Fasthosts vs IONOS: 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 edges it on the data we captured — UK data-centre presence, renewal pricing and Trustpilot score all favour it. Runner-up IONOS is still a strong choice depending on your priorities (see below).
Pricing and features side by side
| Fasthosts | IONOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £1/mo for 3mo (Monthly after promo) | £3/mo for 6mo (Monthly after promo) |
| Renewal | £5.75/mo | £6/mo |
| Storage (entry plan) | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB NVMe |
| Sites included | 1 | Unlimited |
| Emails included | 1 | 1 |
| UK based | Yes | No |
| Trustpilot | 4.6★ | 4.4★ |
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
IONOS — pros
- Very cheap entry
- Huge storage allowances
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
- Free domain + SSL
- 30-day money-back
cons
- Email/backup not on all plans
- Renewal jump after promo
- Not UK-based (EU data centres)
When to choose each
Choose Fasthosts if…
Choose Fasthosts if you value uk small businesses or multiple sites.
Choose IONOS if…
Choose IONOS if you value budget buyers or storage-heavy sites.
Our verdict
We compared Fasthosts and IONOS on entry price (£1/mo for 3mo vs £3/mo for 6mo), renewal price (£5.75/mo vs £6/mo), storage, sites, email allowances, UK data-centre presence and Trustpilot rating (4.6★ vs 4.4★). On balance Fasthosts wins for most UK users, but IONOS may suit you better if you prefer a UK-based provider.
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