Cloudways Pricing Explained
Cloudways does not have one universal pricing model. Flexible and Autonomous charge around different resource models, so compare the bill you are likely to generate—not only the headline plan.
Updated September 9, 2026
Flexible pricing
Cloudways Flexible is currently presented as pay-as-you-use managed cloud hosting. Price varies with the infrastructure and server resources selected. Cloudways also states that offsite backup storage can carry a per-GB charge, so backup volume is one item to include when estimating total cost.
Autonomous pricing
Cloudways updated Autonomous pricing in 2026 to an hourly, per-application model for newer signups. Baseline plan resources are combined with usage-related items such as autoscaling, bandwidth or storage when applicable. This can be attractive for variable workloads, but it means buyers should understand how their traffic pattern translates into usage.
What to compare before buying
| Cost area | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Base resources | What CPU, memory, storage and application allowances are included? |
| Scaling | Is extra capacity manual, plan-based or automatically metered? |
| Backups | Is storage or retention billed separately? |
| Bandwidth/CDN | What is included and what can create overage? |
| Support/add-ons | Do you need paid support tiers or optional services? |
Avoid stale coupon math
Cloud hosting promotions change frequently. This guide deliberately does not freeze a temporary discount into an evergreen cost comparison. Use Cloudways' current checkout and pricing page as the source of truth on the day you purchase.
Which product should you price?
If you want server/provider choice or host multiple app types, start with Flexible. If you want WordPress/WooCommerce autoscaling with less operational involvement, start with Autonomous. Our side-by-side guide explains the product difference.
See whether Cloudways fits your workload
Compare the current Cloudways plans, included features and billing details directly before making a hosting decision.
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