Nova vs. Kinsta

Both offer premium managed WordPress hosting on Google Cloud. Here's how we compare.

Key Differences

Nova Advantages

  • Superior auto-scaling with Kubernetes
  • 90-Day SEO Growth Plans with analytics dashboard
  • Container-based infrastructure for better isolation
  • Auto-scaling on all plans (not just Business+)

Kinsta Advantages

  • Established reputation (since 2013)
  • More data center options
  • Custom dashboard (MyKinsta)

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Infrastructure

FeatureNovaKinsta
Auto-ScalingKubernetes auto-scaling (all plans)Auto-scaling on Business+ plans
Traffic Spike HandlingAutomatic resource scalingMay require plan upgrade
InfrastructureKubernetes containersGoogle Cloud Platform VMs
CDNGlobal CDN includedCloudflare Enterprise (higher plans)
BackupsDaily (hourly on higher plans)Daily automated

Security

FeatureNovaKinsta
Web Application Firewall
SSL Certificates
Malware ScanningDaily automatedAvailable
DDoS Protection

SEO & Growth

FeatureNovaKinsta
90-Day SEO Growth Plans
SEO AnalyticsRankings, traffic & Core Web Vitals
Keyword TrackingUp to unlimited
Content StrategyOptional add-on

Support & Management

FeatureNovaKinsta
24/7 Support
Site MigrationFree (annual plans)Free (varies by plan)
WordPress UpdatesFully managedFully managed
Staging Environments

Which One Is Right for You?

Choose Nova If:

  • You need true auto-scaling for unpredictable traffic
  • You want integrated SEO growth planning
  • You prefer modern container infrastructure
  • You want auto-scaling included on every plan

Choose Kinsta If:

  • You need specific Google Cloud data center locations
  • You prefer their custom MyKinsta dashboard
  • You value brand recognition in the WordPress space

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