ManageWP is a management layer sitting on top of whatever host you're already using. Stack2 combines managed WordPress hosting and the agency management dashboard in one Australian-owned platform — one vendor, one bill, AU data by default.
| Feature | Stack2 | ManageWP |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting Included | Management tool only | |
| AU Data Residency | ||
| Automated Care Plans + Hosting in One Platform | Separate subscription + separate host | |
| White-label Automated Reports | ||
| WordPress Management Dashboard | ||
| Australian-owned | GoDaddy (US) | |
| Agency Operations — Tasks, Docs & Passwords | ||
| Starting Price | Free to start | Free tier (+ hosting cost) |
ManageWP handles the dashboard. A separate host handles the infrastructure. When something breaks, you're in the middle trying to work out whether it's a ManageWP issue or a host issue — and both support teams point at the other.
Stack2 owns the infrastructure and the management tooling. When something goes wrong, one call resolves it. No finger-pointing between vendors. No duplicate billing relationships.
ManageWP handles the dashboard. A separate host handles the infrastructure. When a client site goes down, you're in the middle — trying to work out whether it's a ManageWP issue or a hosting issue, while both support teams point at the other.
Stack2 owns both the infrastructure and the management tooling. There's no gap between your host and your dashboard — and no blame game when something goes wrong. One support team, one resolution.
ManageWP was acquired by GoDaddy. The product roadmap is set by a US mega-corporation, not the agency community it was originally built for. Your client data flows through US infrastructure.
Stack2 is an Australian business built on feedback from Australian agencies. AU data residency by default. When you request a feature, the person responding works on the platform.
ManageWP manages WordPress. Stack2 goes further — hosting, AutoCare, and agency operations tools (project management, task tracking, internal documentation, and password management) in one Australian-owned platform. One login for your whole agency. No separate host, no separate management tool, no separate project tool.
See AutoCare in actionManageWP is a WordPress management tool only — it does not include hosting. You still need a separate host for each client site. Stack2 combines managed WordPress hosting and the agency management dashboard in one platform, adding AutoCare for automated care plan delivery and AU data residency. For Australian agencies who want a single vendor for hosting and management, Stack2 removes the need for ManageWP entirely.
ManageWP is owned by GoDaddy, the large US-based domain registrar and web hosting company. This means ManageWP is a US product with US data infrastructure, and its roadmap is shaped by GoDaddy's corporate priorities rather than the independent agency community it originally served.
Yes — and there are two ways to do it. If your sites are already on a separate host, you can connect them to the Stack2 management dashboard without moving hosting at all. Or, if you want to consolidate onto Stack2 hosting as well, we can help migrate your sites across. Either way, you get the Stack2 agency management tools and AutoCare on top of whatever hosting arrangement suits you. Get in touch and we'll walk you through the options.
Start free on Stack2 — hosting and management in one place, AutoCare available, AU data by default.