Managed WordPress vs self hosted: which should you choose?
Quick answer
Managed WordPress hosting hands off server work, caching, backups, and security in exchange for a higher monthly fee and some platform restrictions. Self hosted gives full control and lower cost but requires real server skills. Choose managed if your time is more valuable than the difference in price. Choose self hosted if you have the team to run it properly.
Where managed wins
You stop thinking about servers, caching, and security baselines.
Staging, backups, and CDN are usually included.
Support understands WordPress, not just generic Linux.
Where self hosted wins
Lower running cost at scale.
Full control over the stack, including custom services.
No platform restrictions on plugins or code.
Common questions
Do I still need a maintenance plan on managed hosting?+
Yes. Hosting handles the server. Maintenance handles WordPress itself, plus updates, security, and emergencies.
Can you maintain a self hosted WordPress site?+
Yes. We support both managed and self hosted setups, including custom server stacks.
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