Nova vs. Cloudways

Cloudways gives you cloud infrastructure flexibility. Nova gives you fully managed WordPress hosting with automatic scaling, built-in SEO tools, and enterprise security.

Why Businesses Choose Nova Over Cloudways

Nova Advantages

  • Automatic Kubernetes scaling vs. manual server resizing
  • Built-in SEO analytics and forecasting tools
  • Fully managed WordPress updates vs. semi-managed
  • Global CDN included vs. paid add-on
  • Enterprise security (WAF + DDoS) included vs. basic firewall
  • Purpose-built WordPress optimization

Cloudways Advantages

  • Choose your cloud provider (AWS, GCP, DO, Linode, Vultr)
  • Granular server configuration options
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing starting at $14/mo
  • Hosts non-WordPress applications too

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Infrastructure

FeatureNovaCloudways
Auto-ScalingAutomatic Kubernetes scalingManual server resize
WordPress OptimizationPurpose-built for WordPressGeneric cloud hosting
CDNGlobal CDN includedPaid add-on (Cloudflare Enterprise)
Server ManagementFully managedSemi-managed (you configure server)

Security

FeatureNovaCloudways
Web Application FirewallEnterprise WAF includedBasic firewall
SSL CertificatesFree (all sites)Free (Let's Encrypt)
DDoS ProtectionEnterprise-grade includedBasic protection
Malware ScanningDaily automatedBot protection add-on

SEO & Growth

FeatureNovaCloudways
SEO Analytics Dashboard
Keyword TrackingUp to unlimited
SEO Forecasting
90-Day Growth Plans

Support & Management

FeatureNovaCloudways
WordPress UpdatesFully managedSemi-managed (SafeUpdates add-on)
BackupsDaily (hourly on higher plans)On-demand (manual or scheduled)
Staging Environments
Free Migration

Choose Nova If:

  • You want hands-off WordPress management
  • You need built-in SEO tools
  • You prefer automatic scaling over manual server resizing
  • You want enterprise security included

Stay with Cloudways If:

  • You need to choose your own cloud provider
  • You host non-WordPress applications too
  • You want granular server configuration
  • You prefer pay-as-you-go pricing

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