Kinsta is WP Engine's main rival in the premium space. Their entire infrastructure is built on the Google Cloud Platform's 'Premium Tier' network, which is the same network Google uses for its own apps. This results in blazing fast speeds globally.
Their custom dashboard (MyKinsta) is widely considered the best user interface in the hosting industry—much better than cPanel. They also offer Application Hosting and Database Hosting, making them a great choice for full-stack developers, not just WordPress users.
Key Highlights:
- Google Cloud: Uses the fastest servers available.
- UX: Beautiful, easy-to-use custom dashboard.
- Dev Tools: Built-in APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tool.
Verdict: Top-tier performance with the best dashboard in the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kinsta vs WP Engine?
Kinsta is often praised for its dashboard and slightly more modern tech stack. WP Engine is praised for its ecosystem (themes) and agency tools. Both are excellent.
