Comparison

    MaintainHQ vs MainWP

    MainWP is the DIY command centre. MaintainHQ is the managed, AI-assisted ops platform — no server to babysit.

    MaintainHQ

    MaintainHQ is cloud SaaS. You get Otto AI, client portals, status pages, and a polished agency UX without maintaining another WordPress install.

    MainWP

    MainWP is self-hosted — you install it on your server, buy extensions, and control everything. Unlimited sites for ~$199/year is unbeatable on raw price for technical teams.

    MainWP: ~$199/year unlimited (plus hosting). MaintainHQ Agency: $199/mo unlimited — you pay for managed cloud, AI, and time saved. Full pricing comparison →

    FeatureMaintainHQMainWP
    Hosting✅ Cloud SaaSSelf-hosted
    AI assistant✅ Otto❌
    Unlimited sites$199/mo Agency~$199/yr + hosting
    Setup frictionLowHigher

    Choose MaintainHQ if…

    • • You want zero self-hosting overhead
    • • Your team values AI-assisted triage (Otto)
    • • You need client-facing portals without extension shopping

    Choose MainWP if…

    • • You require data on your own infrastructure
    • • You have DevOps capacity to run and patch MainWP
    • • Per-site cost at 100+ sites is your primary metric

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