Nexcess is Liquid Web’s managed hosting brand for WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopware sites, handling server configuration, security patching and performance tuning so you don’t have to. It suits Moroccan and diaspora entrepreneurs whose WooCommerce store or WordPress site has outgrown basic shared hosting and needs to handle real traffic and transaction volume without falling over.
Key features
- Managed hosting for WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopware, each with platform specific tooling rather than one generic control panel
- Free CDN and multi layered caching on every plan, plus built in autoscaling meant to absorb traffic spikes without a manual upgrade
- One click staging environments and automatic daily backups (30 day retention) included across all tiers
- PCI compliant servers on WooCommerce plans, with cart abandonment tools, checkout and payment validation, and the Iconic plugin suite bundled in
- Plugin Performance Monitor that flags which installed plugins are slowing a site down
- Free SSL certificates, unlimited email accounts, and a 30 day money back guarantee
- 24/7/365 support by phone, chat and ticket, though phone support is not available on the entry level plan
Pricing
Nexcess prices WordPress and WooCommerce hosting on separate plan lines, and both scale steeply from entry level to enterprise tiers. Current Managed WordPress plans, listed at regular monthly rates:
- Spark: $21/mo, 1 site, 15GB storage, 2TB bandwidth
- Spark+: $43/mo, 3 sites, 25GB storage, 2.5TB bandwidth
- Maker: $87/mo, 5 sites, 40GB storage, 3TB bandwidth
- Designer: $120/mo, 10 sites, 60GB storage, 4TB bandwidth
- Builder: $164/mo, 25 sites, 100GB storage, 5TB bandwidth
- Producer, Executive and Enterprise scale further, up to $1,095/mo for 250 sites and 800GB storage
Managed WooCommerce plans start lower and are billed per store rather than per site: Starter at $19/mo for one store, Starter+ at $39/mo for two, rising with store count. Magento and Shopware hosting is quoted individually based on transaction volume and compliance requirements, and isn’t published on a fixed price list. Most tiers carry an introductory discount, often 45 to 55 percent off, for the first three months, then renew at the listed monthly rate. Budget for the renewal price, not the promo.
Last verified: September 2026, against Nexcess’s own pricing pages (shop.nexcess.net) and independent hosting review sites.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Support is described in reviews as knowledgeable and quick to resolve technical issues | A number of 2025 and 2026 reviews report slower response times and billing or renewal disputes since deeper integration with parent company Liquid Web |
| Every plan bundles CDN, staging, daily backups and autoscaling, features many hosts charge extra for | The backup system is criticized in some reviews as slow, and occasionally freezing, during large restores |
| WooCommerce plans include PCI compliant infrastructure, cart abandonment tools and a plugin suite built for stores specifically | Pricing climbs quickly once you need more than a handful of sites or stores, and even the entry tiers cost more than basic shared hosting |
| Long standing reviewers rate it as reliable for Magento and higher traffic WordPress sites | No free domain registration, and no confirmed data center in Morocco or North Africa |
| 30 day money back guarantee and published, transparent pricing pages for WordPress and WooCommerce plans | The fully managed environment means no root SSH access, which limits teams that want server level control |
Who it’s best for
Nexcess fits Moroccan or diaspora run WooCommerce stores and WordPress sites that already carry real traffic or transaction volume and need infrastructure someone else manages: patching, scaling, backups and staging handled without a developer on call. It also suits Magento or Shopware merchants who need PCI compliant hosting and are prepared to request a custom quote rather than pick from a fixed price list.
It’s a poor fit for a brand new blog, an early stage store still testing an idea, or anyone on a tight budget, since even the entry level Spark plan costs more than most basic shared hosting. Worth flagging directly: Nexcess’s published data centers span the US, Europe (including Amsterdam), Asia Pacific, Brazil and Lagos, Nigeria, but none are located in Morocco or elsewhere in North Africa, and its own documentation doesn’t confirm Arabic or French language support. A Morocco or MENA focused audience will likely see better latency and local language support from a host with an actual footprint in the region, so weigh that against Nexcess’s ecommerce feature set before committing.
How to get started
- Decide whether you need WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento or Shopware hosting, since Nexcess prices and packages each separately
- Compare your expected site count or store count against the plan tiers above to pick a starting plan rather than the cheapest option
- Sign up through the link below and use Nexcess’s free migration service if you’re moving an existing site over
- Set up a staging environment before making major changes, since it’s included on every plan
- Confirm your renewal price before the introductory discount period ends, and set a reminder to review it
FAQ
Does Nexcess have a data center in Morocco or North Africa? No. Its published locations cover North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Brazil and Lagos, Nigeria, but none in Morocco or the wider Maghreb, so latency for a Morocco based audience will depend on which region you provision closest to, likely Europe rather than a local option.
Can I host a Magento or Shopware store on Nexcess? Yes. Both are supported under managed hosting, but pricing for these platforms is quoted individually rather than listed on a fixed plan page.
Does Nexcess offer a free trial? Not a free trial, but plans come with a 30 day money back guarantee, and most tiers carry a discounted rate for the first three months.
Is Nexcess cheaper than WP Engine or SiteGround for WooCommerce? Entry level Nexcess WooCommerce pricing (Starter at $19/mo) undercuts many managed competitors at the low end, but costs rise quickly as store count and resource needs grow, so compare the tier you’d actually need, not just the starting price.
Disclosure: Moroccopreneur may earn a commission if you sign up for Nexcess through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
