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Best Cloud Hosting for Agencies

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

Our top cloud pick is A2 Hosting — fast, scalable cloud servers with NVMe and Turbo speed, so an agency can grow client sites without hitting shared limits. 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 cloud hosting for agencies

The five things an agency needs from the cloud.

The best cloud hosting for agencies, ranked

Chosen on scaling, resources, management and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.5

A2 Hosting cloud plans use NVMe storage and Turbo speed, with managed and unmanaged options and root access, so an agency gets power without extra admin.

  • Managed and unmanaged cloud
  • NVMe storage and Turbo speed
  • Free migration and root access
  • Top tiers get pricey
  • Dashboard feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
2Best valueOur score 9.3

Hostinger cloud plans give generous CPU, RAM and NVMe storage for the price, with a clean panel that suits a lean agency team.

  • Generous resources for the price
  • NVMe storage and clean panel
  • Daily backups included
  • Mostly self-managed
  • Fewer data centres
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
3Fully managedOur score 9.4

SiteGround cloud plans scale CPU and memory on demand with full management, collaborator tools and strong support, ideal for a busy agency.

  • Fully managed cloud plans
  • Scale resources on demand
  • Collaborator roles and 24/7 support
  • Pricier than plain cloud
  • No unmanaged option
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
4Guided optionOur score 9.0

Bluehost cloud and VPS plans add more resources with a guided dashboard, a gentle step up for an agency outgrowing shared hosting.

  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • More resources than shared
  • Built-in CDN and caching
  • Fewer advanced controls
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
5Scalable cloudOur score 8.8

DreamHost cloud plans offer scalable resources, unlimited sites and month-to-month billing, a flexible value option for a growing agency.

  • Scalable resources and unlimited sites
  • Month-to-month billing
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer one-click tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)

Cloud hosting for agencies compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
A2 Hosting9.5$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Hostinger9.3$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
SiteGround9.4$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
Bluehost9.0$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost8.8$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day

Cloud hosting for agencies FAQ

Does an agency need cloud hosting?
Not at first. Shared hosting suits smaller client sites. Move to the cloud when sites outgrow shared resources, need to scale, or slow during busy client launches.
What is the difference between cloud and VPS?
A VPS gives fixed dedicated resources, while cloud hosting spreads sites across servers and scales resources on demand, which suits agencies with spiky client traffic.
Should an agency choose managed or unmanaged cloud?
Choose managed if you want the host to handle updates and security, which suits most agencies. Unmanaged costs less but needs technical skills to run.
How much does cloud hosting cost for an agency?
Cloud plans start around $5 to $30 a month per project depending on resources and management. Scalable plans can cost more during busy periods.
Can I scale a client site up during a campaign?
Yes. A2 Hosting, Hostinger and SiteGround all let you scale cloud resources, so a client site can handle a campaign spike and scale back down afterwards.