If you’re planning to host a WordPress website, both
Managed WordPress and
Shared Hosting can work well. The main difference is how much flexibility and hosting management you need.
EasyWP is designed specifically for WordPress and provides a simplified, managed environment where it handles much of the hosting-side configuration for you.
Shared Hosting is a more versatile environment that gives you access to cPanel and lets you host WordPress, other CMSs, and custom websites, plus manage email accounts, databases, files, and other hosting features.
Managed WordPress hosting
EasyWP is Namecheap’s hosting solution designed specifically for WordPress, so you don’t need to configure a traditional hosting environment before getting started.
Each EasyWP subscription hosts one WordPress website. WordPress is set up for you, and the EasyWP Dashboard gives you access to the main tools you need to manage your hosting, including backups, website statistics, file and database access, security features, domain settings, and more.
EasyWP runs on a cloud-based platform optimized for WordPress. Your website resources are isolated rather than shared with other hosting customers, helping deliver stable, reliable performance.
EasyWP also includes SSL, CDN, advanced caching, SFTP access, database access through phpMyAdmin, website backups, and WordPress-related security and management tools. The exact features available may depend on the selected EasyWP plan.
EasyWP may be a good choice if:
- you need to host one WordPress website per subscription;
- you prefer a simple, beginner-friendly hosting experience;
- you don’t need cPanel or extensive server-level configuration;
- you want the hosting environment to be optimized specifically for WordPress;
- you want to manage your website through a simplified EasyWP Dashboard;
- you want the ability to upgrade your EasyWP plan as your website grows.
Note: EasyWP is intended specifically for WordPress websites and does not provide email service as Shared Hosting. You may need a separate email service depending on your EasyWP plan.
You can learn more about EasyWP and compare the available plans here.
Shared Hosting
Shared Hosting is a more versatile hosting solution in which multiple hosting accounts share the same infrastructure.
With Namecheap Shared Hosting, you manage your hosting account through cPanel. It provides access to tools for managing website files, databases, domains and subdomains, email accounts, SSL certificates, backups, applications, and other hosting settings. You can also host multiple websites within the same Shared Hosting subscription.
Unlike EasyWP, Shared Hosting is not limited to WordPress. You can install WordPress using Softaculous or use other supported CMSs and applications, such as Joomla or Drupal, and host custom PHP or HTML websites.
If you're new to Shared Hosting, check our “Shared Hosting — Getting Started” guide.
Shared Hosting may be a good choice if:
- you want to host multiple websites under one hosting plan;
- you need email service included with your hosting;
- you want to use cPanel;
- you need more control over files, databases, PHP settings, cron jobs, and other hosting features;
- you use a CMS other than WordPress;
- you want to host custom PHP or HTML websites;
- you want to manage websites, email, databases, and other hosting services from one account.
You can learn more and compare the available Shared Hosting plans here.
EasyWP vs Shared Hosting: feature comparison
| Feature | EasyWP | Shared Hosting |
|---|
| Best suited for | WordPress websites | WordPress, other CMSs, and custom websites |
| Websites | One website/domain or subdomain per EasyWP subscription | Multiple websites/domains or subdomains |
| Hosting environment | Cloud platform | Shared hosting |
| Control panel | EasyWP Dashboard | cPanel |
| WordPress installation | Set up as part of the EasyWP website creation process | Can be installed through Softaculous |
| Other CMSs | No | Yes, supported CMSs such as Joomla, Drupal, etc. |
| Custom PHP/HTML websites | No | Yes |
| Email service | Availability of bundled Business Email may depend on the EasyWP plan/billing option | Included; number of mailboxes depends on the plan |
| File access | WordPress “File Manager” plugin and SFTP | File Manager, FTP/SFTP and SSH access |
| Database management | phpMyAdmin; one WordPress database | MySQL databases and phpMyAdmin; limits depend on the plan |
| Database size | Maximum 3 GB per website | Maximum 10 GB of a shared hosting account can be allocated to databases and database dumps, including but not limited to .sql files, according to Shared Hosting AUPs |
| PHP management | Managed by the EasyWP platform | PHP versions and settings can be managed through cPanel |
| Cron jobs | Traditional cPanel cron jobs are not available; however, WordPress's built-in scheduling system called WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) is available. You can also use WordPress plugins to manage and improve WP-Cron functionality. | Available through cPanel |
| SSL | Free Let's Encrypt SSL included | Free automatic SSL included |
| CDN | Can be ordered and configured separately as needed | Can be ordered and configured separately as needed |
| Caching | Built-in advanced caching optimized for WordPress | Website/CMS-level caching can be configured |
Which hosting option should I choose?
There is no single hosting type that is best for every website. The right option depends on what you plan to host and which features you need.
If you want a simple, managed solution dedicated to WordPress, EasyWP is likely to be the better fit.
If you want a more versatile hosting environment with cPanel, email, multiple websites, and support for different CMSs or custom websites, Shared Hosting may be the better choice.
Before purchasing, we recommend checking the current plans and features to find the option that best matches your website.
Choose EasyWP if you have one WordPress-based website
EasyWP is generally the better fit if your main goal is to host a WordPress website and you prefer a simple, managed environment.
You don’t need to manage cPanel or configure the hosting environment yourself. This makes EasyWP particularly convenient for beginners, bloggers, small business websites, portfolios, and other WordPress projects where ease of use is a priority.
EasyWP can also be a good option for a growing WordPress website. You can monitor resource usage through the EasyWP Dashboard and upgrade your subscription when you need more resources.
Before choosing EasyWP, keep in mind that it is a specialized WordPress hosting environment rather than a general-purpose hosting account.
EasyWP may not be the right option if:
- your website does not use WordPress;
- you need to host several websites under one subscription;
- you require cPanel;
- you need traditional hosting-level email functionality as part of the same environment;
- you require cron jobs or server-level configuration that is not available on EasyWP;
- your WordPress database exceeds the 3 GB EasyWP database limit.
If any of these requirements apply to your project, Shared Hosting may provide the additional flexibility you need.
Choose Shared Hosting if you need more hosting features
Shared Hosting may be a better option if you need more than a managed WordPress environment.
For example, consider Shared Hosting if you:
- want to host several websites within one hosting account;
- need domain-based email accounts together with your hosting;
- use a CMS other than WordPress;
- need to host a custom website;
- prefer using cPanel;
- need cron jobs or additional PHP configuration options;
- want to manage websites, email, databases, files, and domains from one hosting account.
Shared Hosting can therefore be a more flexible option when your project involves several services or different types of websites.
What if I have several WordPress websites?
You can still use both hosting types, but they're structured differently.
With EasyWP, each WordPress website requires its own EasyWP subscription. This gives every site its own managed WordPress environment.
With Shared Hosting, you can host multiple WordPress websites under the same hosting account.
When deciding between the two, consider how many websites you plan to host, the resources they require, and whether you prefer separate managed environments or one cPanel account to manage multiple websites.
Want to learn more about resource limits?
What if neither EasyWP nor Shared Hosting meets your needs?
While EasyWP and Shared Hosting suit many websites, some projects may need more resources, greater flexibility, or advanced server-level configuration. If neither hosting solution meets your requirements, VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting may be worth considering.
Unlike EasyWP and Shared Hosting, VPS provides an isolated virtual server environment with allocated CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth, plus upgrade options. The available resources and features depend on the selected plan.
You can review the available plans, technical specifications, and resource allocations on our VPS hosting page.
It also offers root access, letting you customize the server environment, install additional software, and configure services to meet your project's requirements. For more information about server management and the available levels of assistance, please refer to our guide.
VPS hosting may be worth considering if:
- Your website or application regularly exceeds the resource limits of your current hosting plan, and the available EasyWP or Shared Hosting options cannot accommodate its needs.
- You need root access or advanced server-level configuration.
- Your project requires custom software, applications, or services that are not supported on EasyWP or Shared Hosting.
- You need greater flexibility in managing server resources and configurations.
- You want to host applications or services beyond traditional websites.
Note: Moving to VPS hosting does not automatically resolve resource overuse issues. Before switching, we recommend evaluating your website's resource consumption and technical requirements to ensure that the selected VPS plan is suitable for your project.
EasyWP vs Shared Hosting vs VPS: Resource Limits Comparison
In addition to the features and management options discussed above, the resources allocated to each hosting plan are another important factor to consider when choosing the right hosting solution.
The table below compares the main resource limits of EasyWP, Shared Hosting, and VPS hosting plans to help you evaluate the available options and determine which one best suits your website's needs.
| Hosting plan | CPU | RAM | Disk space | Bandwidth | Inode limit | Resource upgrades |
|---|
| Shared Hosting |
| Stellar | 0.5 core | 1 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited | 300,000 | No |
| Stellar Plus | 0.5 core | 2 GB | Unmetered | Unlimited | 300,000 | No |
| Stellar Business | 1 core | 2 GB | 50 GB | Unlimited | 600,000 | No |
| EasyWP |
| EasyWP Starter | 1 core | 512 MB | 10 GB | Unlimited | ~2.6 million | Yes |
| EasyWP Turbo | 2 cores | 768 MB | 50 GB | Unlimited | ~13 million | Yes |
| EasyWP Supersonic | 4 cores | 1152 MB | 100 GB | Unlimited | ~26 million | Yes |
| VPS hosting |
| VPS Spark | 1 core | 1 GB | 20 GB | 1000 GB | — | Yes |
| VPS Pulsar | 2 cores | 2 GB | 40 GB | 1000 GB | — | Yes |
| VPS Quasar | 4 cores | 6 GB | 120 GB | 3000 GB | — | Yes |
| VPS Magnetar | 8 cores | 12 GB | 240 GB | 6000 GB | — | Yes |
| VPS Hypernova | 12 cores | 24 GB | 500 GB | 10000 GB | — | Yes |
Please note: The values above represent the base resources allocated to each hosting plan. Additional resources may be available depending on the hosting product and selected plan. The "Resource upgrades" column indicates whether additional resources can be purchased for an existing plan.
Inode limits for VPS hosting are not specified in this comparison, as they depend on the server's file system and configuration.
