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WordPress hosting vs shared hosting: which should you buy?
Both can run a WordPress site. The difference is the tools around it and the price you pay for them.
Updated 10 November 2026 · By Edish Network Solutions, the company behind HostGator Pakistan
Our shared Linux hosting (DirectAdmin) starts at Rs. 300 per month and runs WordPress well with LiteSpeed caching. Our managed WordPress hosting (EdishCP WP) starts at Rs. 999 per month and adds staging, cloning, a WordPress manager, WP-CLI, SSH and an edge cache engine.
The two options
| Shared Linux hosting (DirectAdmin) | Managed WordPress (EdishCP WP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Rs. 300 per month | Rs. 999 per month |
| Disk space | 300 MB to 3 GB (DA-SSD-I to IV) | 5 GB to Unlimited SSD |
| Control panel | DirectAdmin | EdishCP |
| Web server and cache | LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache | Edge cache engine |
| WordPress staging and cloning | Not listed | Yes |
| WordPress manager and WP-CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| SSH access | Not listed on the plan page | Yes, with no LVE limits |
| Security | Imunify360 protection | Wildcard SSL certificates |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Choose shared hosting if
- You have a small site, a blog or a brochure site.
- You want the lowest monthly price.
- You are happy managing updates from the WordPress dashboard.
Choose managed WordPress hosting if
- You want a staging copy to test changes before they go live.
- You build or manage several WordPress sites and want cloning and a manager.
- You or your developer use WP-CLI and SSH.
- You need more disk space than the small shared plans give.
Managed WordPress plans and prices
| Plan | Disk space | Per month | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdishCP WP 5 GB | 5 GB SSD | Rs. 999 | Rs. 11,999 |
| EdishCP WP 10 GB | 10 GB SSD | Rs. 1,166 | Rs. 13,999 |
| EdishCP WP 20 GB | 20 GB SSD | Rs. 1,333 | Rs. 15,999 |
| EdishCP WP 30 GB | 30 GB SSD | Rs. 1,499 | Rs. 17,999 |
| EdishCP WP 50 GB | 50 GB SSD | Rs. 1,666 | Rs. 19,999 |
| EdishCP WP 100 GB | 100 GB SSD | Rs. 1,917 | Rs. 22,999 |
| EdishCP WP 500 GB | 500 GB SSD | Rs. 2,084 | Rs. 24,999 |
| EdishCP WP Unlimited | Unlimited SSD | Rs. 2,499 | Rs. 29,999 |
Shared hosting plans and prices
| Plan | Disk space | Per month | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA-SSD-I | 300 MB | Rs. 300 | Rs. 3,500 |
| DA-SSD-II | 500 MB | Rs. 500 | Rs. 6,000 |
| DA-SSD-III | 1 GB | Rs. 750 | Rs. 9,000 |
| DA-SSD-IV | 3 GB | Rs. 1,250 | Rs. 14,999 |
See the full details on the WordPress hosting and web hosting pages. To make either one faster, read how to speed up a WordPress site.
Specifications and prices come from our plan pages as of 10 November 2026.
Questions people ask
Can I run WordPress on shared hosting?
Yes. Our DirectAdmin shared plans use LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache, which works with WordPress.
What does managed WordPress hosting add?
Our EdishCP WP plans add WordPress staging, cloning, a WordPress manager, WP-CLI, an optimized database, an edge cache engine, SSH access and no LVE limits.
How much does WordPress hosting cost in Pakistan?
Managed EdishCP WP plans start at Rs. 999 per month. Shared Linux hosting that also runs WordPress starts at Rs. 300 per month.
Can I move from shared to managed WordPress later?
Yes, you can order a managed plan when your site outgrows shared hosting. Ask our team on WhatsApp if you want advice on timing.
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