Fasthosts Hosting Review — UK Prices 2026
Data captured 2026-09-02 from https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/web-hosting · Affiliate disclosure
Overview
British brand, UK data centres, strong small-business hosting
UK based: Yes · Trustpilot: 4.6★ · Commission programme: Per-sale commission (varies)
Plans and pricing
| Plan | Entry price | Renewal | Storage | Sites | Emails |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | £1/mo for 3mo | £5.75/mo | 100 GB SSD | 1 | 1 |
| Grow | 99p/mo for 12mo | £8/mo | 250 GB SSD | 3 | 2 |
| Scale | £1/mo for 3mo | £13.75/mo | 350 GB SSD | 10 | 4 |
| Pro | £1/mo for 3mo | £20.50/mo | 500 GB SSD | 100 | 8 |
Term: Monthly after promo. Always verify current pricing on the provider's site.
Pros
- Free domain included
- UK data centres
- Generous storage
- ISO 27001 & Tier IV certified
- Green hosting
Cons
- Renewal prices jump after promo
- Cheapest plans include few emails
Who is Fasthosts best for?
- UK small businesses
- Multiple sites
- Users wanting UK support
Fasthosts is best for: UK small businesses, Multiple sites, Users wanting UK support. It starts at £1/mo for 3mo and renews at £5.75/mo on the entry plan, with 100 GB SSD storage and 1 site(s).
FAQ about Fasthosts
Is cheap UK web hosting reliable?
Generally yes. Budget hosts like Hostinger and IONOS run reliable infrastructure, but read the renewal price before you buy — multi-year promo deals can jump sharply at renewal. We always show both entry and renewal prices.
What does 'UK based' mean for a host?
It means the company is UK-registered and typically hosts from UK data centres. This can matter for support availability, legal jurisdiction, and GDPR/data residency. Non-UK hosts can still be excellent value.
Which UK web host is fastest?
Speed depends on your site, location and plan. Providers advertising NVMe SSD storage, LiteSpeed or CDNs — such as SiteGround, Krystal and Hostinger — consistently test well for UK users. Check our provider reviews for details.
Do I need a UK host for a UK website?
Not strictly, but UK/EU data centres mean lower latency for UK visitors and simpler GDPR data residency. If your audience is UK-based, a UK or EU host is a sensible default.
How often do hosting prices change?
Frequently — providers run near-constant promotions. That's why we date-stamp every capture and re-collect data on a regular schedule.
Compare Fasthosts with alternatives
Hostinger · Krystal · IONOS · 123 Reg · WebHosting UK · SiteGround · GoDaddy