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Best Managed Hosting for Small Business

Managed hosting handles caching, updates, backups and security so you can run the business, not the server. Below we rank the best managed small business hosting on support, updates and value. See our full best hosting for small business guide or find cheap hosting.

Our top managed pick is SiteGround — caching, updates, backups and support handled for you, so you can run the business instead of the 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 small business guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in managed small business hosting

The five things that make a managed plan worth it.

The best managed small business hosting, ranked

Chosen on support, updates, backups and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.7

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 owner.

  • 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)
2Beginner-friendlyOur score 9.2

Bluehost offers managed plans with automatic updates, staging and guided setup, a simple option for a first business site.

  • 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)
3Fast managedOur score 9.3

A2 Hosting pairs managed features with Turbo speed and free migration, good for a business 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)
4Value managedOur score 8.9

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

  • Automatic updates and backups
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Strong privacy features
  • No phone support
  • Fewer store 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 features 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 small business hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
SiteGround9.7$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
Bluehost9.2$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting9.3$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
DreamHost8.9$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Hostinger9.0$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day

Managed small business hosting FAQ

Is managed hosting worth it for a small business?
For most owners, yes. Managed updates, backups and support reduce downtime and free up your time, which is often worth the small extra cost.
What does managed hosting include?
Managed hosting handles caching, updates, backups and security for you, so you spend less time on the server and more on the business.
How much does managed 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 site to a managed host?
Yes. SiteGround, A2 Hosting, Bluehost and DreamHost all offer migration, and A2 includes free managed migration to move your site with little downtime.
Do I still need to 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 first.