Site5 vs Krystal
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Site5 and Krystal.
Quick Verdict
4.6/5
Site5
121 reviews
3.9/5
Krystal
346 reviews
Site5 is rated higher (4.6 vs 3.9). Site5 is aimed at web professionals and agencies. SSH access, Git, multiple PHP versions, and developer tools on shared hosting plans. US and European datacenter options. Krystal is a UK hosting company running entirely on renewable energy. Shared, VPS, and reseller hosting. UK-focused with strong ethics, GDPR compliance, and Reforestation pledge per signup.
Site5 Developer-friendly shared hosting with SSH | Krystal UK hosting powered by 100% renewable energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.6 (121 reviews)✓ | 3.9 (346 reviews) |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Starting price | From €5/mo | From €5/mo |
| Best for | Web developers and agencies wanting developer-friendly shared hosting with SSH access | UK businesses wanting ethical, renewable-powered hosting with GDPR compliance and environmental commitment |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | eu datacenterus datacenter | eu datacentergdpr compliant |
| Visit Site5 → | Visit Krystal → | |
Site5
Pros
- + SSH access on shared hosting — rare
- + Git integration
- + Multiple PHP versions
Cons
- - Owned by EIG — infrastructure concerns
- - More expensive than basic shared hosts
Krystal
Pros
- + 100% renewable energy UK hosting
- + Tree planted with each new customer
- + GDPR compliant
Cons
- - UK only
- - More expensive than budget hosts
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