Hostinger vs WebHosting UK: which is better for UK websites?
Short answer
WebHosting UK wins on our overall score
Hostinger6.3/10
vs
WebHosting UK8.6/10
WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 against 6.3 for Hostinger, mainly on renewal price (inc vat) and support. Hostinger is stronger on intro price (inc vat).
Choose Hostinger for beginners or small blogs. Choose WebHosting UK for UK small businesses or users wanting transparent renewals.
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Side by side (entry plans)
| Item | Hostinger | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Single | Starter |
| Intro price /mo | £1.79£1.49/mo ex VAT | £3.95£3.29/mo ex VAT |
| Renewal /mo | £9.59£7.99/mo | £3.95£3.29/mo |
| Term | 48 months | Monthly |
| Year 1 cost | £86 | £47 |
| 3-year cost | £86 | £142 |
| Storage | 10 GB SSD | 10 GB SSD |
| Sites | 1 | 2 |
| 1 (free) | Unlimited | |
| UK data centre | UK data centre | UK data centre |
| 24/7 live chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone support | Not stated | 24/7 |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Email included | Yes | Yes |
| Daily backups | No | Not stated |
| 1-click installer | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | Not stated | Yes |
| Free domain | Yes | Not stated |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Prices verified 2026-11-01 (Hostinger) and 2026-11-01 (WebHosting UK). Highlighted = cheaper. "Not stated" means the pages we checked don't say.
Score breakdown
| Component (weight) | Hostinger | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal price (inc VAT) (25%) | 4.1 | 10.0 |
| Intro price (inc VAT) (10%) | 6.7 | 3.0 |
| Trustpilot (15%) | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Support (15%) | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| Guide features (20%) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| UK data centre (15%) | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Total | 6.3 | 8.6 |
Same overall score as our homepage and reviews, calculated across all hosts we track. How it works.
Hostinger
Cheapest multi-year intro prices, with a selectable UK server location
- Very low entry price on 48-month prepay
- Free domain on Single (Premium+: free for 1 year)
- UK server location selectable
- Free SSL, CDN and 1-click WordPress
- Big renewal jump (Single £1.49 → £7.99/mo ex VAT)
- Lowest prices need 48 months paid upfront
- Single plan: 1 site, weekly backups
WebHosting UK
Leeds-based host with transparent pricing and 24/7 UK support
- UK host with UK data centres
- 24/7 support by phone, chat and tickets
- No renewal price jump
- cPanel with 1-click installer
- Not the cheapest in year one vs promo deals
- No multi-year prepay discounts
- Smaller storage allowances (10 GB Starter)
Frequently asked questions
Is WebHosting UK better than Hostinger?
On our overall score, WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 and Hostinger scores 6.3/10. The score weights renewal price, intro price (both inc VAT), Trustpilot, support, features and UK data centre; the breakdown table on this page shows where each one wins.
Which is cheaper, Hostinger or WebHosting UK?
On entry plans including VAT: Hostinger Single costs about £86 in year one and £86 over three years; WebHosting UK Starter costs about £47 and £142. That includes the switch to renewal pricing after any promotion.
Do Hostinger and WebHosting UK have UK data centres?
Hostinger: yes (United Kingdom is a selectable server location for web and cloud hosting (also EU/US/Asia)). WebHosting UK: yes (UK data centres).
Can I switch from Hostinger to WebHosting UK later?
Yes. You can move a site between hosts at any time; the main costs are your time and any unused prepaid term. See our guide to moving host for a step-by-step checklist.