Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
Fasthosts Web Hosting vs Krystal Hosting
Fasthosts Web Hosting leads on 1 check, Krystal Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFasthosts Web Hosting · 8.4/10
- Most featuresKrystal Hosting · 2 of 2
Fasthosts Web Hosting scores higher on our rubric for shared web hosting: 8.4 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #133.
Fasthosts Web Hosting leads on storage: 100 GB versus 10 GB. On backup frequency, Krystal Hosting gives you Daily where Fasthosts Web Hosting offers None. Krystal Hosting offers free ssl; Fasthosts Web Hosting doesn't. On control panel, Fasthosts Web Hosting gives you Custom where Krystal Hosting offers CPanel.
Fasthosts Web Hosting is the better fit for high-storage basic hosting. Krystal Hosting is the better fit for security-conscious users wanting premium support.
- Fasthosts Web Hosting fits best
High-storage basic hosting
- Krystal Hosting fits best
Security-conscious users wanting premium support
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Side by side
| Feature | Fasthosts Web Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Krystal Hosting 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #9 in Shared Web Hosting | #133 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | High-storage basic hosting | Security-conscious users wanting premium support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £5.75/mo | £7/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Web, Linux |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Fasthosts Web Hosting 0/2 · Krystal Hosting 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free migration | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 100 GB (best) | 10 GB |
| Websites included | 1 websites | 1 websites |
| Backup frequency | None | Daily |
| Email accounts | 1 accounts | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | Custom | CPanel |
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| Our verdict | Fasthosts Web Hosting is a paid shared hosting service for individuals, small businesses, developers and agencies. It supports web, Linux and Windows environments, with plans covering one to as many as 100 websites. The service combines… Read the review → |
Krystal Hosting provides Linux-based shared web hosting for personal sites, freelancers, professionals, and small businesses. Its service combines cPanel management with NVMe storage, email hosting, SSL certificates, backups, unlimited… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fasthosts Web Hosting — where it wins
- 100GB SSD storage and unlimited bandwidth on Start
- Linux or Windows hosting with FTP/SFTP and SSH access
- OneClick installation, databases, malware scanning and 24/7 support
Where it doesn't
- Start supports only one website
- Start does not include a free SSL certificate
- Shared hosting does not include built-in daily backups
Krystal Hosting — where it wins
- Firewall, scanning, 2FA, and DDoS protection
- cPanel, NVMe storage, free SSL, and unlimited bandwidth
- Migration support, email hosting, and 380-plus applications
Where it doesn't
- Amethyst supports only one website
- The entry price is £7 per month
- No free plan is available
- Fasthosts Web Hosting8.4/10 · Paid
A flexible shared host for storage-heavy sites, with SSL and backup trade-offs on Start.
Visit FasthostsFull verdict → - Krystal Hosting3.0/10 · Paid
A security-focused shared host with strong features, but limited value on its entry plan.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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