WordPress powers over 40% of the web, but hosting it well is harder than it should be. Shared hosting is slow and unreliable. VPS hosting gives you control but demands server administration skills. Managed WordPress providers like WP Engine or Kinsta solve the ops problem—but charge $25-100+/month for it.
DanubeData Managed Apps offer a middle ground: fully managed WordPress with the performance of dedicated infrastructure, starting at just €6.99/month.
What You Get Out of the Box
Every managed WordPress instance on DanubeData comes pre-configured with a production-ready stack:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| WordPress | Latest 6.x on Apache |
| Database | MariaDB 11.8 (dedicated sidecar) |
| Object Cache | Redis 8 (pre-configured) |
| SSL/TLS | Automatic HTTPS via cert-manager |
| Backups | Automated daily snapshots + offsite |
| Monitoring | CPU, memory, and network metrics |
No Docker files. No Nginx configs. No database tuning. You click "Create," pick a name, and your WordPress site is live in under two minutes.
Why Redis Caching Matters
Most budget WordPress hosts skip object caching entirely. That means every page load hits the database—dozens of queries for a single request. Our managed WordPress instances include Redis 8 as a sidecar container, pre-wired into WordPress via WP_REDIS_HOST.
Once you install the Redis Object Cache plugin from the WordPress admin panel, your site benefits from:
- Cached database queries: Repeated queries served from memory in microseconds
- Faster admin dashboard: The WordPress backend becomes noticeably snappier
- Lower database load: MariaDB handles only unique queries, not repeated ones
- Better under traffic spikes: Cached responses prevent database overload
Pricing: Transparent and Predictable
| Plan | Resources | Storage | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 0.5 vCPU, 512 MB | 10 GB | Personal blogs, portfolios | €6.99/mo |
| Professional | 1 vCPU, 1 GB | 20 GB | Business sites, small shops | €14.99/mo |
| Business | 2 vCPU, 2 GB | 40 GB | WooCommerce, high traffic | €29.99/mo |
| Enterprise | 4 vCPU, 4 GB | 80 GB | Large stores, media sites | €59.99/mo |
Every plan includes MariaDB, Redis, automated backups, and HTTPS. No hidden fees for SSL certificates, staging environments, or "premium support."
How It Compares
| Feature | Shared Hosting | WP Engine | DanubeData |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ~€5/mo | $20/mo | €6.99/mo |
| Dedicated Resources | No (shared) | Yes | Yes |
| Object Caching | Usually not | Yes | Yes (Redis) |
| Automated Backups | Basic | Yes | Yes + Offsite |
| Custom Domains | Yes | Yes | Up to 10 |
| Data Location | Varies | Varies | Germany (EU) |
| Server Management | None | None | None |
| Real-Time Metrics | No | Basic | CPU, Memory, Network |
Custom Domains with Auto-TLS
Every instance gets a free subdomain like mysite.apps.danubedata.ro. When you're ready for your own domain:
- Add your domain in the DanubeData dashboard
- Verify ownership by adding a DNS TXT record
- Point your domain with a CNAME or A record
- TLS is provisioned automatically—no Let's Encrypt cron jobs to manage
You can add up to 10 custom domains per instance. One is marked as primary and used for WordPress's WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL configuration.
Backups You Can Trust
DanubeData takes a two-layer approach to WordPress backups:
Local Snapshots
Fast, NVMe-backed volume snapshots capture both your WordPress files and MariaDB data atomically. Before each snapshot, the database is flushed to ensure consistency. These snapshots are stored locally and can be restored in minutes.
Offsite Backups
For disaster recovery, automated offsite backups store your data in a separate location. This follows the 3-2-1 backup rule: three copies of your data, on two different media types, with one copy offsite.
You can also trigger manual snapshots at any time—before a major update, plugin change, or theme migration.
Scaling Without Downtime
Traffic growing? Upgrade your resource profile from the dashboard:
- Navigate to your WordPress instance
- Click "Edit" and choose a larger plan
- Confirm the change
- Your instance upgrades with expanded resources
Storage is expanded automatically. Going from Starter to Professional doubles your CPU, memory, and storage—no migration, no re-provisioning.
Built for European Businesses
Your WordPress site runs on dedicated servers in Falkenstein, Germany. For European businesses, this means:
- GDPR compliance: Data stays in the EU, on infrastructure you control
- Low latency: Fast response times for European visitors
- Data sovereignty: No US Cloud Act concerns
What You Can Build
Personal Blog or Portfolio
The Starter plan at €6.99/month gives you everything needed for a personal site. 10 GB of storage handles thousands of posts and images. Redis caching means your pages load fast even on the smallest plan.
Business Website
The Professional plan at €14.99/month handles business sites with contact forms, team pages, and service listings. 20 GB of storage and 1 GB of RAM keep things running smoothly under moderate traffic.
WooCommerce Store
For e-commerce, the Business plan at €29.99/month provides 2 vCPU and 2 GB RAM—enough for a WooCommerce store with hundreds of products. Redis caching is particularly valuable here, as WooCommerce generates heavy database queries for cart, checkout, and product catalog pages.
High-Traffic Media Site
The Enterprise plan at €59.99/month gives you 4 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 80 GB storage. Combined with a CDN for static assets, this handles high-traffic content sites with thousands of daily visitors.
Getting Started
- Create a DanubeData account
- Navigate to Managed Apps and select WordPress
- Choose your plan and pick a name
- Your site is live in under two minutes
Log in with the admin credentials shown in your dashboard and start building. Install your theme, add your plugins, and publish your content—without ever thinking about servers.
