WP Engine Pricing
WP Engine costs from $20/mo up to $77/mo — about $240/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is above the $11/mo average for web hosting tools we track.
WP Engine plans & prices
Every WP Engine plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What WP Engine costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup | $20 | $60 | $240 |
| ProfessionalPopular | $40 | $120 | $480 |
| Growth | $77 | $231 | $924 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Startup $20 | Professional $40 | Growth $77 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 site | |||
| 25k visits/mo | |||
| 3 sites | |||
| 75k visits/mo | |||
| 10 sites | |||
| 100k visits/mo |
Which WP Engine plan should you choose?
On a budget → Startup ($20/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $240 a year.
Most teams → Professional ($40/mo)
The plan WP Engine positions as its best-value tier for Businesses & agencies.
Scaling up → Growth ($77/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is WP Engine good value?
Across the 4 other web hosting tools we track, entry pricing averages $11/mo (from $3 to $35). WP Engine starts at $20/mo — above average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HostingerCheap, fast hosting for small sites | $3/mo | 4.5/5 |
| BluehostWordPress.org-recommended shared hosting | $3/mo | 4.1/5 |
| SiteGroundPremium managed hosting with great support | $4/mo | 4.6/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try WP Engine?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does WP Engine cost?+
WP Engine starts at $20 per month, running up to $77 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does WP Engine have a free plan?+
No — WP Engine does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Startup plan at $20/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is WP Engine per year?+
At the Startup price of $20/mo, WP Engine costs about $240 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is WP Engine expensive compared with other web hosting tools?+
The 4 other web hosting tools we track average $11/mo to start. WP Engine's cheapest paid plan is $20/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with WP Engine?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.