Kinsta bundles free managed migrations, APM, and Cloudflare enterprise CDN into plans at every tier. Buyers moving existing sites get a migration path that costs zero in labour fees at the hosting layer.
Kinsta plans include free managed migrations, APM, and Cloudflare CDN — WP Engine charges more for a comparable infrastructure starting point.
A plan-level comparison shows Kinsta including free migrations on every plan with no per-migration fees, built-in APM, and Cloudflare enterprise CDN integration. WP Engine charges migration fees at lower tiers and positions APM and some CDN features as add-ons or higher-tier inclusions.
WP Engine's plans are well-structured for agency and enterprise hosting. Smart Plugin Manager and Genesis framework inclusions make them competitive for teams who prioritise managed automation over raw infrastructure generation.
Route-specific evidence
Kinsta offers free professional migrations on all plans — a tangible budget saving when moving multiple client sites.
Kinsta's Cloudflare enterprise CDN integration is included rather than metered, simplifying budget planning for global traffic.
WP Engine plans reward teams who want Smart Plugin Manager automation and Genesis framework support baked into the managed package.
Checks before publishing
Kinsta
Confirm Google Cloud C2 spec, MyKinsta APM features, migration terms, CDN inclusions, and live pricing.
WP Engine
Confirm EverCache specs, Smart Plugin Manager availability, agency programme terms, and plan pricing.
Buyer fit
Use Kinsta when infrastructure generation, APM, and free migrations are the primary decision drivers.
Exception
Use WP Engine when Smart Plugin Manager automation or an established agency programme outweigh infrastructure generation advantages.