Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
Krystal Hosting vs bodHOST
Krystal Hosting leads on 1 check, bodHOST 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
Krystal Hosting and bodHOST score identically on our rubric (3.0 out of 10) for shared web hosting; Krystal Hosting sits at #133 and bodHOST at #143 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Krystal Hosting leads on storage: 10 GB versus 5 GB. bodHOST leads on websites included: 5 websites versus 1 websites.
Krystal Hosting is the better fit for security-conscious users wanting premium support. bodHOST is the better fit for low-cost cPanel hosting with daily backups.
- Krystal Hosting fits best
Security-conscious users wanting premium support
- bodHOST fits best
Low-cost cPanel hosting with daily backups
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Side by side
| Feature | Krystal Hosting 3.0/10 Visit ↗ | bodHOST 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #133 in Shared Web Hosting | #143 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | Security-conscious users wanting premium support | Low-cost cPanel hosting with daily backups |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £7/mo | $1.09/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Krystal Hosting 2/2 · bodHOST 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 10 GB (best) | 5 GB |
| Websites included | 1 websites | 5 websites (best) |
| Backup frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Email accounts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Control panel | CPanel | CPanel |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
bodHOST provides shared Linux and Windows web hosting for individuals, small businesses, blogs, portfolios, online stores, and websites built with Linux or Windows technologies. Its Linux plans use cPanel and include SSD storage,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
bodHOST — where it wins
- Linux Starter supports five websites, daily backups, and free SSL
- cPanel, Softaculous, multiple PHP versions, and migration assistance included
- Unlimited bandwidth and email accounts across the Linux plans
Where it doesn't
- Linux Starter provides 5GB of SSD disk space
- There is no free plan
- Windows hosting uses Plesk and Microsoft technologies instead of cPanel
- Krystal Hosting3.0/10 · Paid
A security-focused shared host with strong features, but limited value on its entry plan.
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Low-cost shared hosting with cPanel, daily backups, and room for five sites from $1.09 monthly.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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