
Mailboxes included
Only for an extra charge
10–30 included
WordPress
1-click installation
Manual installation
1-click in Plesk
Server location
Germany / EU
Not stated
EU
Support
In your language, personal, 24/7
Tickets only / not in your language
24/7, from real people
Contract term
Cancel monthly
12–36 month lock-in
Cancel monthly
The criteria explained briefly
Storage type: NVMe SSDs are connected via PCI Express and are significantly faster than SATA SSDs – especially with many simultaneous database queries. Learn more in the article NVMe vs. SSD.
Memory: WordPress with page builders like Elementor needs significantly more RAM than a simple blog. For Elementor Pro, you should plan for at least 512 MB.
Caching: Server-side caching like OPcache works independently of plugins and speeds up every page – including dynamic ones like the cart or customer account.
Backups: Daily, automatic backups are a must. It also matters where they're stored and how easily you can restore them.
Support: When things go wrong, fast help in your language is what counts. Around-the-clock support that knows WordPress saves you time and nerves.
Servflix at a glance
How we measure up.
Our three plans meet all the criteria in the comparison – from €10 per month.
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10 GB, 15 GB or 20 GB NVMe storage
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1 GB PHP memory in every plan
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SSL certificate included for every domain
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10 to 30 email addresses with your domain
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Daily backups, stored in the EU
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Servers in the EU
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Cancel monthly – no annual contract
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Measure it yourself
Loading time: the benchmark hardly anyone checks
Data sheets show storage and prices – but not how fast your website actually loads in the end. And that's exactly what determines bounce rate, inquiries and rankings.
A meaningful metric is server response time (Time to First Byte, TTFB). Google rates values up to 0.8 seconds as good. You can recognize a fast WordPress server by significantly lower values – measured with Google PageSpeed Insights or your browser's developer tools.
It's best to compare hosts using the same test site: same theme, same plugins, same content. That's the only way to see what's really down to the hosting.
Test it yourself
How to test WordPress hosting in 30 days
With plans you can cancel monthly, you can try out a host with little risk.
1
Create a test site
Install WordPress with your theme and your most important plugins.
2
Measure multiple times
Measure loading time at different times of day, not just once.
3
Restore a backup
Restore a backup once – then you'll know it works when it really counts.
4
Ask support
Ask a real question and pay attention to response time and quality.
5
Check the admin area
How quickly does the WordPress dashboard respond when saving and in the page builder?
6
Check cancellation
Check how easily you could cancel again – with us, at any time, effective at the end of the month.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about comparing WordPress hosting
What is a good TTFB value?
Google rates a server response time of up to 0.8 seconds as good. For fast WordPress hosting, the value should be well below that.
Why is PHP memory important for WordPress?
Plugins and page builders need memory. If it's too tight, you risk error messages and slow admin pages. With us, every plan has 1 GB available.
Do I need managed WordPress hosting?
Not necessarily. Good shared hosting with fast technology, daily backups and reachable support is enough for most websites.
How many plugins can my hosting handle?
It's less about the number than the quality. One badly coded plugin slows things down more than ten lean ones.