Fasthosts vs Rocket.net

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Head to head

Every field, matched up

FasthostsRocket.net
Rating 4.3/5 4.9/5
Reviews 4,120 970
Entry price $2.99/mo $30/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 1999 2020
Country United Kingdom United States
Hosting types Shared, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated Managed, WordPress, Cloud
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Support channels 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing 24/7 live chat, Ticket system
Data center locations 1 1
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Fasthosts — in its favour

  • Data sits on UK soil
  • Strong local support hours
  • Long-established reputation

Rocket.net — in its favour

  • Exceptional global page speed
  • Enterprise security included free
  • Handles traffic spikes gracefully
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, Fasthosts starts lower at $2.99/mo against $30/mo for Rocket.net. Rocket.net carries the higher rating overall, at 4.9/5, and Rocket.net reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. Fasthosts has been operating longer, since 1999.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Fasthosts. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Rocket.net has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.

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