UK Host Compare123 Reg vs Fasthosts: Which UK Web Host Is Better?
Data captured 2026-09-02 from both providers' official UK pages · Affiliate disclosure
Quick verdict
🏆 Fasthosts
For UK users comparing published prices, Fasthosts takes it on our scoring rule (UK data-centre presence, then renewal price, then Trustpilot). Fasthosts renews at £5.75/mo vs £251.64/yr for 123 Reg on the entry plan — the renewal price is the number that matters most over time. Runner-up 123 Reg is still a strong choice depending on your priorities (see below).
Pricing and features side by side
| 123 Reg | Fasthosts | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £1.99/mo (3-year term) | £1/mo for 3mo (Monthly after promo) |
| Renewal | £251.64/yr | £5.75/mo |
| Storage (entry plan) | 25 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD |
| Sites included | 1 | 1 |
| Emails included | 1 | 1 |
| UK based | Yes | Yes |
| Trustpilot | 3.9★ | 4.6★ |
💷 £1/mo for 3mo is £0.99 cheaper on the entry price. £5.75/mo is £15.22/mo cheaper on monthly renewal cost.
123 Reg — pros
- Very low upfront for 3-year lock
- Free domain & SSL
- cPanel control panel
- UK data centres
cons
- High renewal prices
- 3-year lock-in commitment
- Mixed support reviews
Fasthosts — pros
- Free domain included
- UK data centres
- Generous storage
- ISO 27001 & Tier IV certified
- Green hosting
cons
- Renewal prices jump after promo
- Cheapest plans include few emails
When to choose each
Choose 123 Reg if…
Choose 123 Reg if you value users happy to commit 3 years or budget multi-site hosting.
Choose Fasthosts if…
Choose Fasthosts if you value uk small businesses or multiple sites.
Our notes on 123 Reg
123 Reg's 3-year lock-in deals are the cheapest way to host for a long stretch, but you're committing: renewal prices after the term are eye-watering. It's a GoDaddy-owned brand with UK data centres and a familiar cPanel interface. Only pick it if you're confident you won't want to move for three years.
Our notes on Fasthosts
Fasthosts has been at it for over two decades and leans hard into UK data centres and small-business features. The promo pricing (99p–£1/mo) is eye-catching, but the renewal jump is steep — budget for the real price after the first term. For UK businesses that value local support and generous storage, it's a strong, safe choice.
Our verdict
We compared 123 Reg and Fasthosts on entry price (£1.99/mo vs £1/mo for 3mo), renewal price (£251.64/yr vs £5.75/mo), storage, sites, email allowances, UK data-centre presence and Trustpilot rating (3.9★ vs 4.6★). On the data, Fasthosts wins for most UK users because fasthosts renews at £5.75/mo vs £251.64/yr for 123 reg on the entry plan — the renewal price is the number that matters most over time. 123 Reg may suit you better if you value users happy to commit 3 years or budget multi-site hosting.
Common questions
Which of these hosts is better for UK users?
The one that wins our scoring rule on this page: UK data-centre presence first, then lower renewal price, then Trustpilot rating. The verdict box at the top shows the winner and the numbers behind it.
Why does the renewal price matter so much?
Because entry prices are promotional. A host that looks cheap at £1/mo can renew at £10/mo, which over two years costs more than a host with a flat £5/mo price. We always show both figures so you can compare like-for-like.
Can I switch hosts later if I change my mind?
Yes. All providers on this site support moving your site out (most provide migration help, some free). Watch for 3-year lock-ins like 123 Reg's, where early exit can cost you the promo discount.
Do these comparisons consider real-world performance?
We compare verifiable published data: prices, features, UK presence and Trustpilot scores. We don't fabricate speed tests. For performance, we point you to the provider's own guarantees (uptime SLAs, NVMe/CDN specs).
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