Krystal vs SiteGround: which is better for UK websites?
Short answer
SiteGround wins on our overall score
Krystal6.5/10
vs
SiteGround6.6/10
SiteGround scores 6.6/10 against 6.5 for Krystal, mainly on intro price (inc vat) and support. Krystal is stronger on renewal price (inc vat).
Choose Krystal for ethical buyers or UK businesses. Choose SiteGround for wordpress sites or owners who value support over price.
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Side by side (entry plans)
| Item | Krystal | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Amethyst | StartUp |
| Intro price /mo | £8.40£7/mo ex VAT | £2.39£1.99/mo ex VAT |
| Renewal /mo | £8.40£7/mo | £16.79£13.99/mo |
| Term | Monthly | 12 months |
| Year 1 cost | £101 | £29 |
| 3-year cost | £302 | £432 |
| Storage | 10 GB NVMe | 10 GB SSD |
| Sites | 1 | 1 |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| UK data centre | UK data centre | UK data centre |
| 24/7 live chat | Not stated | Yes |
| Phone support | Office hours | Not stated |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Email included | Yes | Yes |
| Daily backups | Yes | Yes |
| 1-click installer | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | Yes | No |
| Free domain | No | Yes |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Prices verified 2026-11-01 (Krystal) and 2026-11-01 (SiteGround). Highlighted = cheaper. "Not stated" means the pages we checked don't say.
Score breakdown
| Component (weight) | Krystal | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal price (inc VAT) (25%) | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Intro price (inc VAT) (10%) | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| Trustpilot (15%) | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Support (15%) | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Guide features (20%) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| UK data centre (15%) | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Total | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Same overall score as our homepage and reviews, calculated across all hosts we track. How it works.
Krystal
UK-based, renewable-powered host with flat pricing (no renewal jump)
- Renewable-powered, listed by the Green Web Foundation
- UK company with London data centres
- Daily backups included
- Unlimited mailboxes on every plan
- Higher entry price than promo-led hosts
- Free domain not included on the entry plan
- Live chat hours not stated as 24/7
SiteGround
Managed WordPress hosting with a 4.9★ Trustpilot score and London data centre
- Trustpilot 4.9★
- Daily backups and managed WordPress
- London data centre selectable
- 24/7 live chat and tickets
- Steepest renewal here (StartUp £1.99 → £13.99/mo ex VAT)
- StartUp: 1 site, 10 GB
- No phone support listed; no staging on entry plan
Frequently asked questions
Is SiteGround better than Krystal?
On our overall score, SiteGround scores 6.6/10 and Krystal scores 6.5/10. 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, Krystal or SiteGround?
On entry plans including VAT: Krystal Amethyst costs about £101 in year one and £302 over three years; SiteGround StartUp costs about £29 and £432. That includes the switch to renewal pricing after any promotion.
Do Krystal and SiteGround have UK data centres?
Krystal: yes (London data centres). SiteGround: yes (London data centre selectable (also US/EU/APAC)).
Can I switch from Krystal to SiteGround 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.