Fasthosts vs SiteGround: 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 SiteGround is still a strong choice depending on your priorities (see below).
Pricing and features side by side
| Fasthosts | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £1/mo for 3mo (Monthly after promo) | ~£2.99/mo intro (12 months) |
| Renewal | £5.75/mo | ~£14.99/mo |
| Storage (entry plan) | 100 GB SSD | 10 GB SSD |
| Sites included | 1 | 1 |
| Emails included | 1 | Unlimited |
| UK based | Yes | No |
| Trustpilot | 4.6★ | 4.9★ |
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
SiteGround — pros
- Excellent support (4.9 Trustpilot)
- Managed security & daily backups
- Great WordPress performance
- Free CDN & SSL
cons
- Renewal prices are high
- Storage smaller than budget hosts
- Entry promo then large jump
When to choose each
Choose Fasthosts if…
Choose Fasthosts if you value uk small businesses or multiple sites.
Choose SiteGround if…
Choose SiteGround if you value wordpress sites or businesses valuing support.
Our verdict
We compared Fasthosts and SiteGround on entry price (£1/mo for 3mo vs ~£2.99/mo intro), renewal price (£5.75/mo vs ~£14.99/mo), storage, sites, email allowances, UK data-centre presence and Trustpilot rating (4.6★ vs 4.9★). On balance Fasthosts wins for most UK users, but SiteGround may suit you better if you prefer a UK-based provider.
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