Web Hosting Comparison UK
Our independent UK hosting comparison puts 23 providers side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: intro price, renewal cost, support quality, features, and best use case. No marketing fluff — just transparent data to help you compare web hosting and find the right fit.
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Top Comparison Table — All 23 UK Hosts
The complete web hosting comparison covering every provider we track. Sorted by our editorial ranking, with intro price, renewal cost, performance, support, and key features at a glance. Scroll sideways on mobile.
| # | Provider | Intro Price | Renewal | TTFB | Uptime SLA | Support | SSL | Backups | Score | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | £2.99/mo | £14.99/mo | 142ms | 99.99% | Live Chat, Phone | 9.1 | Visit | ||
| 2 |  | £2.95/mo | £10.99/mo | 245ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Phone | 7.8 | Visit | ||
| 3 |  | £1.00/mo | £8.00/mo | 168ms | 99.99% | Live Chat, Phone | 8.0 | Visit | ||
| 4 |  | £30.00/mo | £30.00/mo | 98ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Email | 9.3 | Visit | ||
| 5 |  | £2.99/mo | £12.99/mo | 156ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Phone | 8.2 | Visit | ||
| 6 |  | £2.59/mo | £5.99/mo | 198ms | 100% | Live Chat, Email | 8.0 | Visit | ||
| 7 |  | £2.99/mo | £12.99/mo | 245ms | 99.99% | Live Chat, Phone | 7.9 | Visit | ||
| 8 |  | £2.95/mo | £14.03/mo | 198ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Phone | 7.6 | Visit | ||
| 9 |  | £1.59/mo | £7.96/mo | 178ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 8.5 | Visit | ||
| 10 |  | £16.79/mo | £16.79/mo | 100ms | 99.95% | Live Chat, Email | 9.0 | Visit | ||
| 11 |  | £1.97/mo | £6.80/mo | 285ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 8.2 | Visit | ||
| 12 |  | £1.57/mo | £4.73/mo | 320ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Phone | 8.0 | Visit | ||
| 13 |  | £11.84/mo | £11.84/mo | 94ms | 99.95% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 8.8 | Visit | ||
| 14 |  | £2.20/mo | £7.89/mo | 185ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 7.8 | Visit | ||
| 15 |  | £5.17/mo | £5.17/mo | 165ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 7.6 | Visit | ||
| 16 |  | £5.00/mo | £5.00/mo | 145ms | 99.99% | Phone, Ticket System | 7.8 | Visit | ||
| 17 |  | £2.99/mo | £6.99/mo | 210ms | 99.9% | Phone, Live Chat | 7.0 | Visit | ||
| 18 |  | £11.00/mo | £11.00/mo | 180ms | 99.99% | Live Chat, Ticket System | 8.5 | Visit | ||
| 19 |  | £19.00/mo | £19.00/mo | 136ms | 100% | Phone, Live Chat | 8.5 | Visit | ||
| 20 |  | £3.78/mo | £3.78/mo | 290ms | No formal SLA | Ticket System, Email | 7.8 | Visit | ||
| 21 |  | £0.00/mo | £2.00/mo | 350ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Email | 7.0 | Visit | ||
| 22 |  | £1.67/mo | £5.03/mo | 420ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Email | 6.8 | Visit | ||
| 23 |  | £0.00/mo | £2.00/mo | 400ms | 99.9% | Live Chat, Phone | 6.8 | Visit |
Ranked by our editorial score, which weights performance (30%), value (25%), features (20%), support (15%), and security (10%). See how we compare hosting for full methodology.
Compare by Intro Price
Introductory pricing is the first thing most people look at when they compare web hosting UK providers — but it only tells half the story. This table sorts all 23 hosts from cheapest to most expensive entry-level plan so you can spot the best deals at a glance.
| Provider | Intro Price | Annual Cost (Yr 1) | What You Get | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £0.00/mo | £0.00 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £0.00/mo | £0.00 | SSD · No free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £1.00/mo | £12.00 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.99% uptime | Read → |
| £1.57/mo | £18.84 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £1.59/mo | £19.08 | NVMe SSD (Cloud) · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £1.67/mo | £20.04 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £1.97/mo | £23.64 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £2.20/mo | £26.40 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £2.59/mo | £31.08 | SSD · Free SSL · 100% uptime | Read → |
| £2.95/mo | £35.40 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £2.95/mo | £35.40 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £2.99/mo | £35.88 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.99% uptime | Read → |
| £2.99/mo | £35.88 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £2.99/mo | £35.88 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.99% uptime | Read → |
| £2.99/mo | £35.88 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £3.78/mo | £45.36 | NVMe SSD · No free SSL · No formal SLA uptime | Read → |
| £5.00/mo | £60.00 | SSD / NVMe · Free SSL · 99.99% uptime | Read → |
| £5.17/mo | £62.04 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
| £11.00/mo | £132.00 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.99% uptime | Read → |
| £11.84/mo | £142.08 | SSD · Free SSL · 99.95% uptime | Read → |
| £16.79/mo | £201.48 | HA NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.95% uptime | Read → |
| £19.00/mo | £228.00 | SSD · Free SSL · 100% uptime | Read → |
| £30.00/mo | £360.00 | NVMe SSD · Free SSL · 99.9% uptime | Read → |
💡 Tip: The cheapest intro price does not always mean the best deal. Check the renewal price comparison below — some hosts increase prices by 400%+ after year one. For a complete cost breakdown, see our hosting prices comparison.
Compare by Renewal Price
Renewal price is where the real cost of hosting lives. Some providers double — or even quadruple — their pricing after the intro period. Any serious hosting comparison must expose the increase so you can budget honestly and avoid bill shock.
| Provider | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Annual Cost (Yr 2+) | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £0.00/mo | £2.00/mo | +Infinity% | £24.00/yr | 8.0 |
| £0.00/mo | £2.00/mo | +Infinity% | £24.00/yr | 7.0 |
| £3.78/mo | £3.78/mo | No increase | £45.36/yr | 9.5 |
| £1.57/mo | £4.73/mo | +201% | £56.76/yr | 8.5 |
| £5.00/mo | £5.00/mo | No increase | £60.00/yr | 7.5 |
| £1.67/mo | £5.03/mo | +201% | £60.36/yr | 6.0 |
| £5.17/mo | £5.17/mo | No increase | £62.04/yr | 7.0 |
| £2.59/mo | £5.99/mo | +131% | £71.88/yr | 8.5 |
| £1.97/mo | £6.80/mo | +245% | £81.60/yr | 9.0 |
| £2.99/mo | £6.99/mo | +134% | £83.88/yr | 7.0 |
| £2.20/mo | £7.89/mo | +259% | £94.68/yr | 8.5 |
| £1.59/mo | £7.96/mo | +401% | £95.52/yr | 8.0 |
| £1.00/mo | £8.00/mo | +700% | £96.00/yr | 8.5 |
| £2.95/mo | £10.99/mo | +273% | £131.88/yr | 7.0 |
| £11.00/mo | £11.00/mo | No increase | £132.00/yr | 7.5 |
| £11.84/mo | £11.84/mo | No increase | £142.08/yr | 7.5 |
| £2.99/mo | £12.99/mo | +334% | £155.88/yr | 8.0 |
| £2.99/mo | £12.99/mo | +334% | £155.88/yr | 7.5 |
| £2.95/mo | £14.03/mo | +376% | £168.36/yr | 7.5 |
| £2.99/mo | £14.99/mo | +401% | £179.88/yr | 7.5 |
| £16.79/mo | £16.79/mo | No increase | £201.48/yr | 7.0 |
| £19.00/mo | £19.00/mo | No increase | £228.00/yr | 7.0 |
| £30.00/mo | £30.00/mo | No increase | £360.00/yr | 7.0 |
Colour key: under 100% increase · 100–200% · over 200%
Compare by Support
When your website goes down at 2am, support quality matters more than anything else. This part of our web host comparison measures how many clicks it takes to reach a real human, what channels are available, and how knowledgeable the agents are.
| Provider | Channels | Clicks to Human | Support Score | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live ChatPhoneEmailTickets | 2 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatEmailTickets | 1 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket SystemPhoneKnowledge Base | 2 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatEmailPhoneTicket System | 1 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket System | 1 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| PhoneLive ChatTicket System | 1 clicks | 9.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmail | 2 clicks | 9.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmailTickets | 2 clicks | 8.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmail | 3 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmail | 2 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmailTicketsKnowledge Base | 2 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket SystemPhone | 1 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| PhoneTicket SystemLive Chat | 1 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket System | 2 clicks | 8.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhoneEmailTickets | 3 clicks | 7.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatEmailTicketsCallback | 4 clicks | 7.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket SystemEmailKnowledge Base | 2 clicks | 7.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatTicket System | 1 clicks | 7.5 | Read → |
| PhoneLive ChatTicket System | 2 clicks | 7.5 | Read → |
| Live ChatEmailPhone | 2 clicks | 7.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatPhone | 2 clicks | 7.0 | Read → |
| Live ChatEmailPhone | 2 clicks | 6.5 | Read → |
| Ticket SystemEmail | 3 clicks | 5.5 | Read → |
Compare by Features
Not all hosting plans are created equal. This section of our compare hosting guide breaks down the features that matter for day-to-day operations: storage type, free SSL, free domain, money-back guarantee, and server performance.
| Provider | Storage Type | Free SSL | Free Domain | Money-Back | TTFB | Perf. Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 142ms | 9.5 | |||
| SSD | 30 days | 245ms | 7.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 168ms | 8.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 98ms | 9.8 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 156ms | 8.5 | |||
| SSD | 97 days | 198ms | 7.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 90 days | 245ms | 7.0 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 198ms | 7.0 | |||
| NVMe SSD (Cloud) | 45 days | 178ms | 8.8 | |||
| HA NVMe SSD | 60 days | 100ms | 9.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 30 days | 285ms | 8.5 | |||
| SSD | 30 days | 320ms | 7.5 | |||
| SSD | 30 days | 94ms | 9.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 0 days | 185ms | 7.5 | |||
| SSD | 30 days | 165ms | 8.0 | |||
| SSD / NVMe | 30 days | 145ms | 8.0 | |||
| SSD | 14 days | 210ms | 6.5 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 0 days | 180ms | 9.0 | |||
| SSD | 30 days | 136ms | 9.0 | |||
| NVMe SSD | 14 days | 290ms | 8.5 | |||
| SSD | 0 days | 350ms | 5.5 | |||
| SSD | 14 days | 420ms | 6.5 | |||
| SSD | 0 days | 400ms | 5.0 |
Compare by Best Use Case
The best host for you depends on what you are building. This section of our UK hosting comparison matches providers to common use cases so you can jump straight to the right shortlist.
Personal Blogs & Portfolios
Lightweight shared hosting with easy setup and low cost
Small Business Websites
Reliable hosting with email, SSL, and UK-based support
Top support + NVMe performance
Dedicated resources from £2/mo
UK phone support + .co.uk bundle
WordPress Sites
Optimised WordPress hosting with staging and auto-updates
SuperCacher + free migration
Google Cloud + 37 data centres
Official WordPress.org recommended
E-commerce / WooCommerce
Scalable hosting with fast checkout and reliable uptime
Edge caching + 99.99% uptime
Free SSL + staging environments
Pay-as-you-go scaling
Developers & Agencies
SSH access, Git integration, staging environments, CLI tools
5 cloud providers + full CLI
DevKinsta local dev + Git push
SSH + WP-CLI + staging
High-Traffic Sites
Dedicated resources, CDN, and auto-scaling for traffic spikes
Auto-scaling on Google Cloud
DigitalOcean/Vultr/AWS backends
Managed VPS with root access
How We Compare Hosting
Every provider in this web hosting comparison UK guide is evaluated using the same methodology. We do not accept payment for placement — rankings are determined by weighted scores across five categories:
Performance (30%)
TTFB tested from a UK location, uptime SLA, server hardware (NVMe vs SSD), and CDN availability
Value (25%)
Intro price, renewal price, price increase ratio, and what features are included at each tier
Features (20%)
Free SSL, daily backups, email hosting, storage allowance, free domain, and staging environments
Support (15%)
Channels offered, clicks-to-human metric, response quality, and whether UK phone support is available
Security (10%)
Free SSL issuance, DDoS protection, WAF availability, account isolation, and 2FA on control panel
Monthly Updates
We re-check all prices, features, and test performance monthly. Data shown here reflects March 2026
Editorial independence: We earn commissions from some providers through affiliate links. This funds our testing but never influences rankings or scores. Providers with the highest commissions do not necessarily rank highest — for example, Fasthosts offers a generous affiliate programme but scores 7.5/10 in our system. See our affiliate disclosure for full details.
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