About Kinsta
Overview Kinsta is a managed WordPress hosting platform built on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure. It serves agencies, businesses, and site owners who need enterprise-grade performance, security, and support without managing server complexity. Unlike traditional shared hosting or unmanaged VPS solutions, Kinsta provides isolated container technology for each site, automatic scaling, and 24/7 support from WordPress experts. The platform is trusted by over 230,000 businesses worldwide and is rated the #1 WordPress Hosting Provider on G2. Key Benefits Isolated container technology guarantees each site's security and performance without interference from other accounts. Google Cloud Platform infrastructure with 28 data centers, CDN, and edge caching delivers fast page loads globally. 24/7 expert support from WordPress professionals with fast response times via live chat. Enterprise-grade security includes a fully managed WAF, DDoS protection, and free malware removal. Up to 99.99% uptime SLA backed by a private network and two enterprise firewalls. Unlimited free site migrations from any previous host. How It Works You sign up and select a plan based on the number of WordPress installs, bandwidth, and visits you need. Kinsta migrates your existing sites for free, then you manage everything from the MyKinsta dashboard — where you monitor performance, configure CDN and edge caching, manage users with role-based permissions, and access the built-in APM tool. The platform handles server maintenance, security patching, and performance optimization automatically. Use Cases Agencies managing multiple client sites use the Agency plan with unbranded admin, account management, and up to $10,000 in hosting credits. Ecommerce store owners run WooCommerce on plans recommended for membership and high-traffic sites with dedicated server add-ons. Enterprise teams with mission-critical sites use bespoke hosting packages with dedicated servers, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, and up to 99.99% SLA. Small business owners and bloggers run single high-resource sites on the Business plans with automatic scaling and 24/7 support. Educational institutions and non-profits use Kinsta's specialized solutions for their specific compliance and budget needs. Why Choose This Product Kinsta is best suited for agencies, ecommerce stores, and businesses that need reliable, high-performance WordPress hosting with expert support. The platform explicitly targets users who have outgrown shared hosting or unmanaged VPS solutions. Enterprise plans include SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, while smaller sites can start with a free first month on Business plans.
Kinsta Pros & Cons
- Isolated container technology for each site
- 24/7 expert WordPress support via live chat
- Google Cloud Platform infrastructure with 28 data centers
- Free unlimited site migrations from any host
- First month free on Business plans
- No free tier — paid plans only
- Add-ons like Redis caching cost extra ($100/site/month)
- Disk space is limited on lower-tier plans (10GB on entry plan)
Key Features
Isolated Containers
Each site runs in its own isolated container to guarantee security and prevent other accounts from affecting performance.
Managed WAF & DDoS
A fully managed web application firewall with DDoS protection is included across all plans.
CDN & Edge Caching
Cloudflare-powered CDN with edge caching delivers fast global content delivery included in all plans.
Built-in APM Tool
An application performance monitoring tool is built into the MyKinsta dashboard for diagnosing site performance issues.
Automatic Plugin Updates
Kinsta Automatic Updates runs available plugin and theme updates and checks results using visual regression testing.
SAML SSO
SAML single sign-on with just-in-time provisioning is available for team access management.
MyKinsta Dashboard
A custom dashboard for managing WordPress sites, monitoring performance, configuring CDN, and managing user permissions.
APM Tool
A built-in application performance monitoring tool helps identify slow queries and performance bottlenecks.
Cloudflare Integration
Native Cloudflare integration provides CDN, DDoS protection, and edge caching directly from the MyKinsta dashboard.
External Backups
Sites can be backed up to AWS or Google Cloud Storage on weekly or monthly schedules for an additional fee.
Kinsta Pricing
View full pricing →- 1 WordPress install
- 20GB server bandwidth
- 125GB CDN bandwidth
- 10GB storage
- 14 days backup retention
- Unlimited free migrations
- 2 WordPress installs
- 40GB server bandwidth
- 250GB CDN bandwidth
- 20GB storage
- 14 days backup retention
- Unlimited free migrations
- 5 WordPress installs
- 65GB server bandwidth
- 500GB CDN bandwidth
- 30GB storage
- Recommended for ecommerce/membership sites
- 10 WordPress installs
- 125GB server bandwidth
- 750GB CDN bandwidth
- 40GB storage
- Recommended for ecommerce/membership sites
- 20 WordPress installs
- 250GB server bandwidth
- 1,000GB CDN bandwidth
- 50GB storage
- Recommended for ecommerce/membership sites
- 40 WordPress installs
- 500GB server bandwidth
- 1,500GB CDN bandwidth
- 60GB storage
- Recommended for ecommerce/membership sites
| Feature | Single 20GB $30/mo | WP 2 $59/mo | WP 5 $96/mo | WP 10 $188/mo | WP 20 $284/mo | WP 40 $375/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 WordPress install | ||||||
| 20GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 125GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 10GB storage | ||||||
| 14 days backup retention | ||||||
| Unlimited free migrations | ||||||
| 2 WordPress installs | ||||||
| 40GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 250GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 20GB storage | ||||||
| 5 WordPress installs | ||||||
| 65GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 500GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 30GB storage | ||||||
| Recommended for ecommerce/membership sites | ||||||
| 10 WordPress installs | ||||||
| 125GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 750GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 40GB storage | ||||||
| 20 WordPress installs | ||||||
| 250GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 1,000GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 50GB storage | ||||||
| 40 WordPress installs | ||||||
| 500GB server bandwidth | ||||||
| 1,500GB CDN bandwidth | ||||||
| 60GB storage |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Kinsta
Is Kinsta free?
Kinsta is a paid product. See the pricing section for current plans and starting prices.
How much does Kinsta cost?
Kinsta offers the following plans: Single 20GB, WP 2, WP 5, WP 10, WP 20, WP 40. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.
What platforms does Kinsta support?
Kinsta is available on: Web.

