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Best Managed Hosting for Blogs

Our pick of the best Managed Hosting for Blogs, 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 you can write instead of maintain a server. 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 blogs guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in managed blog hosting

The five things that make a managed plan worth it.

The best managed blog hosting, ranked

Chosen on support, updates, backups and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.6

SiteGround handles caching, updates, daily backups and security, with the best support team we tested. Little admin is left to you, which suits a busy blogger.

  • Managed updates and daily backups
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Caching, staging and free CDN
  • Storage capped on entry plan
  • Renewal prices rise
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
2Fast managedOur score 9.3

A2 Hosting pairs managed features with Turbo speed and free migration, good for a blogger moving an existing site to a managed plan.

  • 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, staging and guided setup, a simple option for a first blog.

  • Automatic updates and staging
  • Free domain year one
  • Guided, simple dashboard
  • 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 a long money-back window, a solid mid-price choice for a blog.

  • Automatic updates and backups
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer premium tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
5Cheapest managedOur score 8.9

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

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

Managed blog hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
SiteGround9.6$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting9.3$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Bluehost9.1$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost9.0$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Hostinger8.9$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day

Managed blog hosting FAQ

Is managed hosting worth it for a blog?
For most bloggers, yes. Managed updates, backups and support cut downtime and free up your time to write, which is often worth the small extra cost.
What does managed blog hosting include?
Managed hosting handles caching, updates, backups and security for you, so you spend less time on the server and more time creating posts.
How much does managed blog hosting cost?
Managed plans start around $2.95 to $3.95 a month on an intro term and rise at renewal. You pay a little more than basic shared hosting for the extras.
Can I move my current blog to a managed host?
Yes. SiteGround, A2 Hosting, Bluehost and DreamHost all offer migration, and A2 includes free managed migration to move a blog with little downtime.
Do I still update plugins myself on a managed plan?
Most core and security updates are handled for you. You may still review major plugin updates, ideally on a staging copy of the blog first.