[lioeters]

> WPEngine seems to be doing alright still

They raised $250m a couple years ago, and have been acquiring smaller companies like theme shops, local site management tool based on Docker and Electron, etc. They've got a mature platform suitable for businesses, and it looks like they have a very healthy growth trajectory.

On the other hand, for me they're becoming the "big company" in your description, and I'd prefer a self-hosted or at least open-source solution.