Stagecoach offers three plans: Scout, Guard, and Outrider, each built for where your business is right now.
Scout, Guard, and Outrider at a Glance
| Plan | Price | Best for | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout | $35/mo | New or lean sites | Free SSL, Unlimited Free Migrations, Daily Backups, One-Click Staging |
| Guard | $50/mo | Sites that can’t afford a security lapse | Everything in Scout, plus 100% Uptime Monitoring, Daily Malware Scans, Advanced Security, Managed Plugin Updates |
| Outrider | $69/mo | High-traffic or performance-sensitive sites | Everything in Guard, plus AI Powered Speed Boost, 24/7 Expert Support, Speed Performance Monitoring, High Capacity PHP Workers |
When Scout Is Enough
Scout covers the fundamentals: SSL, backups, staging, and free migration if you’re switching hosts. It fits a new site, a small brochure-style business site, or anything where security monitoring and performance tuning aren’t yet a priority.
When You Need Guard’s Security Layer
Guard adds 100% Uptime Monitoring, Daily Malware Scans, Advanced Security, and Managed Plugin Updates, so you’re not the one remembering to run them. Most service businesses land on this tier once the website starts generating real leads or collecting customer information through a form.
When Outrider’s Speed and Support Make Sense
Outrider fits sites where speed and responsiveness show up directly in revenue: higher traffic, more product or service pages, or a business that can’t wait on a support ticket. AI Powered Speed Boost and Speed Performance Monitoring build on everything in Guard, and 24/7 Expert Support means a question doesn’t wait for business hours.
Adding Trailhand to Any Plan
Trailhand layers on top of Scout, Guard, or Outrider for $99/mo and covers unlimited website edits: text, images, blog posts, and form changes, handled without you touching a page builder. The plan you pick handles the infrastructure. Adding Trailhand covers the content side too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade plans later?
Yes. Start with what fits today and move up as your traffic, security needs, or support requirements grow.
What does “100% Uptime Monitoring” mean?
It’s a monitoring feature included from Guard up: we track your site’s uptime continuously and catch issues fast. It describes the monitoring capability, not a guaranteed uptime percentage.
Does every plan include free migrations?
Yes, Unlimited Free Migrations is included starting with Scout, so moving from a shared hosting plan doesn’t cost extra.
Not sure whether you’re a Scout, a Guard, or an Outrider yet? The feature-by-feature breakdown on Features usually settles it, and Pricing has the current numbers for each tier. Still torn between two? Ring the Stagecoach and tell us where your site’s headed.