UK Hosting Comparison
Glitch Servers vs Tsohost
Modern AMD Ryzen VPS versus Tsohost's UK shared and VPS hosting
Modern AMD Ryzen VPS versus Tsohost's UK shared and VPS hosting
Overview
Glitch Servers vs Tsohost from Glitch Servers provides scalable virtual infrastructure running on bare-metal AMD Ryzen hardware - backed by AMD Ryzen hardware, NVMe Gen4 storage, and UK-native routing through AS212868. Tsohost is a UK hosting provider that has been operating since 2010 and was acquired by GoDaddy in 2021. Their shared hosting product is adequate for basic websites, but their VPS offering lacks the modern hardware and DDoS protection that growing applications require. Following the GoDaddy acquisition, some customers have reported changes to support quality and pricing structures. Glitch Servers provides a UK-owned alternative with AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware, NVMe Gen4 storage, and DDoS protection included on every plan.
Performance on Glitch VPS plans is driven by AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processors - single-core clock speeds that handle application workloads, database queries, and concurrent web traffic without the CPU credit limits that cap performance on burstable cloud instances. Storage runs on NVMe Gen4 drives with sequential read speeds of 3,500 MB/s, eliminating the I/O bottleneck that affects VPS plans running on SATA SSD or shared SAN.
Glitch Servers operates AS212868 with direct peering at LINX and LONAP - the London Internet Exchange and London Access Point - providing low-latency paths to BT, Virgin Media, Sky, TalkTalk, and other major UK ISPs without unnecessary Continental European hops. For users connecting across the UK, that translates to consistent single-digit-to-low-double-digit millisecond round-trip times under normal UK network conditions.
Every plan includes Corero Smartwall inline DDoS mitigation operating at the network edge. Traffic scrubbing runs continuously without latency penalty, absorbing volumetric floods before they reach the hypervisor layer. Full plan specifications and pricing are on the UK VPS hosting page.
About Tsohost (now part of GoDaddy)
Tsohost is a UK hosting brand acquired by GoDaddy in 2021. Offers shared hosting, VPS, and reseller products from UK data centres. Well-known in the UK SME market with a long-established customer base.
Side by Side
An honest, feature-by-feature breakdown. We'll note where Tsohost (now part of GoDaddy) has strengths too.
| Feature | Glitch Servers | Tsohost (now part of GoDaddy) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ✓ AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, NVMe Gen4 | Older generation hardware on VPS tiers |
| Ownership | ✓ UK-owned and operated | GoDaddy (US corporation) since 2021 |
| DDoS protection | ✓ Included, 1Tbps+ | Basic network filtering |
| Storage | ✓ NVMe Gen4 3,500 MB/s | SSD (generation varies) |
| Support | ✓ 24/7 UK ticket + live chat | UK business hours + ticket |
| Pricing model | ✓ Fixed monthly, no lock-in | Plans with 12/24-month commitments |
Where We Excel
Modern AMD Ryzen 9 hardware vs Tsohost's older VPS infrastructure
1Tbps+ DDoS protection included vs Tsohost's basic network filtering
UK-owned and operated vs GoDaddy-owned with US corporate decision-making
Honest Assessment
Tsohost wins on brand recognition among UK SMEs and offers a familiar product for existing customers. GoDaddy's backing provides financial stability and a broader product range.
FAQ
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