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Kinsta vs ScalaHosting

ScalaHosting wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureKinstaScalaHosting
Our score8.7/108.8/10 (better)
Starts at$30/month$22.46/month (better)
Free versionNoNo
Refund window30 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorKinstaScalaHosting
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Kinsta if…

  • Business sites that need managed WordPress hosting
  • Agencies hosting client sites
Kinsta reviewVisit Kinsta (opens in a new tab)

Choose ScalaHosting if…

  • Agencies managing client WordPress sites
  • Growing businesses that need cloud hosting
  • You want the lower starting price
ScalaHosting reviewVisit ScalaHosting (opens in a new tab)

Features

Kinsta

  • Free migrations
  • Expert support
  • Automatic backups
  • CDN and advanced caching
  • Staging environments
  • Automatic updates with visual testing
  • DDoS protection and SSL

ScalaHosting

  • Free WordPress migration
  • NVMe SSD storage
  • Daily backups
  • WP staging and cloning
  • Malware protection
  • Free CDN and SSL

Pros and cons

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

ScalaHosting

  • Free WordPress migration
  • Staging, cloning and dedicated IP included
  • Trustpilot rating of 5 stars from over 2,000 reviews
  • Renewal price is more than double the intro price
  • Money-back guarantee length is not stated on the page

Pricing plans

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

ScalaHosting

  • Build #1Starts here

    $22.46/month

    • Renews at 54.95 per month
    • Free WordPress migration
    • Dedicated IP

  • Build #2

    $33.71/month

    • Renews at 96.95 per month
    • Free WordPress migration
    • Dedicated IP

  • Build #3

    $52.46/month

    • Renews at 170.95 per month
    • Free WordPress migration
    • Dedicated IP

Kinsta vs ScalaHosting questions

Is Kinsta better than ScalaHosting?

On our comparison ScalaHosting comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Kinsta or ScalaHosting?

Kinsta starts at $30/month and ScalaHosting starts at $22.46/month.

Can I get Kinsta or ScalaHosting cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Kinsta

8.7/10

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

ScalaHosting

8.8/10

ScalaHosting runs WordPress hosting on cloud infrastructure, with free migration, NVMe SSD storage and staging included.

Free version
No
Price
From $22.46/month
Category
Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ScalaHosting

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