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 Rocket.net
Flywheel wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Flywheel | Rocket.net |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.1/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $25/month | $25/month |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 70% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | WP Engine | Rocket.net |
| 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 Rocket.net if…
- Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
- Sites where page speed is the top priority
Features
Flywheel
- Staging sites
- Local development environment
- Nightly backups
- CDN powered by Fastly
- Free SSL per site
- Plugin security alerts
Rocket.net
- Enterprise CDN and WAF
- Free migrations
- Automated daily backups
- Uptime guarantee
- Malware protection
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
Rocket.net
- Free migrations and a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Enterprise CDN, WAF and malware protection included
- Third-party speed tests rank it among the fastest managed WordPress hosts
- Starting price of $25 per month is higher than shared WordPress hosting
- Independent reviews are mixed, with some criticizing hardware and company practices
- Agency tiers start at $100 per month
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
Rocket.net
ManagedStarts here
$25/month
25 sites
- Unmetered visitors, 50GB storage
- Free SSL, Enterprise CDN and WAF
- Automated daily backups with 30-day retention
Agency Tier 1
$100/month
10 sites
- $83/mo with yearly billing
- 50GB storage, 200GB bandwidth
- Agency toolkit included
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.
Rocket.net
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Flywheel vs Rocket.net questions
Is Flywheel better than Rocket.net?
On our comparison Flywheel comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Flywheel or Rocket.net?
Flywheel starts at $25/month and Rocket.net starts at $25/month.
Can I get Flywheel or Rocket.net cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Rocket.net was 70% off last year.
Both products
Rocket.net is a managed WordPress host built around its Enterprise EDGE hosting network.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $25/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Rocket.net