Bytemark
Bytemark is a hosting technology company based in York, UK. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 61/100, a developing signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
Bytemark, headquartered in York, UK, offers a range of hosting services including cloud hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), and dedicated servers. The company operates its own data center, which features specialised fresh-air cooling technology. Established in 2002, Bytemark is recognized for its developer-friendly approach and was an early adopter of virtual machines and cloud hosting. Their in-house public cloud platform, BigV, uses open-source software, catering primarily to developers and businesses seeking reliable and scalable hosting services. Bytemark's infrastructure and commitment to open-source projects make it suitable for tech-savvy clients and organizations looking for resilient hosting options.
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What Customers Say About Bytemark
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Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Failed or refusing to supply statements…“We have been with this company for a very long time. At the beginning it was owned by the founders who were two university graduates who understood the system and prided themselves on great customer service. Eventually they sold this successful company to an American parent company called iomart. Since then, service…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Since being bought by an American…“Since being bought by an American company the service at Bytemark has been terrible. This is accompanied by several price increases. We went with bytemark to support a local hosting company but they have gone the opposite way. My company and all of my clients recommended to use them will be moving elsewhere. I…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Gone to the dogs“Three years ago this would have been a 5 star review. Now it's a 1 star review. Why? Iomart. Bytemark is now owned by Iomart who are a waste of space. 24/7 support has disappeared and out of hours support has been replaced with "support" staff who clearly have no access to the equipment and whose job it is to simply…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Happy to work with scammers“Happy to work with a well known scam company 'short insure' who con people out of £50 a time. After contacting bytemark and making them aware of how disgusting these scum are, they were unwilling to do anything and continue to host these scam artists.”
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What is Bytemark's HRI?
Bytemark has a HRI™ of 61/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No provider can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is Bytemark?
Bytemark is classified as a hosting technology provider on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including Bytemark.
Where is Bytemark based?
Bytemark is headquartered in York, UK. Hosting companies based in UK are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/uk.
How does Bytemark compare to other web hosting companies?
Bytemark can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Bytemark has a current HRI of 61/100.
What's Happening at Bytemark
We're excited to announce that an update to Symbiosis is now available as an update on Bytemark Cloud. This update updates Symbiosis to the latest stable Debian
How Bytemark's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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