Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
KnownHost Shared Hosting vs Krystal Hosting
KnownHost Shared Hosting leads on 0 checks, Krystal Hosting on 0, and 5 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 scoreKnownHost Shared Hosting · 5.2/10
KnownHost Shared Hosting scores higher on our rubric for shared web hosting: 5.2 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #34 and #133.
KnownHost Shared Hosting is the better fit for secure WordPress and CMS hosting. Krystal Hosting is the better fit for security-conscious users wanting premium support.
- KnownHost Shared Hosting fits best
Secure WordPress and CMS hosting
- Krystal Hosting fits best
Security-conscious users wanting premium support
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Side by side
| Feature | KnownHost Shared Hosting 5.2/10 Visit ↗ | Krystal Hosting 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #34 in Shared Web Hosting | #133 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | Secure WordPress and CMS hosting | Security-conscious users wanting premium support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $3.47/mo | £7/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features KnownHost Shared Hosting 2/2 · Krystal Hosting 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Websites included | 1 websites | 1 websites |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Email accounts | 5 accounts | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | CPanel | CPanel |
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| Our verdict | KnownHost Shared Hosting is managed web hosting for personal websites, blogs, small businesses, and small online stores. It runs through a web interface and combines cPanel with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed and LSCache, email mailboxes, free… 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
KnownHost Shared Hosting — where it wins
- Daily JetBackup backups, free SSL, and Imunify360 protection
- cPanel, Softaculous, LiteSpeed, and LSCache simplify site management
- Free migration assistance and support for WordPress, Drupal, and OpenCart
Where it doesn't
- Basic supports only one website and five email accounts
- No free plan is available
- The broadest capacity starts at $14.96 per month on monthly billing
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
- KnownHost Shared Hosting5.2/10 · Paid
A security-focused shared host with strong essentials but limited entry-tier breadth.
Visit KnownHostFull 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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