Research method: We checked the provider’s official pricing, help, security, backup and migration materials on July 16, 2026. Pricing, promotions, renewal rates, limits and regional availability can change; verify the checkout terms before purchasing.
Scope: This review organizes official information for purchase decisions. We did not run a reproducible speed benchmark or long-term support test, so we do not independently rank performance, uptime or support quality.
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Conclusion: specialist managed WordPress operations, requiring planned bandwidth, visits, overages and retention
Kinsta
Kinsta is a managed cloud platform dedicated to WordPress. At the time checked, Single 20GB is $35 monthly or $350 annually and lists one WordPress install, 20GB server bandwidth, 10GB storage, 125GB CDN and 14 days of backup retention. It costs more than shared hosting, so verify the value of the included operations and limits.
- Service type
- Managed WordPress
- Single 20GB
- $35 monthly / $350 annual
- Backup retention
- 14 days
- Free migrations
- Listed as unlimited
Advantages confirmed from official information
- Managed WAF and DDoS protection are listed across plans
- 24/7 expert support and free malware removal
- Free migrations, CDN/edge caching and APM are included
- Daily, manual, system-generated and downloadable backups
Constraints to verify before buying
- WordPress-only and more expensive than general shared hosting
- Bandwidth or visit metering and overage charges apply
- Standard backup retention varies by plan
- Hourly and external backups are paid add-ons
Plans and official terms
| Plan | Price and billing checked | Main scope | Before purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single 20GB | $35 monthly; $350 annual (about $30/mo equivalent); first month free stated for eligible new customers | 1 WordPress, 20GB server bandwidth, 10GB storage, 125GB CDN, 14-day retention | Tax excluded, bandwidth/visit billing choice and overages |
| WP 2 bandwidth | $70 monthly; $700 annual (about $59/mo equivalent); first month free stated for eligible new customers | 2 WordPress installs, 40GB server bandwidth, 20GB storage, 250GB CDN, 14-day retention | Combined usage and overage across sites |
| Backup add-ons | Every six hours: $20/site/mo; hourly: $100/site/mo | Extra restore points for frequently changing commerce or membership sites | Difference from standard daily retention and monthly cost |
Prices reflect the official USD page checked on the date above. Taxes, exchange rates, promotions, region and billing cycle can change; checkout terms control.
Main features confirmed in official materials
WordPress operations
- MyKinsta
- Staging
- Kinsta APM
- REST API
Security
- Managed WAF
- Cloudflare Enterprise DDoS protection
- Free malware removal
- Plugin vulnerability monitoring is listed
Migration & support
- Unlimited free migrations are listed
- 24/7/365 support
- Multiple support languages are listed
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Teams & delivery
- Unlimited users and access controls
- SAML SSO and JIT
- CDN and edge caching
- Multiple data-center locations
Separate daily, manual, downloadable, external and hourly backups
Standard backups
Daily backups are included, and up to five manual backups can be created. The checked Single 20GB class lists 14 days of retention.
Portability and higher frequency
A downloadable backup can be generated once per week and must be downloaded within 48 hours. External S3/Google Cloud and hourly/six-hour backups are paid add-ons.
Who may be a fit—and who should compare alternatives
May be a fit
- You want specialist WordPress maintenance, security and incident operations
- You need staging, APM, CDN and WAF included
- You need granular access for multiple staff
- You value managed migration and expert support
Compare alternatives when
- You need non-WordPress applications and email in the same plan
- You want the lowest-cost shared hosting
- You want to avoid bandwidth/visit metering and overages
- You require hourly backups without add-on cost
Pre-purchase checklist
- 1. Choose bandwidth or visit-based billing
- 2. Check monthly, annual and first-month-free eligibility
- 3. Estimate sites, storage, CDN and retention
- 4. Review overage fees and usage alerts
- 5. Decide whether external or hourly backups are required
Frequently asked questions
Is Kinsta free to use?
There is no permanent free plan. At the time checked, eligible plans for new customers include a first month free, followed by paid billing; a 30-day money-back guarantee is also stated.
What is included in Single 20GB?
It lists one WordPress install, 20GB server bandwidth, 10GB storage, 125GB CDN bandwidth, unlimited free migrations and 14 days of backup retention.
Can I download a backup to my computer?
Kinsta documentation states that a downloadable backup can be generated once per week and must be downloaded within 48 hours after creation.
Official sources checked
- Kinsta — WordPress Hosting PricingSingle 20GB, WP 2, bandwidth, storage, annual billing, free-month and overages
- Kinsta — WordPress BackupsDaily, manual, downloadable, external and hourly backups
- Kinsta — Managed WordPress securityWAF, DDoS, malware removal and security features