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Best Managed Hosting for Agencies

Our pick of the best Managed Hosting for Agencies, tested and ranked. See pricing, specs, what to look for and answers to common questions below.

Our top managed pick is SiteGround — caching, updates, backups and support handled for you, so your team can build client sites instead of running servers. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. See our full best hosting for agencies guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in managed hosting for agencies

The five things that make a managed plan worth it.

The best managed hosting for agencies, ranked

Chosen on support, updates, backups and collaboration.

1Best overallOur score 9.7

SiteGround handles caching, updates, backups and security across client sites, with collaborator tools and the best support team we tested, so little admin falls on your team.

  • Managed updates and daily backups
  • Collaborator and client roles
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Storage capped on entry plan
  • Renewal prices rise
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
2Fast managedOur score 9.4

A2 Hosting pairs managed features with Turbo speed and free migration, so an agency can move client sites and keep them quick.

  • Turbo speed and NVMe
  • Free managed migration
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • Top speed needs pricier plan
  • Dashboard feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
3Beginner-friendlyOur score 9.1

Bluehost offers managed plans with automatic updates and staging, a simple option for a small agency managing a few client sites.

  • Automatic updates and staging
  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • Free domain year one
  • Higher tiers get pricey
  • Frequent upsells
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
4Value managedOur score 9.0

DreamHost sells managed plans with automatic updates, daily backups and month-to-month billing, a flexible mid-price choice for agencies.

  • Automatic updates and backups
  • Month-to-month billing
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer collaboration tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
5Cheapest managedOur score 9.0

Hostinger includes managed extras like caching and backups on low-cost plans, the best pick for managed client sites on a tight budget.

  • Low price for managed features
  • LiteSpeed cache and NVMe
  • Free email and daily backups
  • No free migration
  • Support is chat only
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)

Managed hosting for agencies compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
SiteGround9.7$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting9.4$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Bluehost9.1$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost9.0$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Hostinger9.0$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day

Managed hosting for agencies FAQ

Is managed hosting worth it for an agency?
For most agencies, yes. Managed updates, backups and support cut downtime and free your team to build, which is usually worth the extra cost per site.
What does managed hosting include for agencies?
Managed hosting handles caching, updates, backups and security across client sites, and the best plans add collaborator roles and staging for your team.
How much does managed agency hosting cost?
Managed plans start around $2.95 to $3.95 a month per site on an intro term and rise at renewal. You pay more than basic shared hosting for the extras.
Can my team collaborate on client sites?
Yes. SiteGround offers collaborator and client roles, so staff can work on a site and clients can be handed access without sharing a single admin login.
Can I move client sites to a managed host?
Yes. SiteGround, A2 Hosting and Bluehost all offer migration, and A2 includes free managed migration to move client sites with little downtime.