Rocket.net vs WP Engine
Why thousands are switching from WP Engine to Rocket.net
150% faster • Better value • No renewal hikes
Performance Comparison
Rocket.net 83ms TTFB
WPEngine 616ms TTFB
150% slower
Rocket.net is 150% faster than WP Engine based on real-world TTFB testing from multiple global locations.
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
| Feature | Rocket.net | WP Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Average TTFB | 83ms | 616ms |
| Enterprise CDN | Included (300+ PoPs) | Extra cost ($20-50/mo) |
| Web Application Firewall | Included (Cloudflare Enterprise) | Extra cost or limited |
| Malware Protection | Included + auto-removal | Basic scanning, removal costs extra |
| PHP Workers | Unlimited on all plans | Limited (2-4 workers) |
| Free Migrations | Unlimited | 1 free (then $300 each) |
| Renewal Price | Same forever | Significant increases (50-100%) |
| Starter Plan Price | $25/mo | $30/mo (then $35+) |
| Object Caching | Object Cache Pro included | Included |
| Staging Sites | Included | Included |
| Git Integration | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
Why Rocket.net Wins
- 150% faster average TTFB (83ms vs 616ms)
- Everything included: CDN, WAF, malware protection—no upsells
- No renewal price hikes—your rate stays the same forever
- Unlimited PHP workers on all plans (WPEngine limits to 2-4)
- Better value: More features at lower cost
- $1 first month on all plans (try risk-free)
WP Engine's Downsides
- Slower performance: 616ms TTFB (7.4x slower than Rocket.net)
- Hidden costs: CDN and advanced security cost extra
- Renewal price increases: 50-100% hikes after first term
- Limited PHP workers: Bottlenecks during traffic spikes
- Expensive migrations: $300 per site after first free one
- Complex billing: Many add-ons and upsells
True Cost Comparison
| What You Need | Rocket.net | WP Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Base hosting (3 sites) | $50/mo | $58/mo |
| Enterprise CDN | Included | + $20/mo |
| Advanced security (WAF) | Included | + $30/mo (est.) |
| Malware removal | Included | $100-300/incident |
| Total Monthly Cost | $50/mo | $108/mo+ |
| After Renewal (Year 2) | $50/mo | $150+/mo |
With WP Engine, you could pay $1,200/year more for slower performance and fewer features.
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