The Best Cloud Web Hosting of 2022

Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting solution that delivers around-the-clock monitoring, automated backups, and regular security fixes. Customers can choose from five cloud providers, including AWS and Google Cloud.

Cloudways offers 24/7 live chat and ticketing support as part of its packages along with alerts for operational aspects, such as performance and security. Businesses needing quicker response times, dedicated support, or deeper technical skills can also upgrade to an Advanced or Premium support plan.

SiteGround has more than 15 years of experience delivering web hosting solutions. It offers web and reseller hosting services, as well as products created specifically for WooCommerce and WordPress.

The company’s managed cloud hosting platform is designed for customers whose sites are no longer well-served by shared hosting. It’s built on Google’s cloud infrastructure and includes daily backups as well as free SSL certificates for every domain on a cloud plan.

Launched in 2002, HostGator was acquired by Endurance International Group in 2012. The company’s platform has shared, reseller, and VPS web hosting options.

Its cloud hosting product comes with a dashboard that displays insights on usage trends, uptime, and global reach. Features include a free SSL certificate and a free domain for one year. There are three plans starting with the Hatchling Cloud, which offers 2 CPU cores and 2 GB of RAM.

With customers numbering in the millions, Hostinger’s products can be found in more than 170 countries. The company was founded in 2004, and the Hostinger brand launched in 2011. The company has a suite of solutions, including cPanel and CyberPanel hosting options.

Hostinger’s cloud hosting platform comes in three configurations, all of which offer email, an SSL certificate, a free domain (one year only), and a content delivery network free of charge. Chat support is available 24/7, and a knowledge base, blog, and tutorials can be found online.

DreamHost believes people should have the final say when it comes to how their data is going to be used. Its software is open-source, and the company supplies its customers with a control panel that makes managing their websites an easy process.

The company offers three cloud hosting plans, each of which includes 100 GB of block storage. While online resources are provided, additional support can be accessed 24/7 through the DreamHost Help Bot or via live chat from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST.

InMotion has clients in more than 175 countries, and its U.S.-based team provides customer support 24/7. Online resources are also available and include product guides, a community forum, and tutorials.

The company’s cloud VPS platform is a self-managed solution that gives advanced users greater control and access over their setup. Interested businesses can enjoy a 90-day free trial — the longest offered by any of the providers on this list — and have eight plans to choose from.

A2 Hosting is a private company founded in 2001. Its platform offers a number of hosting services, including dedicated and reseller options.

The firm’s contender in this category is its cloud VPS product. There are three standard VPS plans available, each leveraging A2 Hosting’s Turbo Servers, which can provide up to 20 times faster page loads. RAM and storage range from 1 GB to 4 GB, while bandwidth is unlimited. Customer support is available via 24/7 live chat, phone, or ticketing.

Founded in 1995, Kamatera delivers cloud infrastructure products as well as managed services. All of its solutions are backed by 24/7 technical support via phone or ticketing system.

Kamatera Express offers clients a quick and easy way to spin up servers. Businesses can choose from three packages, each with 1 CPU core, 1,024 MB of RAM, 20 GB of SSD storage, and 5 TB of bandwidth, differentiated by increasing processor speeds. They can also opt for a customized setup. Other available components include load balancers, firewalls, and scalable storage.

The roots of 1&1 IONOS go back to 1988. The firm specializes in providing web hosting and cloud services to small and medium-sized businesses.

The company’s Cloud Server solution gives customers greater flexibility and control over their infrastructure — users can easily adjust resources as they need them, whether to increase storage capacity or balance traffic volumes. There are 10 plans to choose from, each containing a unique combination of CPU power, RAM, and storage.

Launched in 2007, ScalaHosting provides web hosting solutions and technology. The company offers 24/7 assistance to all customers, touting average response times of 30 seconds for live chat and 15 minutes for support tickets.

Its web hosting solution provides unlimited emails, MySQL databases, and bandwidth. Free SSL certificates are provided for all websites hosted by ScalaHosting, and a domain is included free of charge for the first year.