Cloudways Flexible vs Autonomous

At a glance

Choose Flexible when control matters

Flexible makes sense when you want to choose server resources, host several applications on a server, work outside WordPress, or retain more control over infrastructure decisions. Agencies and developers may also value the ability to organize multiple projects under one management layer.

Choose Autonomous when traffic is the problem

Autonomous is designed around applications that can experience changing demand. Cloudways positions it for dynamic WordPress, ecommerce and LMS workloads where additional capacity may be required without manual resizing.

Cost follows the architecture

Do not assume the cheaper-looking starting number will produce the lower real bill. Flexible costs are tied closely to selected server resources and related services; Autonomous uses application plans and can meter additional usage. See our pricing explainer.

Decision rule

Pick Flexible when infrastructure flexibility is a feature. Pick Autonomous when infrastructure decisions are something you want the platform to absorb.