Comparison is based on aggregated benchmark data, published performance studies, and community feedback from TrustPilot, G2, and WebHostingTalk. See our methodology for full sourcing details.
| Feature | Liquid Web | Cloudways | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo VPS | $14/mo | Cloudways |
| Infrastructure | Self-owned data centres | AWS / GCloud / DO / Vultr / Linode | Cloudways |
| Avg. TTFB | 162ms | 178ms | Liquid Web |
| Uptime (30d) | 100% | 99.96% | Liquid Web |
| Support Response | 59 seconds | 4m 32s | Liquid Web |
| Affiliate Commission | Up to 200% | Up to $125 or hybrid | Liquid Web |
| Managed Dedicated | Yes | No | Liquid Web |
| Flexibility | Limited | High | Cloudways |
| Ideal For | Enterprise / high traffic | Agencies / developers | Draw |
| Self-service Scaling | Moderate | Excellent | Cloudways |
Liquid Web is the right answer when hosting is mission-critical. The 59-second support response, self-owned infrastructure, and 100% uptime track record make it the choice for businesses that cannot afford downtime under any circumstances.
Cloudways wins for flexibility and value. The ability to choose your underlying cloud provider, scale on demand, and manage unlimited apps from a clean dashboard makes it the better fit for most agencies and growing businesses.
Winner: Cloudways — for most use cases on price and flexibility, though Liquid Web is unmatched for enterprise dedicated server needs.