Head-to-head · Shared Web Hosting
Krystal Hosting vs WebSilica
Krystal Hosting leads on 0 checks, WebSilica on 1, and 4 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 WebSilica score identically on our rubric (3.0 out of 10) for shared web hosting; Krystal Hosting sits at #133 and WebSilica at #146 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
WebSilica leads on websites included: 5 websites versus 1 websites.
Krystal Hosting is the better fit for security-conscious users wanting premium support. WebSilica is the better fit for developers hosting multiple applications.
- Krystal Hosting fits best
Security-conscious users wanting premium support
- WebSilica fits best
Developers hosting multiple applications
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Side by side
| Feature | Krystal Hosting 3.0/10 Visit ↗ | WebSilica 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #133 in Shared Web Hosting | #146 in Shared Web Hosting |
| Best for | Security-conscious users wanting premium support | Developers hosting multiple applications |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £7/mo | $3.98/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Features Krystal Hosting 2/2 · WebSilica 2/2 | ||
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 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 → |
WebSilica provides shared web hosting for personal sites, blogs, small businesses, and growing websites. Its plans combine NVMe SSD storage, free SSL certificates, daily automated backups, cPanel management, email, and application… 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
WebSilica — where it wins
- Five websites on the Personal plan with daily backups and free SSL
- LiteSpeed, Varnish, Memcached, and Redis caching are included
- SSH/SFTP, cPanel, migration, and 400-plus app installation support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Listed prices use annual billing
- The service is available through the web platform
- Krystal Hosting3.0/10 · Paid
A security-focused shared host with strong features, but limited value on its entry plan.
Try Krystal HostingFull verdict → - WebSilica3.0/10 · Paid
A developer-friendly shared host with broad application support and practical caching tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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