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Pressable

by Automattic

Automattic-owned managed WordPress hosting. WordPress VIP-adjacent pedigree, Jetpack Premium bundled.

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Entry price
$25/mo
Personal tier
Response time
195ms
P50 · June 1, 2026
Lighthouse
96 / 100
Tested June 1, 2026
Support
24/7 chat
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Managed WP NGINX 3 sites 30GB storage 30,000/month PHP 8.3
Included at entry tier
  • Jetpack Security Premium bundled
  • Daily backups (30-day retention)
  • Free SSL
  • Free site migrations
  • Staging environments
  • WP-CLI access
  • Cloudflare Enterprise (higher tiers)
  • Automatic WP core updates
Data centers: US (Denver, Dallas) · EU
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Pressable is Automattic's managed-WordPress hosting brand for non-VIP customers. Lighter than WordPress VIP (the enterprise tier) but with similar architectural lineage. Jetpack Security Premium is bundled at every tier, which is a meaningful add for the price. Less-known than Kinsta or WP Engine but a credible option specifically when Automattic's product family fits your stack.

Pros

  • Owned and operated by Automattic — same lineage as WordPress.com and WordPress VIP
  • Jetpack Security Premium bundled at every tier ($24/month value)
  • Multi-site at lower tiers than Kinsta (3 sites on the $25/month Personal tier)
  • Free site migrations and Cloudflare Enterprise option at higher tiers

Cons

  • Lower brand recognition than Kinsta or WP Engine — less third-party tutorial content
  • Admin UI is functional but not as polished as Kinsta's MyKinsta
  • Performance is solid but not at the absolute top of the managed-WP tier
When to pick Pressable

Pick Pressable when you want managed WP from Automattic specifically (you appreciate the WordPress.com lineage), you'd benefit from Jetpack Security Premium bundling, or you need multiple sites at a lower price point than Kinsta's single-site tiers.

When to avoid Pressable

Avoid for absolute top-of-market performance (Kinsta has the edge), or when you want the largest managed-WP brand for client work (WP Engine has more name recognition).

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Pressable and WordPress VIP?
Both are Automattic-owned. Pressable targets small-to-medium agencies and businesses ($25-$400/month). WordPress VIP is the enterprise tier ($25,000+/year) for large publishers, Fortune-500 sites, and high-traffic operations. Same architectural lineage, very different market positioning.
Is Jetpack Security Premium really bundled?
Yes, at every Pressable tier. That's $24/month of value (VaultPress backups, Akismet, malware scanning, brute-force protection) included free. For a managed-WP host at $25/month entry, the bundled Jetpack Premium changes the value calculation meaningfully.
Pressable vs Kinsta?
Kinsta has slightly better performance (~165ms vs 195ms in our tests) and the more polished MyKinsta admin. Pressable has the Jetpack bundling and Automattic lineage. For 3-site agency use at the entry tier, Pressable's value beats Kinsta on per-site cost; for single-site premium, Kinsta wins.
Does Pressable include email?
No. Like Kinsta and Cloudways, Pressable does not bundle email hosting. You'll need a separate email provider.
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Performance testing

Tested config: Personal tier, Storefront + WooCommerce baseline, mobile 4G, cold cache, 5 runs. 5 runs, median reported. Response time is server TTFB measured at the entry tier.

Pricing disclosure

Prices shown are the public entry-tier rate at the time of last review. Many WordPress hosts use aggressive intro pricing that increases substantially at renewal (often 2-3×). Always check the renewal rate before committing to a multi-year prepay.