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Best Hosting for Web Design Agencies

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

Our top web design agency pick is SiteGround — staging, collaborator tools and client handover that fit how a design studio builds, reviews and ships client sites. 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 hosting for a web design agency

The five things a design studio needs from a host.

The best hosting for web design agencies, ranked

Chosen on staging, collaboration, speed and handover.

1Best overallOur score 9.6

SiteGround fits a design studio with one-click staging, collaborator roles and client handover, plus caching and strong support, so you build, review and ship cleanly.

  • Staging and collaborator roles
  • Client handover and billing transfer
  • Caching and 24/7 support
  • Higher price per site
  • Visit limits per plan
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
2Fast for buildersOur score 9.4

A2 Hosting Turbo speed, NVMe and free migration keep design-heavy client sites quick and make moving finished sites into the agency easy.

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

Bluehost offers staging, one-click WordPress and a guided dashboard, a simple option for a small studio building client sites.

  • Staging and one-click WordPress
  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • Free domain year one
  • Entry storage limits
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
4Best valueOur score 9.1

Hostinger hosts many client sites cheaply with LiteSpeed cache, NVMe and a clean panel, strong value for a lean design studio.

  • Low cost per client site
  • LiteSpeed cache and NVMe
  • Free SSL and daily backups
  • No free migration
  • Support is chat only
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
5Flexible optionOur score 8.9

DreamHost offers month-to-month billing, staging and strong privacy, handy for a studio that spins client sites up and down between projects.

  • Month-to-month billing
  • Staging and free SSL
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer collaboration tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)

Web design agency hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
SiteGround9.6$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
Hostinger9.1$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
DreamHost8.9$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day

Web design agency hosting FAQ

What hosting do web design agencies use?
Design studios favour hosts with staging, collaborator tools and easy handover. SiteGround leads here, with A2 Hosting a fast alternative for design-heavy client sites.
Why does staging matter for a design agency?
Staging lets you build and review a client site on a copy, get sign-off, then push it live. It fits a design and approval workflow and prevents live-site mistakes.
Can I hand a site over to the client?
Yes. SiteGround lets you transfer billing and access to a client when a project ends, so you can hand over a finished site without keeping it on your account.
How do I host many client sites?
Use a plan that allows multiple sites, or a reseller option, so you can host several client sites at once. SiteGround, A2 Hosting and Hostinger all suit this.
How much does hosting cost for a design agency?
Plans start near $0.80 to $3.95 a month per site on an intro term. Managed and reseller options cost more but add staging, collaboration and support.