Server management
We install, patch and monitor the server software, so you never touch the command line unless you want to.
Managed cloud hosting
Managed cloud hosting on Hostwoody Cloud, AWS or Google
Dedicated CPU, memory and storage for busy, business-critical websites — without having to set up or maintain a server yourself. Choose your cloud provider, and we manage the rest.
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
- Unlimited websites per server
- Free migrations
Keeping it simple
Getting started takes three steps
If you’ve tried setting up hosting directly on a big cloud provider, this will feel refreshingly simple.
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Choose your server size
Pick the CPU, memory and storage your sites need. We can recommend a size from your current traffic and stack.
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Choose your cloud
Run on Hostwoody Cloud, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform, in the region closest to your customers.
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Migrate your sites for free
Our migration tool brings websites, databases and email across automatically, with no downtime.
Fully managed
What’s included with every managed cloud server
Ecommerce optimised
Redis object caching, Elasticsearch, optimised PHP-FPM and OPcache come pre-configured for WooCommerce and Magento.
No cap on PHP workers
Handle busy periods without artificial PHP worker limits slowing your checkout.
Unlimited websites
Host as many sites as your server resources allow, each with its own package and settings.
Free daily backups
Automated daily backups with on-demand snapshots and one-click restores.
Email kept separate
Unlimited 10 GB mailboxes run on a separate mail platform, so email never uses your server’s resources.
Security as standard
PCI-compliant hosting with a web application firewall, DDoS protection, malware scanning and 2FA.
Developer tools
SSH and SFTP, Git version control, multiple PHP versions, cron jobs and full DNS control.
Choosing a provider
Hostwoody Cloud, AWS or Google Cloud?
| Hostwoody Cloud | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud | |
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| Best for | Best value, predictable costs | Businesses already using AWS | Businesses already using Google Cloud |
| Bandwidth | Generous allowance included | Pay as you go | Pay as you go |
| Locations | London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Singapore | Choice of AWS availability zones | Choice of Google Cloud zones |
| Management | Fully managed by us | Fully managed by us | Fully managed by us |
| Control panel | Our control panel | Our control panel | Our control panel |
All managed cloud servers run a managed Linux stack; other operating systems aren’t available. For a custom OS, choose a self-managed VPS.
Shared or cloud?
When is it time to move up from shared hosting?
For small businesses and personal projects, our autoscaling shared hosting is more than capable and the best value. Managed cloud hosting makes sense when your site is consistently busy, you host several high-traffic sites, or you need guaranteed resources and services like Redis and Elasticsearch.
- Growing WooCommerce or Magento stores
- Digital agencies hosting many client sites
- Publishers who see sudden traffic spikes
- Sites that need a 99.99% uptime guarantee
99.99%Uptime guarantee
24/7Infrastructure monitoring
0PHP worker caps
FreeMigrations
A cloud server whose CPU, memory and storage are dedicated to your websites. Unlike a self-managed VPS, we handle the setup and maintenance, and you manage your sites from a simple control panel.
Shared hosting suits most small business and personal sites. Choose managed cloud hosting if your site is very busy, you host several busy sites, or you need dedicated resources.
Hostwoody Cloud is usually the best value because a generous bandwidth allowance is included. If you already use AWS or Google Cloud, you may prefer to stay on that provider while we manage the hosting. Get in touch for an honest recommendation.
No. Managed cloud hosting is excluded from the 30-day money-back guarantee, so we’re happy to talk through sizing before you order.
Let’s size it together
Build a server in the Client Area, or send us your traffic, stack and preferred provider for a no-obligation quote.