Looking for cheap VPS hosting in the UK? This guide compares entry-level plans from GoDaddy, Fasthosts and IONOS, explains how VPS hosting differs from a dedicated server, and helps you work out when a managed Plesk VPS makes sense.
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Cheap VPS hosting with managed Plesk from NetHome
NetHome can provide affordable VPS hosting on a managed Plesk server. Get in touch with your requirements and we’ll recommend a suitable setup and prepare a quote based on what you need.
Tell us what you want to host, how many websites you run and whether you’re moving from another provider. If you know your current storage, traffic or budget, include those details. We’ll confirm the server resources, Plesk licence and management included in your quote.
VPS Hosting vs. Dedicated Servers: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to web hosting, it’s essential to choose the right type of server for your needs. Here’s a quick overview:
- Dedicated Server Hosting: You get an entire server to yourself. You have the whole machine’s resources and more control over the hardware, but the cost is usually higher. Dedicated servers are ideal for businesses with high-traffic websites or resource-heavy applications.
- VPS Hosting: VPS stands for Virtual Private Server. It’s a middle ground between shared hosting and dedicated servers. With VPS hosting, you share a physical server with other users, but your website operates on its own virtual environment. You get an allocation of memory, virtual CPU and storage without paying for a full server.
VPS hosting is perfect for growing websites that need more power than shared hosting but don’t require the full capacity of a dedicated server.
Cheap VPS hosting comparison: GoDaddy, Fasthosts and IONOS
To help you make an informed decision, let’s take a look at how GoDaddy, Fasthosts, and IONOS stack up in terms of pricing and features.
| Feature | GoDaddy | Fasthosts | IONOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan compared | Standard Linux VPS | VPS 1 | VPS S+ |
| Advertised introductory price | £7.49/month for the first 3-year term | £2/month for 3 months, excluding VAT | £2/month for 3 months, excluding VAT |
| Standard price shown | £12.99/month reference price; confirm renewal at checkout | £5/month excluding VAT after the offer | £5/month excluding VAT shown alongside the offer |
| Term and setup | 3-year introductory term; check upfront total, VAT and renewal at checkout | 12-month minimum for this promotion; check setup and availability | £10 setup fee excluding VAT; check the minimum term at checkout |
| Processor and RAM | 1 vCPU · 2 GB | 1 vCPU · 2 GB | 1 vCore · 2 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB NVMe SSD | 60 GB NVMe SSD | 60 GB NVMe SSD |
| Network | Check the plan’s transfer and network terms | 1 Gbit/s bandwidth | Unlimited traffic, up to 1 Gbit/s |
| Control panel | Optional cPanel or Plesk; confirm licence cost | Optional Plesk Web Host Edition: £5/month excluding VAT | Optional Plesk Obsidian: £5/month excluding VAT |
| Provider support | Self-managed plan; managed service is separate | 24/7 UK support; confirm what it covers | 24/7 support; check the scope for server products |
| Other features | Snapshot backups | DDoS protection | Wildcard SSL; optional cloud backups |
Check current UK plans: GoDaddy VPS hosting · Fasthosts VPS hosting · IONOS VPS hosting. See also the Fasthosts promotional terms.
Fasthosts and IONOS prices above exclude VAT. GoDaddy prices are shown as advertised; check the VAT treatment and renewal total at checkout. Prices and availability can change. The figures compare server plans, so check which support tasks are included and price any extras separately.
When is IONOS a good choice?
IONOS remains worth comparing for a low introductory server price. Here’s how the current VPS S+ plan stacks up:
- Introductory price: £2/month excluding VAT for three months, matching the Fasthosts VPS 1 headline offer. The £10 setup fee changes the initial cost.
- What’s included: 2 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe storage and a wildcard SSL certificate. Plesk is listed separately at £5/month excluding VAT.
- Ongoing costs: IONOS shows £5/month excluding VAT alongside the introductory rate. Check the full contract and the price with your chosen extras before paying.
- Room to grow: IONOS offers larger VPS plans. Check how upgrades work, including whether moving to a different plan would involve downtime or a migration.
What to check before buying a cheap VPS
- Compare the full cost over the same period. Add the introductory months, standard rate, setup fee, licence, backups and VAT. A lower monthly headline may come with a longer commitment.
- Size it for what you host. Use your existing RAM and storage figures if you have them. For an online shop, consider peak traffic and leave room for updates and backups.
- Know who manages the server. Plesk is a control panel. Ask who handles updates, security, monitoring and restores, and what happens if the site goes down.
- Plan the move. Ask whether website files, databases, email and DNS are included in any migration quote.
Which cheap VPS hosting option suits you?
Fasthosts and IONOS both advertise a low introductory rate and 60 GB of storage on the plans compared here. GoDaddy is worth comparing if you want its self-managed setup or prefer a choice of cPanel and Plesk. Check the full price, contract and support scope against your requirements before choosing.
If you already have a VPS and need one-off help setting it up, or want NetHome to quote for a managed Plesk server, get in touch with your requirements. Tell us what you’re hosting and what you’d like help managing. You can also explore our hosting and support services.