# Fasthosts vs Krystal Comparison | | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.6 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 28 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (92.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | £7.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Fasthosts Pros: - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Domain Management (2 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Confusing (1 reviews) ### Krystal Pros: - Customer Support (8 reviews) - Helpful (7 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (3 reviews) - High Cost (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.8 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 9.6 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 9.6 (22 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.8 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.9 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.9 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 10.0 (26 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Fasthosts #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Krystal #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Amethyst Price: £7.00 Per Month Description: Perfect for personal and hobby sites without breaking the bank. Key Features: - Standard performance - 1 CPU, 2GB RAM - 1 site hosted - 10GB NVMe storage [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/krystal/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Content Delivery Network (CDN) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Content | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Static Content Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cache purging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN) | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CMS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### E-Commerce Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Headless Commerce | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Decoupling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **REST APIs** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Data Orchestration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Generative AI | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Merchandising/Marketing | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Storefront Design Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Product Visualization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Recommendations / Personalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Promotions and Discounts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Shopping Cart Abandonment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Product Reviews** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **SEO** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Product Catalog | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Content Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Product Configuration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Product Search and Filtering** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Intangible Products** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Order Process | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Checkout Process** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Shipping Options** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Tax Display and Processing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Order Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Returns / Refunds** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-Channel Fulfillment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Multi-Channel Support | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Omnichannel** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Mobile** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Social Commerce** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Customer Service** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Store Locator** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **3rd-Party Store Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **B2B** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Platform | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **APIs** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Integrations to Add-on Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Reporting / Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Security** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-Site Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Admin Access Rights** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Test-to-Product Migration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross Browser Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Email Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Sorting & Filtering | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Attachment Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Sorting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Predefined Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gmail Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Apple Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Time Management | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Email Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Snooze** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Generative AI | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Email Management | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Shared Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | 9.6/10 | 6 | #### Support | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Technical Support** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Multiple Website Hosting** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Bandwidth Support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Knowledge Base Support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | #### Free Resources | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Free Website Builder** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Free Domain Name** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Free Migration** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | ### Dedicated Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | 9.2/10 | 7 | #### Set Up | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Installation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Speed** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Data Backup and Restoration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Domain and Sub-Domain Support** | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | | **Technical Support** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | ### Reseller Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | 9.7/10 | 8 | #### Customization | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Custom DNS name servers ** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Self branding** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Bandwidth support** | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | | **Flexible hosting plans** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Backup and restoration** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | | **cPanel Management** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **Domain Reseller Account Support** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Fully Managed Service** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **IP Addresses Support** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | ### WordPress Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | 9.8/10 | 9 | #### Performance | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Plugins and Theme support** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | | **Site management** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **Technical Support** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Caching** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Free Website Transfers** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Backup** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Activity monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | | **Malware identification and removal** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | | **WAF and DDoS Protectiob** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Free Resources | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Email** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Domain** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | | **SSL Certificates** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | ### Email | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Web Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Domain Registrars | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Security - Domain Registrar | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Advanced DNS management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WHOIS privacy protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Two-factor authentication (2FA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Bulk domain management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain parking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto-renewal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support and service - Domain Registrar | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Knowledge base and tutorials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain transfer assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **24/7 customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Email forwarding and hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website builder integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain auction and backordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### VPS Hosting Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | 9.8/10 | 10 | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Hosting Management | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **Bandwidth Allowance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Email Hosting** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Control Panel Integration** | Not enough data | 10.0 (10 reviews) | | **CMS Support** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | | **Web Framework Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **File Management** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Database Support** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | ### Website Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fasthosts** | N/A | N/A | | **Krystal** | N/A | N/A | #### Customizations | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HTML Input** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain Name** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Growth | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Site Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Email Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WordPress Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (5):** [Dedicated Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dedicated-hosting), [Shared Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-hosting), [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Reseller Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/reseller-hosting), [Domain Registrars](https://www.g2.com/categories/domain-registrars) **Unique to Fasthosts (3):** [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-builder), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email) **Unique to Krystal (5):** [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms), [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management), [Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-delivery-network-cdn) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Fasthosts | Krystal | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 81.8% | 92.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 18.2% | 7.1% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Fasthosts - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.3% - **Machinery:** 9.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 9.1% - **Investment Banking:** 9.1% - **Internet:** 9.1% - **Human Resources:** 9.1% - **Design:** 9.1% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 9.1% - **Automotive:** 9.1% #### Krystal - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Consulting:** 10.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.7% - **Entertainment:** 10.7% - **Design:** 10.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1% - **Publishing:** 3.6% - **Printing:** 3.6% - **Photography:** 3.6% - **Other:** 17.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Fasthosts - [IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (151 reviews) - [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (817 reviews) - [Bluehost](https://www.g2.com/products/bluehost/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (280 reviews) - [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews) - [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (295 reviews) - [WP Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/wp-engine/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews) - [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1126 reviews) - [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews) - [GoDaddy Domains](https://www.g2.com/products/godaddy-godaddy-domains/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (962 reviews) - [Squarespace](https://www.g2.com/products/squarespace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1133 reviews) ### Alternatives to Krystal - [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (295 reviews) - [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (817 reviews) - [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1126 reviews) - [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1455 reviews) - [WP Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/wp-engine/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews) - [WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (862 reviews) - [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews) - [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews) - [ScalaHosting](https://www.g2.com/products/scalahosting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (479 reviews) - [UltaHost](https://www.g2.com/products/ultahost/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Fasthosts No discussions available for this product. ### Krystal No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fasthosts-vs-krystal)