If you’re considering making the switch from Kinsta to Servebolt, you’re in the right place. Many website owners, especially those running high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce sites, choose Servebolt for its unmatched speed, powerful scalability, and industry-leading support.
Websites hosted on Servebolt’s high-performance cloud infrastructure enjoy 2–8x faster load times, enterprise-grade security, unlimited PHP workers, and built-in server-level caching, all designed to boost engagement, conversions, and revenue.
In short, Servebolt is the top Kinsta alternative for website owners who demand fast, secure, and scalable managed hosting at a transparent, competitive price.
Why You Might Consider Moving from Kinsta to Servebolt
Kinsta markets itself as a premium WordPress and WooCommerce hosting provider with tiered plans based on site count and resource allocation. However, as your website scales, Kinsta often requires you to upgrade to higher plans to keep pace with growing traffic, driving up your monthly costs.
Even more frustrating, many performance-enhancing features, such as additional PHP workers, are not included by default and must be purchased separately. For enterprise plans, costs can soar to $1,000/month or more, just to unlock basic performance capabilities.
Servebolt takes a different approach: we deliver maximum performance and flexibility right out of the box, without hidden upsells or arbitrary limits. With a foundation built from the ground up and optimized for peak performance, we ensure our clients receive the best service possible.
Top 3 Features That Make Servebolt Hosting Stand Out
Feature #1: Better performance
Servebolt consistently ranks among the fastest hosting providers in the world, earning Top Tier status across every plan in the WordPress Hosting Performance Benchmarks. Whether you’re on a starter plan or an enterprise setup, you’ll get:
- Lightning-fast page load speeds
- Better scores on Google Core Web Vitals
- Instant improvements in bounce and conversion rates
“Coming from Kinsta, performance-wise, Servebolt will no doubt blow your mind. Support experience is also outstanding: knowledgeable and friendly.”
“Servebolt hosting is so freaking fast! I’ve hosted with some of the biggest names in the WordPress hosting game, including WPEngine and Kinsta. I moved from Kinsta to Servebolt. My sites were fast on Kinsta, Servebolt delivered a 21.2x speed improvement on independent tests! The sites are now blazingly fast!!”
Feature #2: Security Isn’t a “Premium Feature”
At Servebolt, we know that the security of your data is of the utmost importance, which is why we’re dedicated to providing the most secure hosting service by taking a variety of active and passive measures to safeguard your site. Our managed platform offers a higher degree of security than any self-managed server solution, with all servers being secured by AppArmor and other security measures. Along with our upstream partners Blix Solutions and Cloudflare, we proactively work to stop malicious traffic before it even comes close to your website.
Feature #3: Unlimited PHP Workers
A significant reason customers choose to transition from Kinsta to Servebolt is the limitations imposed on PHP workers by Kinsta. Across all of their plans, Kinsta offers between 2 and 6 PHP workers per website, with the exception of their enterprise hosting options. For those enterprise-level plans, Kinsta provides 8 to 14 PHP workers. However, one should note that the minimum monthly fee for Kinsta’s WordPress and WooCommerce enterprise hosting plans starts at a substantial $675. To access 10 PHP workers, a minimum investment of $1,000 is required. Additionally, features like NGINX reverse proxy and Redis are not included by default but can be added for an additional fee of $50 and $100 per month, respectively.
While Kinsta offers a rough estimate of monthly visit capacity for each plan, it falls short of detailing the actual number of requests that can be processed or the overall traffic capacity of your website. This capacity varies widely depending on the number of PHP processes (workers) available to manage incoming requests efficiently. For many e-commerce websites, allocating only 2 to 5 PHP workers can indeed feel quite restrictive.
In contrast, websites hosted on a Bolt within the Servebolt Cloud enjoy the advantage of unlimited PHP workers, allowing for seamless scalability without the constraints of a fixed number of resources.
We firmly believe that having adequate processing capabilities for PHP or CPU resources should never hinder the performance of a website or e-commerce store. That’s why we proudly offer unlimited PHP workers paired with generous CPU resources across all our plans, ensuring effective scalability for your success in the digital realm.
2 Ways to Transfer a Website from Kinsta Hosting to Servebolt Hosting
Servebolt makes it incredibly easy to migrate your website from Kinsta. You can:
Method #1: Take Advantage of the Free Servebolt Migration Services
This is the fastest and safest moving option, especially for those owning busy or complex websites (like WooCommerce stores).
What we handle for you:
- Complete data transfer (files + database)
- Servebolt’s recommended performance optimizations
- Provide a secure test site
- Go-live support
No downtime. No technical skills needed. Just results. Simply request a free migration and let our team do the heavy lifting.
Migration timeframes will vary. The speed at which your website(s) are fully transitioned to Servebolt depends on the time you need to verify that everything is running smoothly on our infrastructure.
Мethod #2: Self-migration
Advanced users are welcome to move their sites manually. Rest assured, our dedicated Support team is here to assist you and provide comprehensive guides to facilitate the process.
If you are undertaking the migration independently, you will need to generate SSH key pairs. You can conveniently locate your Kinsta hosting SSH credentials in the SFTP/SSH section of the Info tab within MyKinsta.
To begin your transfer, please follow our step-by-step guide on generating SSH keys and connecting to your Kinsta server. Furthermore, if you prefer to handle the migration yourself, ensure you have a backup of your current installation or consider a direct transfer from your existing server to your new Bolt-powered site.
Happy migrating!
You can visit our extensive Getting Started article for more detailed information and guidance.
Step-by-Step: How to Migrate from Kinsta to Servebolt
Before you begin the migration process, make sure to familiarise yourself with the best ways to prepare your site for migration to Servebolt.
Here’s a quick roadmap of what to expect when moving your site.
1. Create a Servebolt Account
If you haven’t already, sign up here and create your first free test Bolt — your new lightning-fast hosting environment.
2. Request Your Free Migration (Optional)
Go to our Migration Request Form and provide:
- Your current MyKinsta login credentials or SSH access
- Website type (e.g., WordPress, WooCommerce)
- Any specific scheduling or special requirements
Or reach out directly to our team via LiveChat; we’re always happy to help.
3. Prepare SSH Access
Servebolt suggests using SSH access for transfers since it usually completes in about 30 minutes. In contrast, SFTP is slower and can take several hours.
4. Test the Site on Servebolt
Once migrated, your website will be staged in your Servebolt site. This is your opportunity to:
- Check speed improvements
- Test functionality
- Compare performance results
5. Update DNS Settings
Follow the necessary steps, as described in detail in our Going Live guide:
- Add your domain(s) via the Admin Panel
- Update your site’s URLs (if applicable)
- Update DNS records to point to the Servebolt IP
- If you’re using Cloudflare and we manage your zone, we’ll handle this step for you
Tip: Enabling maintenance mode during the switch ensures zero downtime, which is especially important for live eCommerce sites.
6. Cancel Your Kinsta Hosting Account
Before cancelling your Kinsta hosting, please ensure all websites and data are transferred to Servebolt, as all data will be permanently deleted upon cancellation. To cancel your Kinsta account, log in to MyKinsta, go to the Company section, open your hosting plan, and click the Cancel button.
Go Live and Enjoy the Speed!
Once DNS propagation is complete (usually within a few hours), your website will be live on Servebolt—faster and more performant than ever.
You’ll also start benefiting from:
- Improved Core Web Vitals
- Lower bounce rates
- Higher conversion rates for your WooCommerce store or business site
Adding Extras To Boost Performance
Accelerated Domains
From €249/mo
Learn moreAccomplish extraordinary performance, security, and scalability milestones. Accelerated Domains is an easy set-and-forget fully managed service that will allow your sites to unlock their performance potential fully in the most sustainable way.
Servebolt CDN
Free 100 GB CDN bandwidth (Extra bandwidth – €5 per 100 GB/mo)
Learn moreGet a 98% improvement in website performance with our Enterprise-grade CDN for FREE. How’s that possible? That’s the magic of Servebolt’s CDN Edge Caching. It delivers your webpages to your visitors faster, reduces server requests, and dramatically improves your TTFB.
Final Tips
- All migrations are free on any Servebolt plan
- Migrations can be scheduled to suit your timeline
- Performance improvements are noticeable from day one
- Our team handles everything, so you don’t have to
Ready to Migrate From Kinsta to Servebolt?
Do not settle for anything less than the best when it comes to web hosting! Make the move today and experience the next level of hosting. Whether running a WordPress blog or a full-scale WooCommerce store, Servebolt will give you the speed and support your site deserves.
