Flywheel (owned by WP Engine) focuses on design and workflow. Their dashboard is arguably the most beautiful in the industry. It removes all the technical jargon of cPanel and replaces it with a clean interface that designers love.
Their standout feature is 'Local', a free tool that lets you build sites on your own computer and push them to Flywheel with one click. They also offer 'Blueprints' to save your favorite theme/plugin combos to start new sites instantly.
Key Highlights:
- Workflow: Transfer billing to clients easily.
- Local: Best-in-class local development tool.
- Design: Dashboard tailored for creatives, not sysadmins.
Verdict: The best hosting experience for web designers and freelancers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flywheel vs WP Engine?
They are now the same company. Flywheel is aimed at creatives/freelancers, while WP Engine is aimed at larger businesses/enterprise. Both share the same powerful infrastructure.
