Running a web agency means you have to be:
- Managing multiple client sites
- Handling billing concerns at all hours
- Explaining to clients why low-cost hosting plans aren’t suitable for their e-commerce stores
The hosting provider you pick is the backbone of your operations. If you choose the wrong one, you might spend more time fixing problems than building websites.
This guide covers eight hosting providers that work well for agencies in 2026. Each one has its own strengths, pricing, and tools for managing client accounts. GreenGeeks is the top pick, but the others may better fit specific needs or budgets.
1. GreenGeeks
We combine fast performance with agency-friendly pricing and tools that make client management straightforward. Here’s what recent independent testing found:
- Average load time: 1.29 seconds
- TTFB: 395ms
- Response time: 26ms
- Uptime: 99.96% (with some monitoring periods hitting 99.992% over 30 days)
Our technical setup includes:
- LiteSpeed web servers with LSCache
- NVMe SSD storage
- Data centers in the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific
- MariaDB, HTTP/2, PHP 8
- Free CDN
Pricing for Agencies
Our reseller hosting plans are designed for agencies:
- RH-25: $19.95/month (annual payment), 60 GB SSD storage, 600 GB bandwidth, up to 25 cPanel accounts
- RH-80: $34.95/month, 160 GB SSD storage, 1.6 TB data transfer, 80 cPanel accounts
All reseller plans include:
- White-label branding
- Free CDN integration
- Daily backups
- Up to 30 complimentary cPanel migrations
- Full WHM access for managing client accounts
- No GreenGeeks branding is visible to your clients
Why It Works for Agencies
We can handle traffic spikes smoothly. Tests showed steady performance from 1 to 50,000 visitors. Our security features include:
- Free SSL certificates
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
We provide migration support to save you time during client onboarding.
If your agency needs WordPress or WooCommerce hosting for specific projects, our plans start at:
- Lite: $2.95/month
- Pro: $4.95/month
- Premium: $8.95/month
VPS options range from $39.95 to $109.95 per month. Dedicated servers start at $169/month for high-demand requirements.
2. Kinsta
Kinsta runs on Google Cloud infrastructure using compute-optimized C2 and C3D virtual machines. Each site has its own isolated container with dedicated resources, preventing one client’s traffic spike from affecting another client’s performance.
Over 120,000 businesses use Kinsta. The platform offers 35+ data centers and 300+ CDN PoPs. An SLA backs a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Customers report up to 200% faster page loads after migrating to the platform.
Pricing Structure
The Starter plan costs $35 per month for one WordPress site with up to 25,000 monthly visits. Agency and Enterprise plans start at $340 per month and scale up to $1,650+ for sites with millions of visits.
Free migration is included for all sites, regardless of complexity. The MyKinsta dashboard provides tools built for managing multiple client sites. The Agency Partner Program supports agencies that want to focus on development, while Kinsta handles infrastructure.
Considerations
Kinsta’s pricing is in the premium range. If your agency has many small client sites, per-site costs can add up quickly. But for clients with high traffic or bigger needs, the strong infrastructure is worth it.
3. Cloudways
Cloudways works as a managed layer on top of cloud providers. You can deploy on DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS, or Google Cloud. The platform hosts more than 570,000 websites across 100,000+ customers.
Pricing Options
DigitalOcean plans start at $11 monthly. Vultr and Linode begin at $14 per month. AWS starts at $20.56 per month, and Google Cloud at $37.45 per month. The Large plan at $88 per month is ideal for agencies managing multiple sites and supporting team collaboration.
One feature that helps agencies is hourly billing. DigitalOcean’s entry plan comes to $0.0139 per hour. This allows you to spin up staging environments or temporary client sites without committing to monthly fees.
Cloudflare Enterprise CDN integration can improve page load times by up to 70%. The platform advertises 99.99% uptime. A 3-day free trial lets you test things before committing.
Trade-offs
Cloudways needs more technical know-how than fully managed hosts like Kinsta. You’ll handle some server setup, but the interface makes most tasks easier. This flexibility is good for agencies that want more control.
4. SiteGround
SiteGround powers over 2 million websites with more than 500 full-time team members. The infrastructure runs on Google Cloud.
Pricing Breakdown
The Startup plan costs $17.99 per month for 10 GB of storage and one website. GrowBig costs $29.99 and includes 20 GB of storage and expanded backup options. GoGeek costs $44.99 and includes 40 GB of storage and Git integration.
For agencies, the Cloud Reseller packages start at $100 per month. The Super Power cloud plan costs $400 per month and includes 16 vCPU cores, 20 GB of memory, 160 GB of SSD storage, and 5 TB of data transfer.
Reseller Features
SiteGround has retired standalone reseller plans; cloud plans now serve this purpose. Reseller tools include white-label Site Tools, collaborator access, granular client permissions, custom hosting packages, and priority support.
SiteGround costs more than GreenGeeks for agencies with many small or medium-sized sites. The tools are solid, but the pricing is geared toward agencies with larger budgets.
5. Hostinger
Hostinger offers budget-friendly pricing starting at $2.49 per month. Testing showed a fully loaded time of 0.8 seconds, which outperforms most budget hosts, which average 2-3 seconds.
LiteSpeed servers have been standard across shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting since 2017, with no additional charge. VPS LiteSpeed plans scale to 8 CPU cores, 32 GB memory, and 400 GB NVMe SSD storage.
Best Uses for Agencies
Business and Cloud hosting plans are better suited to agency clients than the base shared plans. These tiers include daily backups, improved security, and better traffic handling. E-commerce stores and traffic-heavy business sites perform well on these plans.
Hostinger is a good choice for agencies with budget-focused clients or those needing cheap staging sites. It performs better than expected for the price, but has fewer features than platforms built for agencies.
6. WP Engine
WP Engine specializes in managed WordPress hosting with plans starting at $25 per month. The Scale plan costs $242 per month and supports up to 30 websites, 400,000 monthly visits, and 50 GB local storage.
Agency Partner Program
More than 11,000 agencies are part of the Agency Partner Program. Members receive up to four months free on shared plans and up to two months free on dedicated plans. Referral commissions reach $150 for new shared hosting referrals, with 8-12% recurring commissions on dedicated plans.
The program includes Advanced Custom Fields, a local development environment, and WP Migrate Pro. 24/7/365 support is available, and the Smart Plugin Manager supports ongoing site maintenance.
Considerations
WP Engine is pricier than general hosts, but its WordPress optimization and agency tools are valuable for agencies focused on WordPress. The partner program’s commissions can help cover hosting costs if you frequently refer clients.
7. Liquid Web
Liquid Web serves over 10,000 agencies with 500+ on-site hosting professionals supporting 500,000+ customers across 150+ countries.
Pricing Tiers
Cloud VPS starts at $5 per month. Managed VPS pricing starts at $60 per month, with 4-8 vCPU cores, 100-200 GB of storage, and 10 TB of bandwidth. Dedicated servers start at $149.25 per month.
Managed WordPress plans are offered across four tiers. Personal costs $29 per month for one site; Freelance is $69 per month for up to four sites; Professional is $99 per month for up to 10 sites; and Business is $149 per month for up to 25 sites.
Target Audience
Liquid Web doesn’t have shared hosting. It’s aimed at agencies and professionals who need managed cloud VPS or dedicated servers. You get 24/7 support. This is a good fit for agencies with clients who need more resources than shared hosting can offer.
8. Bluehost
Bluehost WordPress hosting starts at $2.95 per month and includes a free domain registration for the first year, free SSL, and one-click WordPress installation. WordPress has recommended Bluehost since 2005.
Plan Options
Higher tiers include staging environments, seamless WordPress migration, and enhanced security. The Pro plan targets high-traffic websites, agencies, developers, and business sites that need greater speed and control.
The Enhanced VPS plan costs $121.88 monthly on a three-year contract or $211.99 month-to-month. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies to web hosting plans.
Best Uses
Bluehost works well for agencies serving small business clients with modest budgets and traffic. Brand recognition and a WordPress recommendation help when explaining hosting options to non-technical clients. The infrastructure handles standard business sites without issues.
Making the Right Choice for Your Agency
The right hosting provider for your agency depends on your clients, budget, and technical needs. We offer a potent mix of performance, agency tools, pricing, and white-label features. Our reseller plans provide growing agencies with ample resources at a lower cost than premium platforms.
Kinsta and WP Engine are best for agencies focused on WordPress and clients with bigger budgets. Cloudways is well-suited for agencies seeking flexible infrastructure. SiteGround and Liquid Web are well-suited for agencies serving demanding enterprise clients.
Hostinger and Bluehost are budget-friendly options for agencies serving cost-conscious small-business clients. They have some limits compared to the others, but they’re reliable for the price.
The hosting provider you choose impacts client satisfaction, your support workload, and your profits. It’s safest to test a provider before moving client sites. Most platforms offer trials or money-back guarantees, so you can check if they meet your needs.
