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StackOS vs ManageWP
The short answer
ManageWP is a mature WordPress dashboard for updates and backups, with a free base and paid add-ons per site. StackOS watches every client site however it is built, updates WordPress plugins and flags vulnerabilities, and ties each site to its client, care plan invoice, and monthly report. StackOS does not run backups, so keep a backup tool alongside it.
Last checked October 9, 2026. Prices from each vendor's pricing page.
ManageWP is for
WordPress freelancers and agencies who mainly need updates and backups across many sites.
Their pitch
“Start Small, Plan Big”
StackOS is for
Studios that sell care plans and want the site, the plan, the invoice, and the report on one client, on any platform.
Our pitch
“Your studio, one stack.” The all-in-one platform for people who build the web.
Feature and price comparison
| Feature | StackOS | ManageWP |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin updates | Included | Included |
| Known vulnerability flags | Included | Paid add-on |
| Backups | Use your host or a backup tool | Paid add-on |
| Uptime monitoring | Included, every platform | Paid add-on, WordPress only |
| Client reports | Monthly, included | Paid add-on |
| Sites on Webflow, Framer, Shopify, custom code | Included | WordPress only |
| Care plan billing and the client record | Included | Not built in |
| Price | $69.95 a month yearly, plus $24.95 per teammate. Every feature. | Free base, about $1 to $2 per site per add-on |
ManageWP pricing: Free base for unlimited sites; paid add-ons per site per month (backups $2, vulnerability protection $2, uptime, security, performance, reports, white label $1 each). Checked October 9, 2026. Features change; check each vendor before you buy.
Where ManageWP is better
- Mature WordPress update and backup tooling; StackOS does not run backups
- A free base tier for unlimited sites
- A known name in WordPress circles
Where StackOS is better
- Monitoring for every site, not only WordPress: Webflow, Framer, Shopify, and custom code too
- 50 client websites included in the plan, not priced per add-on
- Care plan billing, autopay, and the client record on the same screen
- Monthly reports, a client portal, and the whole business side of the studio
- 1Add your client sites to StackOS and install the StackOS connector plugin on each WordPress site.
- 2Set up your care plans as service packages and turn on recurring invoices with autopay.
- 3Keep your backup tool, and let StackOS send the monthly report.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does StackOS cost for 40 sites?
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