Rocket AlternativeKinsta vs Rocket: Superior performance and enterprise scale

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Meet Kinsta: Premium hosting for WordPress without limits

Unmatched performance

Kinsta’s isolated containers and fastest Virtual Machines provide dedicated resources for each site, eliminating the “noisy neighbor” problem.

Hands-free platform

Reclaim hundreds of hours a year with effortless site management, automated backups, and integrated security.

Expert support

Kinsta offers 24/7/365 live chat support, staffed by expert WordPress engineers with an average response time of under two minutes.

Side-by-side: Why Kinsta outperforms Rocket

With KinstaRocket
Free Unlimited Expert MigrationsUnlimited, expert-led migrationsUnlimited migrations
Free APM ToolYes, included on all plans
Premium Tier VMsEnterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge serversAccess to enterprise-grade shared resources
Built-in Edge CachingYes, 300+ PoPs (free full-page)275+
Cloudflare Integration (WAF & CDN)Yes – Included on all plansYes
Server InfrastructureIsolated containersPrivate cloud with bare metal servers
Uptime MonitoringEvery 3 minutes, 480 times a dayEvery 5 minutes, 288 times a day
Backup Options6 types (14-30 day retention, external backups)Daily backups with 14 day retention
Resource LimitsOnly limited by PHP poolBandwidth, storage, and visitor limits
Multilingual DashboardEnglish, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese,
Italian, French, Swedish, Danish, Japanese
Pricing ModelChoose visits or bandwidth-based plansInstalls & bandwidth. Less predictable overages.
*First Month Free
*On select plans

The WordPress Hosting Leader on G2

4.8 stars · 1000+ reviews

Consistently fast sites for your most demanding projects

Your business needs a hosting partner that can scale with you seamlessly. Kinsta keeps your sites fast with isolated containers, lighting-fast virtual machines, built-in caching, and a global CDN.

Even during traffic spikes, performance stays consistent and is backed by 24/7 expert support.

Map demonstrating how Kinsta data center locations can speed up sites.

Enterprise-grade security and compliance built into every plan

Kinsta’s security is always-on and hands-free, which reduces your overhead. Every site is protected by our always-on Cloudflare firewall and DDoS protection, with continuous uptime monitoring every three minutes.

With Kinsta’s free hack-fix guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that if a site is ever compromised, our team will fix it for free, as soon as possible.

Kinsta's enterprise grade security

A complete developer ecosystem, not just a dashboard

From one-click staging environments on every site to our integrated Kinsta APM tool for performance debugging, Kinsta is built to help your team work smarter, not harder.

Our platform is designed to streamline your workflow and save you dozens of hours a year on mundane maintenance tasks.

The MyKinsta dashboard

We handle the heavy lifting, your team can stay focused

Kinsta offers unlimited free migrations, managed by an expert team that oversees the process from start to finish, ensuring a seamless transfer with minimal downtime.

Using proven scripts and SSH, they ensure no data is lost and your site is replicated with precision.

Unlimited free expert migrations from WP Engine to Kinsta

Real WordPress experts, not scripted chatbots

Kinsta’s 24/7/365 live chat connects you instantly with a seasoned WordPress engineer, regardless of your plan.

Kinsta’s team is built to act as an extension of your own, offering a level of partnership and proactive help that can often solve issues before you even know they exist.

chat-support

More power, more peace of mind: Additional Kinsta advantages

MyKinsta dashboard

Manage all your websites from one intuitive dashboard with granular user roles. Organize with labels, assign roles, and collaborate effortlessly.

Agency Partner Program

Elevate your offering. Align with a world-class hosting partner and gain lead referrals and resources to help your business scale.

Built to scale

We support complex tech stacks, such as headless WordPress, and offer custom enterprise plans that can accommodate projects of any size.

Paul Letourneau

“After switching to Kinsta, I achieved 90+ PageSpeed scores out of the box and eliminated server management tasks, while gaining peace of mind through Kinsta’s mobile-responsive dashboard and 24/7 expert support that resolved issues without me having to be involved.”

Paul Letourneau
CEO and Director of Strategy at the award-winning
web design agency, YEG Digital.

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FAQ

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Is Kinsta hosting right for my business?

Yes. Kinsta is built for high-performance websites. Our platform, support, and specialized programs are all designed to help you deliver fast, reliable websites and succeed online.

How do Kinsta’s PHP worker limits compare to “unlimited” hosts?

Kinsta’s PHP worker limits are designed to guarantee dedicated resources for your site, preventing resource overloads and performance issues.

“Unlimited” workers often come with shared resources, which can lead to unpredictable performance and a “noisy neighbor” problem during peak traffic.

How is Kinsta’s pricing different from Rocket’s?

Kinsta’s pricing is based on visits, disk space, and PHP workers. Rocket.net’s pricing is primarily based on the number of sites and bandwidth. Both models are designed to be transparent and predictable.

Will Kinsta handle my complex WooCommerce site?

Yes, Kinsta’s Cloud infrastructure, isolated containers, and Redis support are optimized for high-traffic, dynamic sites like WooCommerce.

Our platform is built to handle transactions, traffic spikes, and demanding e-commerce projects without a hitch. Learn about our hosting solutions for WooCommerce.

Can I really get a free migration?

Yes, we offer unlimited free, expert-led migrations on every plan with a guarantee of zero downtime. Our team handles every step to ensure a seamless and stress-free transfer.

What if I’m not happy with Kinsta?

We are confident in our platform’s ability to deliver, which is why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can try Kinsta risk-free and experience our superior performance, features, and support firsthand.

How does your support model work?

We offer 24/7/365 live chat support with a single-tier team of WordPress experts.

You’ll never speak to a low-level gatekeeper; you are connected immediately with a knowledgeable engineer who can help resolve your issues quickly.

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes, we offer a free trial. This, along with a money-back guarantee, makes it easy to switch and experience Kinsta’s platform without risk or upfront commitment.