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 Polylang Pro
Polylang Pro 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 | Polylang Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.3/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $25/month | €99/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 900K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | WP Engine | – |
| 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
Choose Polylang Pro if…
- Site owners running multilingual sites
- Agencies translating WooCommerce stores for clients
- You want to start free
Features
Flywheel
- Staging sites
- Local development environment
- Nightly backups
- CDN powered by Fastly
- Free SSL per site
- Plugin security alerts
Polylang Pro
- Translate content types
- Translate menus and widgets
- Custom post types
- WooCommerce translation
- Synchronized content
- XLIFF import and export
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
Polylang Pro
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Premium support and updates included in Pro
- Supports custom post types and taxonomies
- Pro and add-ons are priced in euros
- Updates and premium support need annual renewal
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
Polylang Pro
Polylang ProStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang for WooCommerceStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang Business Pack
€139/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
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.
Polylang Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Flywheel vs Polylang Pro questions
Is Flywheel better than Polylang Pro?
On our comparison Polylang Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Flywheel or Polylang Pro?
Flywheel starts at $25/month and Polylang Pro starts at €99/year.
Can I get Flywheel or Polylang Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Polylang Pro adds premium support, updates and extra features to the free Polylang plugin for multilingual WordPress sites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From €99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Polylang Pro