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Krystal Hosting Reviews 2,272

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 335 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service, highlighting the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff. Many appreciate speaking to real humans who are patient, listen, and resolve problems quickly, often going above and beyond expectations. The service is frequently described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, including smooth website transfers and reliable hosting. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times to support tickets, even on weekends, and the intuitive systems. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service, mentioning slow replies or issues with reseller support and WHMCS integration. A few other people also felt that the verification process for new customers was overly intrusive and compared it to a mortgage application.

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Customer service

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Service

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Staff

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Website

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you want a professional host with everything you need with no compromises then I can't recommend Krystal enough. What I love the most though is their support it really feels like a personal service... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Krystal a few years now, I always recommend them too because they really are 'hand holders' when something goes awry! Excellent customer service, and UK based, and they have a great Eco... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support from Krystal with any technical or billing query is exceptional. I don't think I have ever experienced better customer service. You get to speak to a real human without having to wait for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing website, go above and beyond for customers. Extremely simple website transfer process. To notch customer service. Great UI that is appreciated. Moved from DreamHost after they deleted my MX re... See more

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Company details

  1. Web Hosting Company
  2. Cloud Computing Service
  3. DNS Provider
  4. Email Service Provider

Written by the company

Premium UK-based web hosting and cloud services that are here to support you and the planet. Started in 2002, we've become the largest independent web host in the UK, always striving to be honest, reliable, and personal. Our hosting is designed to provide all businesses, whether just starting out or built-to-scale enterprises, with what they need for a fast, secure and successful online presence. Our data centres run entirely on renewable energy, from London to Phoenix to Amsterdam, using best-in-class hardware and cutting-edge security, as well as our home-grown public cloud solution – Katapult. We're also focused on making the world a better place, both environmentally and socially. We're a proud member of B Corp, 1% For The Planet, and Business Declares, and are ISO 27001:2022 certified. Through our reliable hosting, our award-winning support, or our powerful cloud services, Krystal is here to help make the world a better place, one website at a time.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Krystal Support is the reason why I choose Krystal.

Krystal Support is the reason why I recommend Krystal to all of my new clients.

Srsly. I started with a few clients on Purplecloud, which Krystal eventually took over. There were some glitches during the changeover (client accounts getting mixed up etc) which involved Simon Blackler spending time on the phone with me until we got it sorted.
All problems which are entirely to be expected within such a task, but handled so well by Krystal.

Eventually we got it sorted, and I've continued to recommend Krystal to all my new clients ever since.

Today was no different. I registered a domain and spelled my own email address wrong :)
So thank you Daniel.
As always, excellent service.
-sam

29 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

We are a small Charity and have our hosting with Krystal, they have been superb in helping us get sorted out and the Help Desk is second to none.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company ever

Best company ever, technical support is always professional prompt and fantastic beyond any other company I’ve ever dealt with in my 50 odd years. Why isn’t everyone using Krystal?

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service, real savings

Precise, competent, and reliable service. The hosting migration and ongoing management were handled with real attention to detail, with nothing left to chance. Fast turnaround, clear communication, and effective problem-solving. Solid technical infrastructure and responsive support. Concrete outcome: improved performance and reduced costs.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love everything about Krystal

I love everything about Krystal. They are one of the few true UK hosting companies I would trust with my data. Their website UX is phenomenal and everything just flows nicely. They are slightly on the more expensive side, but I don't mind paying for the quality of service received.

21 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended - Shoutout to Josh in support

I've been with Krystal for a few years now, and they continue to impress me. I recently had an issue with my hosting that needed immediate attention. Josh from the support was outstanding. He was professional, knowledgeable, and stayed with me throughout until everything was resolved.

As a business owner, having a hosting company I can trust is everything. Krystal consistently delivers on that. Fast support, reliable infrastructure, and genuinely helpful people.

Highly recommended, especially if you're running a business and need hosting you can depend on.

21 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I recently upgraded my hosting plan…

I recently upgraded my hosting plan with Krystal. Following the upgrade, all three of my business domains went down.
I called support on 17 April at 9.16am. The call lasted 11 minutes. The advisor was dismissive and unhelpful — she implied I was mistaken about my domains being managed by Krystal, despite this being clearly stated on my registrar (123-reg). She directed me to check and fix the DNS myself, rather than acknowledging that the disruption was a direct consequence of the plan upgrade.
I followed up in writing and the issue was resolved promptly by Ben, the migration specialist, who was professional and acted immediately. The contrast between the two interactions could not have been starker.
The point is not the technical outcome — it is the way the initial call was handled. A customer reporting a business-critical outage following a plan upgrade should not be made to feel they are at fault or being dishonest. That is not an acceptable standard of customer service.
I have submitted formal feedback and requested the call recording be reviewed and addressed through staff training.
Update — 19 April 2026
Within a few hours of this review being published, on a Saturday evening, I was contacted personally by David Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer at Krystal. He confirmed he had listened to the call recording and apologised unreservedly for the way it was handled. He also confirmed the matter will be raised with the Head of Support and addressed through training.
I appreciate that David took the time on a Saturday evening to investigate and respond personally. That level of accountability is reassuring and I hope it leads to a better experience for other customers in similar situations.
My original review stands as an accurate account of what happened. The CEO's response, however, reflects well on the company's willingness to take responsibility when things go wrong.

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straight to the point

Had a problem during registration but it was fixed with just a couple of emails. Very pleased with the quick fix and happy to own my domains. Thank you again

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding technical support

Outstanding technical support from Matthew Garner and Sean Ellis, who responded incredibly quickly (7 minutes and 20 minutes respectively) to my support request.

I had a gnarly problem with my old, unsupported email client, which was failing to connect to the Krystal mail server. Matthew identified the cause immediately and provided the perfect solution which involved a very specific update to my equally old, unsupported operating system.

This was the kind of awkward problem that other providers would most likely have dodged. Many thanks for going above and beyond the call of duty. I feel completely validated for choosing Krystal for my web and email hosting.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service

I have been using Krystal for some years both for my own business and for clients they offer a fabulous service which is also ethical the support is always great. I highly recommend!

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Krystal Hosting is by far superior …

Having previously tried several web hosting re-seller companies I can genuinely say Krystal Hosting is by far superior to others I have tried. Their support network is exceptional. My latest request for help (not urgent and I logged as '24-hour response would be acceptable') was responded to within 13 minutes. Site restored within 30 minutes! Some other companies may be slightly cheaper but are they there when you really need their professional support? Krystal will always have your back!

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed

Really impressed – fast response times and genuinely helpful support. Made everything straightforward and stress-free.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer support

As a web designer/developer team with over 60 combined years experience, simply the best customer support and great performance/ value products we’ve used over the years.

12 April 2026
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