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Best Managed Hosting for SaaS

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

Our top managed pick is SiteGround — managed cloud that handles updates, caching, backups and security, so a SaaS team ships the product 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 saas guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in managed SaaS hosting

The five things a managed SaaS plan needs.

The best managed hosting for SaaS, ranked

Chosen on management, support, backups and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.7

SiteGround manages the cloud stack, updates, caching, daily backups and security, with the best support team we tested, so a small SaaS team can focus on the app.

  • Fully managed cloud stack
  • Caching, backups and security
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Pricier than plain VPS
  • No unmanaged option
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
2Fast managedOur score 9.4

A2 Hosting pairs managed VPS and cloud with Turbo speed, NVMe and free migration, good for a SaaS app that wants speed plus a managed server.

  • Managed VPS and cloud
  • Turbo speed and NVMe
  • Free managed migration
  • Top speed needs a higher plan
  • Dashboard feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
3Best valueOur score 9.2

Hostinger offers managed extras on low-cost VPS and cloud plans, the cheapest way to get managed features for a small SaaS app.

  • Managed features for a low price
  • NVMe storage and caching
  • Weekly backups included
  • Fewer managed controls
  • Support is chat only
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
4Value managedOur score 9.0

DreamHost sells managed VPS and cloud plans with automatic updates, backups and a long money-back window, a solid mid-price managed choice.

  • Managed VPS and cloud
  • Automatic updates and backups
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • No phone support
  • Fewer one-click tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
5Guided managedOur score 8.8

Bluehost managed VPS plans add automatic updates and a guided dashboard, a simple managed step up for a small SaaS app.

  • Automatic updates
  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • Built-in CDN and caching
  • Fewer advanced controls
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)

Managed SaaS hosting 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
Hostinger9.2$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
DreamHost9.0$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Bluehost8.8$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day

Managed SaaS hosting FAQ

Is managed hosting worth it for a SaaS app?
For most small teams, yes. Managed updates, backups, security and support cut downtime and free developers to build the product, which is often worth the extra cost.
What does managed SaaS hosting include?
Managed hosting handles OS and stack updates, caching, backups and security for you, so your team spends less time on servers and more on the app.
Which host is best for managed SaaS?
SiteGround leads with a fully managed cloud stack and top support. A2 Hosting and DreamHost also offer strong managed VPS and cloud plans.
How much does managed SaaS hosting cost?
Managed VPS and cloud plans start higher than plain VPS, often from $15 to $50 a month and up, since you pay for the management, support and scaling.
Can I move my SaaS app to a managed host?
Yes. SiteGround, A2 Hosting, DreamHost and Bluehost all support migration, and A2 includes free managed migration to move your app with little downtime.