WPX
Managed WordPress hosting with its own CDN and hands-on support
WPX report card
Weak · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for managed WordPress with fixes done for you
WPX is the cheapest of the managed WordPress hosts here, and its staff do the fiddly work: they migrate sites by hand, clean up malware and tune sites for speed at no extra charge. The low rates need years paid upfront, though, and Starter has no email and runs on half a CPU core.
Who WPX is for
- Great if you want migrations and fixes done by people, not tools
- Handy when you want email and hosting from one company on Business
- Good for buyers willing to prepay a few years for a lower rate
Who WPX is not for
- Not for you if you need email on the cheapest plan, as Starter has none
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $17.99 against $11.99 on a 5-year prepay
- Too light for busy sites on Starter, which runs on half a CPU core
Why WPX gets a 1.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyGraded against the other managed WordPress hosts. Starter's 2-year term is $341.81 upfront, so two years cost about $14.24 a month, the cheapest of that group, though not by enough for an A. Monthly is $17.99.
- FFree plan and trialNo free plan and no trial on record. Prepaying earns free months, but that's a discount, not a way to try it.
- CFeaturesIts own XDN CDN, daily malware scans with free cleanup, a firewall, daily backups, and migrations and speed work done by staff. The gaps: Starter has no email and runs on half a CPU core and 3 GB of RAM, and staging isn't on record.
- CEase of useNo app store rating to go on. Staff handle migrations and speed work, which takes a lot off your plate, but you still run a WordPress site.
- CPlatforms and integrationsA web dashboard only, with WordPress and WooCommerce as the named integrations. No API is on record.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WPX's own pages on 17 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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WPX's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 4 of the 21 other web hosts we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 11 of 21) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $11.99 a month, against a middle price of $10.99 for the category: 9 of the 16 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 22 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. WPX’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 11 of 21, level with 4
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 21, level with 18
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 21, level with 10
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 21, level with 21
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 21, level with 11
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 17 web hosts. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep WPX, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace WPX you would be making servers kept running, patched and backed up for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 15 of the 21 other web hosts grade higher. It costs $143.88 a year.
What you could not
- Servers kept running, patched and backed up for you.
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
What this rests on. WPX’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is WPX?
WPX is an independent managed WordPress host founded in 2013 and operated by K Media Tech, LLC. Plans are priced by the number of sites, storage and bandwidth, with unlimited visitors, daily backups, malware scans with free cleanup and WPX's own XDN content delivery network. Its staff migrate sites by hand for free and carry out speed optimizations, and longer prepaid terms include free months.
WPX is a paid product, starting at $11.99 per month for 1 site, prepaid for 5 years ($17.99 billed monthly). See every plan
Good for
- WordPress site owners who want migrations and fixes done for them
- Small businesses that want email and hosting from one provider
- Buyers willing to prepay several years for a lower monthly rate
Worth knowing
- Email at your domain needs the Business plan or higher; Starter has none.
- The lowest rates need years paid upfront: Starter is $11.99 a month only on a 5-year prepayment of $719.60.
- It hosts WordPress and WooCommerce only; agency and WooCommerce plans are sold on separate price lists.
- Starter runs on half a CPU core and 3 GB of RAM; more sites or resources need Business or Professional.
Key features
- WPX XDN
- WPX runs its own content delivery network, the XDN, included free on every plan, with hybrid DDoS protection in front of its servers.
- Malware scans and cleanups
- Sites are scanned for malware every day and cleaned free, with a web application firewall, brute-force protection and two-factor login.
- Manual migrations
- Unlimited site migrations are done by WPX staff rather than a tool, usually within 24 hours, including debugging and malware cleanup.
- Speed optimization by staff
- An optimization team works on customer sites to make them load faster, at no extra charge.
- Business email
- Business and higher plans include email with webmail, unlimited mailboxes, email migration and AI-powered spam protection.
- Fixed For You guarantee
- Every plan carries WPX's Fixed For You guarantee, with live chat support around the clock and daily backups.
WPX pricing
- Starts at
- $11.99 per month for 1 site, prepaid for 5 years ($17.99 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter, monthly | $17.99per month for 1 site, billed monthly | 1 website, 10 GB storage, 100 GB bandwidth, unlimited visitors and 9 PHP workers. |
| Starter, 1 year | $14.99per month for 1 site, prepaid yearly ($179.90) | The same Starter plan with 2 months free for paying a year ahead. |
| Starter, 3 years | $12.49per month for 1 site, prepaid for 3 years ($449.75) | The same Starter plan with 11 months free. A 2-year term is $14.24 a month ($341.81). |
| Starter, 5 years | $11.99per month for 1 site, prepaid for 5 years ($719.60) | The same Starter plan with 20 months free, the lowest rate. A 4-year term is $12.37 a month ($593.67). |
| Business, 5 years | $19.99per month for up to 5 sites, prepaid for 5 years ($1,199.60) | 20 GB, 200 GB bandwidth, business email with unlimited mailboxes and AI-based spam protection. $29.99 billed monthly. |
| Professional, 5 years | $39.99per month for up to 15 sites, prepaid for 5 years ($2,399.60) | 40 GB, 400 GB bandwidth and 15 GB RAM for freelancers and small agencies. $59.99 billed monthly. |
Read from wpx.net on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with WPX before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountFree months for prepaying 1 to 5 years
Prepaying adds free months: 2 for 1 year, 5 for 2 years, 11 for 3 years, 15 for 4 years and 20 for 5 years.
Stated on wpx.net
Works with
WPX alternatives
- WPX vs Kinsta
Free trial · from $30/mo
- WPX vs WP Engine
From $35/mo
- WPX vs Rocket.net
From $25/mo
- WPX vs Flywheel
From $25/mo
- WPX vs Pressable
From $20.83/mo
Common questions
Is WPX free?
No. WPX is a paid product, starting at $11.99 per month for 1 site, prepaid for 5 years ($17.99 billed monthly).
How much does WPX cost?
WPX lists 6 plans. Starter, monthly: $17.99 per month for 1 site, billed monthly. Starter, 1 year: $14.99 per month for 1 site, prepaid yearly ($179.90). Starter, 3 years: $12.49 per month for 1 site, prepaid for 3 years ($449.75). Starter, 5 years: $11.99 per month for 1 site, prepaid for 5 years ($719.60). Business, 5 years: $19.99 per month for up to 5 sites, prepaid for 5 years ($1,199.60). Professional, 5 years: $39.99 per month for up to 15 sites, prepaid for 5 years ($2,399.60). Prices were read from wpx.net on Oct 17, 2026.
What platforms does WPX work on?
WPX is available on Web.
Does WPX offer any discounts?
WPX publicly lists the following: Free months for prepaying 1 to 5 years.
Does WPX have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. WPX is listed for Web.
Does WPX have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. WPX is listed for Web.
Is WPX open source?
WPX is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
What does WPX integrate with?
WPX's listing names WordPress and WooCommerce. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes WPX?
WPX is made by K Media Tech, LLC. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to WPX?
The closest alternatives to WPX in our directory are Kinsta, WP Engine, Rocket.net, Flywheel and Pressable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WPX.
How does WPX compare with other web hosts?
WPX's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 4 of the 21 other web hosts we grade, and level with 2. It stands best on value for money (B, above 11 of 21) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Is WPX good value for money?
ToolGPA grades WPX B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $11.99 a month, against a middle price of $10.99 for the category: 9 of the 16 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Could I make my own version of WPX?
To replace WPX you would be making servers kept running, patched and backed up for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 15 of the 21 other web hosts grade higher. It costs $143.88 a year. What you could not make: Servers kept running, patched and backed up for you. An engine that recognises new malware as it appears. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026.