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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£7.00 Per Month
$2.99 Per Month
Krystal
Star Rating
(28)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
£7.00 Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plansSiteGround
Star Rating
(283)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.99 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SiteGround excels in its Technical Support, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while Krystal also offers strong support but slightly lower at 9.8. Reviewers mention that SiteGround's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it a reliable choice for users needing assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Krystal shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.6 compared to SiteGround's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate Krystal's intuitive interface, which simplifies the management of websites, making it particularly appealing for small business owners.
- Users say that SiteGround's Backup and Restoration features are robust, scoring 9.6, while Krystal leads slightly with a perfect score of 10.0. Reviewers highlight the peace of mind that comes with Krystal's seamless backup processes, ensuring data safety.
- G2 users report that Krystal offers superior Performance in terms of Site Management and Plugins and Theme Support, scoring 10.0 and 9.8 respectively, while SiteGround scores 9.5 and 8.9. Reviewers mention that Krystal's performance is particularly beneficial for e-commerce sites requiring fast load times.
- Users report that SiteGround's Customization options, particularly with Custom DNS Name Servers, score 9.8, while Krystal achieves a perfect score of 10.0. Reviewers mention that Krystal's flexibility in customization allows for more tailored solutions for unique business needs.
- Reviewers mention that Krystal's Security features, including Malware Identification and Removal, score 9.5, outperforming SiteGround's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate the comprehensive security measures Krystal implements, which enhances their confidence in hosting sensitive data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Krystal
Amethyst
£7.00
Per Month
Perfect for personal and hobby sites without breaking the bank.
- Standard performance - 1 CPU, 2GB RAM
- 1 site hosted
- 10GB NVMe storage
SiteGround
StartUp
$2.99
Per Month
Crafted for a Great Web Start
- One Website
- 10GB Web Space
- Suitable for 10,000 Visits Monthly
Free Trial
Krystal
No trial information availableSiteGround
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.8
26
8.5
212
Ease of Use
9.6
27
8.6
217
Ease of Setup
9.6
22
8.7
140
Ease of Admin
9.8
14
8.7
130
Quality of Support
9.9
26
8.7
209
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
15
8.5
130
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
26
7.5
203
Features by Category
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Merchandising/Marketing
Feature Not Available
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Product Catalog
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Order Process
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Multi-Channel Support
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Platform
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Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Time Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Set Up
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Security
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Support
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Customization
Feature Not Available
9.8
9
9.3
7
9.5
7
10.0
7
9.4
9
9.5
7
9.6
9
Support
9.8
7
9.4
8
9.8
8
9.6
9
10.0
8
9.8
8
9.8
7
9.6
9
9.3
5
9.8
8
9.7
5
10.0
6
Performance
9.8
8
8.8
39
10.0
8
9.4
37
10.0
9
9.4
41
9.4
9
8.8
38
10.0
8
8.8
38
Security
10.0
9
9.1
41
9.8
9
8.4
35
9.5
7
8.4
32
Feature Not Available
8.2
27
Free Resources
9.6
9
8.0
36
9.8
9
8.3
35
9.8
9
9.1
41
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.6
9
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
9.2
10
8.4
106
9.3
10
8.6
104
9.4
8
8.2
88
10.0
10
8.8
106
9.5
10
8.9
91
9.2
8
8.8
82
7.9
7
8.8
74
9.8
10
8.9
96
10.0
9
8.8
91
9.5
10
8.8
104
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Krystal and SiteGround are categorized as WordPress Hosting, Reseller Hosting, VPS Hosting Platforms, Managed Hosting, and Domain Registrars
Unique Categories
Krystal is categorized as Dedicated Hosting, Shared Hosting, E-Commerce Platforms, Email Management, and Content Delivery Network (CDN)
SiteGround is categorized as Cloud Web Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Krystal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SiteGround
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
14.3%
Consulting
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
10.7%
Entertainment
10.7%
Design
10.7%
Other
42.9%
Marketing and Advertising
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Computer Software
6.6%
Internet
5.5%
Design
4.4%
Other
59.0%
Discussions
Krystal has no discussions with answers
Is SiteGround hosting good?
4 Comments
DM
Yes, I find it great, and I've never experienced downtime. Customer service is top-notch as well.Read more
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