123-reg vs GreenGeeks Pro
A detailed comparison to help you choose between 123-reg and GreenGeeks Pro.
123-reg UK's largest domain registrar — with hosting | GreenGeeks Pro 300% renewable — premium tier with LiteSpeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 3.6 (379 reviews) | 4.9 (360 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | UK businesses who want their domains and hosting from a single recognisable UK brand | Eco-conscious WordPress developers managing multiple sites who want LiteSpeed performance and carbon-positive hosting |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $2.99/mo✓ | $5.95/mo |
| Renewal price | $7.99/mo✓ | $20.95/mo |
| Renewal hike | +167%✓ | +252% |
| Renewal transparency | moderate | moderate |
| Money-back days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Hosting amenities | ||
| cPanel included | ||
| WordPress 1-click | ||
| Staging environment | ||
| Daily backups | ✓ | |
| Free SSL | ||
| Free domain | ||
| Free migration | ✓ | |
| Phone support | ✓ | |
| Live chat | ||
| LiteSpeed server | ✓ | |
| Green hosting | ✓ | |
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | United Kingdom | United StatesCanadaNetherlands |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | free domainfree sslcpanelphone supportuk servers1 click installer | free domainfree sslfree migrationcpaneldaily backupsgreen hostinglitespeed24 7 support1 click installerunlimited websites |
| Visit 123-reg → | Visit GreenGeeks Pro → | |
123-reg
Pros
- + UK's most recognisable domain and hosting brand
- + UK data centres with local support
- + cPanel on most plans
Cons
- - 167% renewal price increase
- - Newfold Digital acquisition reduces UK independence
GreenGeeks Pro
Pros
- + 300% renewable energy — carbon positive
- + LiteSpeed on Pro tier
- + Unlimited websites included
Cons
- - 252% renewal price increase
- - US-centric datacenters
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