IONOS vs WebHosting UK: which is better for UK websites?
Short answer
WebHosting UK wins on our overall score
IONOS6.2/10
vs
WebHosting UK8.6/10
WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 against 6.2 for IONOS, mainly on UK data centre and renewal price (inc vat). IONOS is stronger on guide features.
Choose IONOS for budget buyers or storage-heavy sites. Choose WebHosting UK for UK small businesses or users wanting transparent renewals.
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Side by side (entry plans)
| Item | IONOS | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Standard | Starter |
| Intro price /mo | £3.60£3/mo for 6mo ex VAT | £3.95£3.29/mo ex VAT |
| Renewal /mo | £7.20£6/mo | £3.95£3.29/mo |
| Term | Monthly after promo | Monthly |
| Year 1 cost | £65 | £47 |
| 3-year cost | £238 | £142 |
| Storage | 100 GB NVMe | 10 GB SSD |
| Sites | Unlimited | 2 |
| 1 | Unlimited | |
| UK data centre | No UK data centre verified | UK data centre |
| 24/7 live chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone support | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Email included | Yes | Yes |
| Daily backups | Yes | Not stated |
| 1-click installer | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | Not stated | Yes |
| Free domain | Yes | Not stated |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Prices verified 2026-11-01 (IONOS) and 2026-11-01 (WebHosting UK). Highlighted = cheaper. "Not stated" means the pages we checked don't say.
Score breakdown
| Component (weight) | IONOS | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal price (inc VAT) (25%) | 5.5 | 10.0 |
| Intro price (inc VAT) (10%) | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Trustpilot (15%) | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Support (15%) | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Guide features (20%) | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| UK data centre (15%) | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| Total | 6.2 | 8.6 |
Same overall score as our homepage and reviews, calculated across all hosts we track. How it works.
IONOS
Rock-bottom entry prices with big storage allowances
- Very cheap first year (Plus £1/mo for 12 months)
- Huge NVMe storage allowances
- 24/7 phone, chat and email support
- Free domain and SSL
- Renewal jump after promo
- UK data centre for shared hosting not stated
- Few mailboxes on lower plans
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 IONOS?
On our overall score, WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 and IONOS scores 6.2/10. 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, IONOS or WebHosting UK?
On entry plans including VAT: IONOS Standard costs about £65 in year one and £238 over three years; WebHosting UK Starter costs about £47 and £142. That includes the switch to renewal pricing after any promotion.
Do IONOS and WebHosting UK have UK data centres?
IONOS: not verified (Shared hosting data centre location in UK not stated (existing record)). WebHosting UK: yes (UK data centres).
Can I switch from IONOS 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.