Flywheel is a managed WordPress host aimed at designers and agencies.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $25/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Flywheel
Flywheel vs Kinsta
Flywheel wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Flywheel | Kinsta |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.7/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $25/month (better) | $30/month |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | WP Engine | Kinsta |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Flywheel if…
- Designers and agencies building client sites
- Freelancers who want a workflow-focused managed host
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Kinsta if…
- Business sites that need managed WordPress hosting
- Agencies hosting client sites
Features
Flywheel
- Staging sites
- Local development environment
- Nightly backups
- CDN powered by Fastly
- Free SSL per site
- Plugin security alerts
Kinsta
- Free migrations
- Expert support
- Automatic backups
- CDN and advanced caching
- Staging environments
- Automatic updates with visual testing
- DDoS protection and SSL
Pros and cons
Flywheel
- Staging, nightly backups and free SSL on every plan
- 60-day money-back guarantee on eligible new plans
- Billing can be transferred to a client
- Starter plan covers one site and 25,000 monthly visits
- Each extra site costs $20 per month on top of the plan
- Agency and custom plans are excluded from the 60-day guarantee
Kinsta
- Unlimited free migrations on all plans
- 24/7 expert support in 8 languages
- Automatic daily backups, CDN and SSL included
- 30-day money-back guarantee after any free period
- Starting price of $30 per month is higher than typical shared hosting
- Overage fees apply when visit, storage or CDN limits are exceeded
- Lowest listed prices require annual billing
Pricing plans
Flywheel
StarterStarts here
$25/month
1 site
- 25,000 monthly visits, 10GB storage
- Billed at $300/year, includes 2 months free
- Nightly backups kept for 30 days
Freelance
$96/month
Up to 10 sites
- 100,000 monthly visits, 20GB storage
- Billed at $1150/year, includes 2 months free
- Additional sites at $20/month each
Agency
$242/month
Up to 30 sites
- 400,000 monthly visits, 50GB storage
- Billed at $2900/year, includes 2 months free
- Agency and custom plans excluded from money-back guarantee
Kinsta
Single 20GBStarts here
$30/month
1 site
- 20GB bandwidth per month
- 10GB storage
- $35 per month if billed monthly
LaunchStarts here
$30/month
1 site
- 75,000 estimated visits per month
- 15GB storage
- $35 per month if billed monthly
Agency 20
$284/month
agency plan, contact sales sites
- Agency exclusive benefits
- Unbranded WordPress admin
- $340 per month if billed monthly
What Reddit says
Flywheel
Reddit users describe Flywheel as neglected since WP Engine acquired it, with reports of slow dashboards, weaker support, and accounts being moved to WP Engine. Local by Flywheel also draws complaints about slow performance, and some users are looking for alternatives.
Kinsta
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Flywheel vs Kinsta questions
Is Flywheel better than Kinsta?
On our comparison Flywheel comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Flywheel or Kinsta?
Flywheel starts at $25/month and Kinsta starts at $30/month.
Can I get Flywheel or Kinsta cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Kinsta offers superior hosting solutions specifically designed for WordPress, focusing on performance, security, and excellent customer support.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $30/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Kinsta