Krystal vs WebHosting UK: which is better for UK websites?
Short answer
WebHosting UK wins on our overall score
Krystal6.5/10
vs
WebHosting UK8.6/10
WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 against 6.5 for Krystal, mainly on renewal price (inc vat) and support. Krystal is stronger on guide features.
Choose Krystal for ethical buyers or UK businesses. Choose WebHosting UK for UK small businesses or users wanting transparent renewals.
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Side by side (entry plans)
| Item | Krystal | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Amethyst | Starter |
| Intro price /mo | £8.40£7/mo ex VAT | £3.95£3.29/mo ex VAT |
| Renewal /mo | £8.40£7/mo | £3.95£3.29/mo |
| Term | Monthly | Monthly |
| Year 1 cost | £101 | £47 |
| 3-year cost | £302 | £142 |
| Storage | 10 GB NVMe | 10 GB SSD |
| Sites | 1 | 2 |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| UK data centre | UK data centre | UK data centre |
| 24/7 live chat | Not stated | Yes |
| Phone support | Office hours | 24/7 |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Email included | Yes | Yes |
| Daily backups | Yes | Not stated |
| 1-click installer | Yes | Yes |
| Staging | Yes | Yes |
| Free domain | No | Not stated |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Prices verified 2026-11-01 (Krystal) and 2026-11-01 (WebHosting UK). Highlighted = cheaper. "Not stated" means the pages we checked don't say.
Score breakdown
| Component (weight) | Krystal | WebHosting UK |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal price (inc VAT) (25%) | 4.7 | 10.0 |
| Intro price (inc VAT) (10%) | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| Trustpilot (15%) | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Support (15%) | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| Guide features (20%) | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| UK data centre (15%) | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Total | 6.5 | 8.6 |
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
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 Krystal?
On our overall score, WebHosting UK scores 8.6/10 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 WebHosting UK?
On entry plans including VAT: Krystal Amethyst costs about £101 in year one and £302 over three years; WebHosting UK Starter costs about £47 and £142. That includes the switch to renewal pricing after any promotion.
Do Krystal and WebHosting UK have UK data centres?
Krystal: yes (London data centres). WebHosting UK: yes (UK data centres).
Can I switch from Krystal 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.