Cheap web hosting guide
The cheapest plan is the one that still includes what your website needs
Cheap web hosting is good value only when the renewal price, VAT, SSL, backups, security, control panel, website builder, email and support all fit the job. Compare the full recurring cost and the tools included, not just the headline price.
UKC hosting currently starts at £4.95 per month excluding VAT. The current WHMCS price is recurring, so the same listed price applies at renewal unless the product price changes in the future. The order summary shown before payment is the final price to check.
Cheap web hosting checklist
Use this checklist before choosing any hosting provider. It exposes costs and limitations that a low introductory price can hide.
1. Renewal price
Check what you will pay after the first billing period. A heavily discounted first term can become expensive at renewal. UKC’s current hosting prices are recurring rather than first-term promotional prices.
2. VAT and the real total
Confirm whether VAT is included. UKC hosting prices are displayed excluding VAT, and the order summary calculates the amount due before payment.
3. SSL certificates
SSL protects information exchanged with your website and enables HTTPS. Check whether certificates are included and how they are managed. UKC hosting includes Let’s Encrypt SSL tools through Plesk.
4. Backups and restore access
Ask how backups are scheduled, where they are stored, how long they are retained and how a restore works. UKC provides Plesk Backup Manager for scheduling, managing and restoring backups. Retention and available storage depend on the service configuration.
5. Website security
Look beyond the word secure. Check for HTTPS, malware protection, software updates and account controls. UKC combines Let’s Encrypt SSL, Imunify security tools and Plesk account controls.
6. Control panel
A good control panel makes domains, files, databases, email and applications easier to manage. Current UKC web hosting plans use Plesk Obsidian.
7. Website builder
If you do not want to code, confirm that a builder is included rather than sold as a separate add-on. SiteJet’s drag-and-drop website builder is included with current UKC hosting plans.
8. Email limits
Check whether your plan includes real mailboxes, not only forwarding, and note any storage or address limits. UKC mailbox allowances range from 1 to unlimited, depending on plan.
9. Support route
Know how to get help before you need it. UKC provides first-line human support 24 hours a day through helpdesk tickets. Use your customer account to open and follow a ticket.
What is included with UKC web hosting?
The following comparison is based on the current UKC hosting range and its production storefront. Exact resource limits vary by plan.
| Feature | Current UKC provision | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Plesk Obsidian | Included across the hosting range | Manage websites, files, databases, email and applications from one control panel. |
| SiteJet Website Builder | Included with current hosting plans | Create a responsive website with a drag-and-drop editor. |
| SSL | Let’s Encrypt SSL tools included | Serve your website over HTTPS without buying a separate basic certificate. |
| Security | Imunify security tools | Adds server-side protection alongside sensible passwords, updates and website maintenance. |
| Backups | Plesk Backup Manager | Schedule, manage and restore backups. Check retention and storage for the selected service. |
| WordPress | WordPress Toolkit | Install and manage WordPress from Plesk. |
| 1 to unlimited addresses, depending on plan | Use addresses at your own domain. Choose a plan with enough mailboxes for your team. | |
| Support | 24-hour first-line human helpdesk ticket coverage | Submit a helpdesk ticket whenever you need assistance. |
Compare current UKC hosting plans
These are the current recurring monthly prices and core limits in WHMCS. Prices exclude VAT. Annual billing is also available and the checkout shows the full amount before payment.
| Plan | Monthly | Websites | Storage | Email addresses | MySQL databases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Web+SSL | £4.95 | 1 | 1 GB | 1 | 1 |
| Basic Web+SSL | £9.95 | Up to 3 | 5 GB | 50 | 1 |
| Professional Web+SSL Most popular | £14.95 | Up to 15 | 25 GB | 250 | 5 |
| Unlimited Web+SSL | £19.95 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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Choose the hosting plan that fits your website
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Common questions about cheap web hosting
Is the cheapest web hosting plan always best?
No. The smallest suitable plan is usually better value than the lowest headline price. Check renewal cost, VAT, storage, email, databases, backups, security and support before deciding.
Will my hosting price increase at renewal?
UKC’s current monthly and annual hosting prices are recurring rather than first-term promotional prices. A product price can change in the future, so check your renewal notice and current account information before renewal.
Does UKC hosting include VAT?
Displayed UKC hosting prices exclude VAT. WHMCS calculates the applicable tax and shows the total in the order summary before payment.
Are SSL and a website builder included?
Current UKC hosting includes Let’s Encrypt SSL tools and the SiteJet website builder. The number of websites and available resources depend on the plan.
Can I host WordPress?
Yes. UKC hosting includes Plesk and WordPress Toolkit to help install and manage WordPress. Choose a plan with enough storage, databases and resources for your site.
How do I get support?
UKC provides first-line human support 24 hours a day through helpdesk tickets in the customer account.