UltaHost (shared) vs Krystal

Pricing data as of 2026-10-05 · refreshed weekly

UltaHost (shared) (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.

UltaHost (shared)shared

Starter$3.44/mo
Basic$5.18/mo
Business$10.35/mo
Pro$13.23/mo
SSLDIY: cdn, image opt, edge, previews, auto-deploy

Krystalshared

Amethyst$9.38/mo
Ruby$14.74/mo
Emerald$25.46/mo
Sapphire$49.58/mo
SSLDIY: cdn, image opt, edge, previews, auto-deploy

Cheapest fitting plan per stack (startup traffic)

StackUltaHost (shared)KrystalCheaper
Laravel$13.23+ (Pro)$14.74 (Ruby)UltaHost (shared)
WordPress$13.23+ (Pro)$14.74 (Ruby)UltaHost (shared)
Static site$13.23+ (Pro)$14.74 (Ruby)UltaHost (shared)

Laravel by traffic level

TrafficUltaHost (shared)Krystal
Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo)$3.44 (Starter)$9.38 (Amethyst)
Startup / small business (~50,000/mo)$13.23+ (Pro)$14.74 (Ruby)
E-commerce (~200,000/mo)$13.23+ (Pro)$25.46 (Emerald)
High traffic (~1,000,000/mo)$13.23+ (Pro)$49.58 (Sapphire)

"+" = even the largest plan may not cover that traffic. Full breakdowns: Laravel on UltaHost (shared) · Laravel on Krystal

FAQ

Is UltaHost (shared) or Krystal cheaper?

UltaHost (shared) 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 UltaHost (shared) vs Krystal?

Cheapest fitting plan by traffic level — hobby / side project: UltaHost (shared) $3.44/month (Starter) vs Krystal $9.38/month (Amethyst); startup / small business: UltaHost (shared) $13.23/month (Pro), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Krystal $14.74/month (Ruby); e-commerce: UltaHost (shared) $13.23/month (Pro), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Krystal $25.46/month (Emerald); high traffic: UltaHost (shared) $13.23/month (Pro), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Krystal $49.58/month (Sapphire).

What is included with UltaHost (shared) and Krystal?

UltaHost (shared) bundles SSL; not included: CDN, Image opt, 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.

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