How GrabWP compares
GrabWP Pro vs the usual ways to run many WordPress sites
A fair, factual look at how GrabWP Pro compares with WordPress Multisite, multisite SaaS plugins, separate installs, and managed multi-site hosting. Every row reflects the standard behavior of each approach; your mileage varies with configuration.
| Capability | GrabWP Pro | WordPress Multisite | Multisite SaaS plugin | Separate installs | Managed multi-site host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated database per site | Yes | No | Depends | Yes | Depends |
| Isolated plugins & themes per site | Yes | No | Depends | Yes | Depends |
| One dashboard for every site | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Depends |
| Per-site backup & restore | Yes | Depends | Depends | Depends | Depends |
| Clone a site as a template | Yes | No | Depends | No | Depends |
| Own domain or path per site | Yes | Depends | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A failing plugin stays contained to one site | Yes | No | Depends | Yes | Depends |
| No per-site hosting account | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Depends |
| Runs on your own hosting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| One-time or flat platform cost | Yes | Yes | Depends | No | No |
Comparisons describe typical setups as of 2026. Other tools evolve; if you spot something out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.