20i vs Krystal
Pricing data as of 2026-10-05 · refreshed weekly
20i (shared) and Krystal (shared) overlap on 3 stacks. The table below shows the cheapest fitting plan on each for a typical startup workload (~50,000 visits/month) — list prices, no promos.
20ishared
| Startup | $13.4/mo |
| Plan 1 | $26.8/mo |
| Plan 2 | $53.6/mo |
| Plan 3 | $107.2/mo |
Krystalshared
| Amethyst | $9.38/mo |
| Ruby | $14.74/mo |
| Emerald | $25.46/mo |
| Sapphire | $49.58/mo |
Cheapest fitting plan per stack (startup traffic)
| Stack | 20i | Krystal | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laravel | $26.8 (Plan 1) | $14.74 (Ruby) | Krystal |
| WordPress | $26.8 (Plan 1) | $14.74 (Ruby) | Krystal |
| Static site | $26.8 (Plan 1) | $14.74 (Ruby) | Krystal |
Laravel by traffic level
| Traffic | 20i | Krystal |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo) | $13.4 (Startup) | $9.38 (Amethyst) |
| Startup / small business (~50,000/mo) | $26.8 (Plan 1) | $14.74 (Ruby) |
| E-commerce (~200,000/mo) | $107.2+ (Plan 3) | $25.46 (Emerald) |
| High traffic (~1,000,000/mo) | $107.2+ (Plan 3) | $49.58 (Sapphire) |
"+" = even the largest plan may not cover that traffic. Full breakdowns: Laravel on 20i · Laravel on Krystal
FAQ
Is 20i or Krystal cheaper?
Krystal is cheaper for all 3 stacks both can run, at startup traffic (~50,000 visits/month). Both are shared host offerings, so compare what each bundles (below) as well as price.
What does a Laravel app cost on 20i vs Krystal?
Cheapest fitting plan by traffic level — hobby / side project: 20i $13.40/month (Startup) vs Krystal $9.38/month (Amethyst); startup / small business: 20i $26.80/month (Plan 1) vs Krystal $14.74/month (Ruby); e-commerce: 20i $107.20/month (Plan 3), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Krystal $25.46/month (Emerald); high traffic: 20i $107.20/month (Plan 3), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Krystal $49.58/month (Sapphire).
What is included with 20i and Krystal?
20i bundles CDN, Image opt, SSL; not included: Edge, Previews, Auto-deploy. Krystal bundles SSL; not included: CDN, Image opt, Edge, Previews, Auto-deploy.
How current are these prices?
They are official list prices as of 2026-10-05, re-checked against each provider's pricing page on a weekly cycle. Intro promos and coupons are not used in totals; taxes are not included unless a plan note says so.