Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Site123 vs WebHosting
Site123
Higher score in this comparison
WebHosting
Where Site123 and WebHosting differ
| Compare | Site123ReviewVisitVisit | WebHostingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10.80 | £4.28 |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| E-commerce plan price | $10.80 | £4.28 |
| Builder type | Site, Store, LandingCovers more | Site, Store |
| Transaction fee | 0% | Not confirmed |
| Templates | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus |
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Key differences
- Free plan: only Site123.
- Builder type: only Site123 offers Landing.
Our verdict on each
Site123
Site123 suits beginners and small businesses that want one builder for sites, stores and landing pages. The free plan lets a shop start at no cost, the transaction fee is 0%, and plans start at $10.80 in a ranking where entry prices run to €587.56.
WebHosting
WebHosting suits beginners plus small business teams that want UK based hosting plus builder tools under a familiar LTD structure with broad support coverage. Entry hosting sits at £3.29 with renewal at £3.29 and sites allowed at 2 to unlimited across shared through dedicated options.
Score breakdown
| Area | Site123 | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Higher | 9.2Entry at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for steady budgeting. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.2HigherRange spans shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited plus builder choice. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1Support across email, chat and phone with home base at GB aids confidence. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Site123 | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 5 of 370 | 6 of 370 |
Side by side, item by item
| Builder type | Site123 | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Site | Yes | Yes |
| Store | Yes | Yes |
| Landing | Yes | No |
Which one suits you
Pick Site123 if cost, free plan, and builder type matter most.
Pick WebHosting if offer matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
Site123
- site123.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
WebHosting
- webhosting.uk.com: 7 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Site123 | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Free plan | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | SITE123 LTD | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Domain registrars
| Fact | Site123 | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| .com renewal | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| Free WHOIS privacy | Not confirmed | No |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Site123 | WebHosting | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | 0%at the median | Not confirmed | 0% |
| Templates | Not confirmed | 140below the median | 150 |
Median across 141 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Site123
Pros
- No transaction fee, the lowest in the 1 rank of 78 on that measure
- Entry price of $10.80 sits below the €7.89 median for website builders
- A free plan exists, so testing and a small store can start at no cost
Cons
- The paid entry point starts at $10.80, so a free plan cannot carry a full store indefinitely
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre, with no phone line listed for urgent store issues
- Pricing is listed for a free plan only, so the paid tiers are compared at $10.80 rather than per feature
WebHosting
Pros
- Entry hosting at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for predictable budgeting across terms.
- Coverage spans shared, wordpress and Windows with sites allowed at 2 to unlimited for steady growth.
- Support spans email, chat and phone for account plus technical queries across channels.
Cons
- Paid tiers only for builder evaluation, with builder entry shown as £4.28 for budgeting.
- WHOIS privacy is not masked by default, which matters for buyers valuing privacy alongside domains at £12.99.
- .com renewal at £12.99 matches registration at £12.99 absent an entry discount phase.
Who each suits
Site123
Who it suits
- Beginners who have never published a site or set up a store
- Small businesses that want a site, a store and a landing page in one place
- Shop owners who want no per-sale platform cut
Who should look elsewhere
- Shafrik if you want a lower entry point, since it starts at XOF 9,900
- Ko-fi if you are comparing the entry price only, since it starts at $12
- Mitienda Uruguay if you want a locally priced plan, listed at UYU 400
WebHosting
Who it suits
- Beginners launching a small business site with guided builder tools and cPanel control.
- Small teams consolidating hosting, email and domains with UK based infrastructure and broad support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a tier absent payment for builder testing may prefer Krystal Hosting because paid tiers only apply here.
- Buyers seeking masked contact details by default may prefer checkdomain because WHOIS privacy is not masked by default here.
Current offers
Site123
Current offer
Bonus
Free Domain for 1 year: 1 year free domain registration
Included with the Premium plan and with the first purchase of any annual plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Site123
Is there a free plan for building a site or store?+
Yes. A free plan is offered, and the free plan is the listed way to start rather than a timed trial. Paid entry begins at $10.80, so a free plan covers a site or a small store at no cost before you move up.
What does a paid plan cost?+
Paid plans start at $10.80. The e-commerce plan is listed at $10.80, which is the figure to compare if the store matters more than the site. The entry price sits under the €7.89 median for website builders.
WebHosting
What does WebHosting cost at entry and at renewal?+
Entry cPanel hosting is listed at £3.29 and renewal hosting is listed at £3.29, so budgeting stays aligned across terms and renewals. Plan choice affects sites allowed and included tools, so review hosting tiers carefully before checkout for fit and growth.
Which hosting types are covered and how many sites are allowed?+
Hosting covers shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited to suit modest portfolios through larger estates and varied workloads. Included items cover free SSL, backups and email for everyday operation, so match plan resources and email needs to expected site count.
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