{"id":537,"date":"2026-09-27T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T11:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servflix.com\/wordpress-hosting-comparison\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:48:12","slug":"wordpress-hosting-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/servflix.com\/en\/wordpress-hosting-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Hosting Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n \t\t\t\n\t\tHome\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tWordPress Hosting Comparison<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

WordPress hosting comparison: what really matters.<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Prices alone don't say much. We show you the criteria for comparing WordPress hosts fairly \u2013 and how to spot teaser offers.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Why comparing prices isn't enough<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

At first glance, many WordPress plans look the same: a few gigabytes of storage, a domain, \u201cSSL included\u201d. The differences are in the details \u2013 and they determine whether your website loads fast, stays secure and can be restored in an emergency.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Checklist: 11 criteria to measure every WordPress host against<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Criterion<\/p>\n\t\t

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What it should be<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Watch out for<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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At Servflix<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Storage type<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

NVMe SSD<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Just \u201cSSD\u201d or HDD<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

NVMe<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Memory (RAM)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Guaranteed amount stated<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Not stated \/ 128 MB<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

1 GB for PHP<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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PHP version<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

PHP 8.1 or newer<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

PHP 7.x<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

PHP 8.1+<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Caching<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Server-side caching<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Plugin caching only<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

NGINX & OPcache<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Backups<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Daily, automatic<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Weekly \/ extra charge<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Daily, EU<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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SSL<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Included for every domain<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Extra charge per domain<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Included<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Email<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Mailboxes included<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Only for an extra charge<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

10\u201330 included<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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WordPress<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

1-click installation<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Manual installation<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

1-click in Plesk<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Server location<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Germany \/ EU<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Not stated<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

EU<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Support<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In your language, personal, 24\/7<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Tickets only \/ not in your language<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

24\/7, from real people<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Contract term<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cancel monthly<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

12\u201336 month lock-in<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cancel monthly<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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The criteria explained briefly<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Storage type:<\/strong> NVMe SSDs are connected via PCI Express and are significantly faster than SATA SSDs \u2013 especially with many simultaneous database queries. Learn more in the article NVMe vs. SSD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Memory:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Caching:<\/strong> Server-side caching like OPcache works independently of plugins and speeds up every page \u2013 including dynamic ones like the cart or customer account.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Backups:<\/strong> Daily, automatic backups are a must. It also matters where they're stored and how easily you can restore them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Support:<\/strong> When things go wrong, fast help in your language is what counts. Around-the-clock support that knows WordPress saves you time and nerves.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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How we measure up.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our three plans meet all the criteria in the comparison \u2013 from \u20ac10 per month.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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10 GB, 15 GB or 20 GB NVMe storage<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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1 GB PHP memory in every plan<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

SSL certificate included for every domain<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

10 to 30 email addresses with your domain<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Daily backups, stored in the EU<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Servers in the EU<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cancel monthly \u2013 no annual contract<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Related pages<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Compare all plans<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Starter, Plus and Plus+ side by side.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/a>\n\n \t\t\tAffordable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cheap WordPress Hosting<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Fair prices without teaser offers.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/a>\n\n \t\t\tProvider<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Web Hosts in Germany<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How to find the right provider.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Measure it yourself<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Loading time: the benchmark hardly anyone checks<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Data sheets show storage and prices \u2013 but not how fast your website actually loads in the end. And that's exactly what determines bounce rate, inquiries and rankings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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 \u2013 measured with Google PageSpeed Insights or your browser's developer tools.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Test it yourself<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How to test WordPress hosting in 30 days<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

With plans you can cancel monthly, you can try out a host with little risk.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Create a test site<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Install WordPress with your theme and your most important plugins.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Measure multiple times<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Measure loading time at different times of day, not just once.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Restore a backup<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Restore a backup once \u2013 then you'll know it works when it really counts.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Ask support<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ask a real question and pay attention to response time and quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Check the admin area<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How quickly does the WordPress dashboard respond when saving and in the page builder?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Check cancellation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Check how easily you could cancel again \u2013 with us, at any time, effective at the end of the month.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Questions about comparing WordPress hosting<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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Not necessarily. Good shared hosting with fast technology, daily backups and reachable support is enough for most websites.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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It's less about the number than the quality. One badly coded plugin slows things down more than ten lean ones.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n