Quick comparison
| Feature | AWS Lightsail | checkdomain |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.3 / 5 | ★ 4.6 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 2 | 6 |
| Hosting types | VPS | Shared Hosting |
| Starting price | R 64,75 | R 20,11 |
| Renewal from | — | R 480,60 |
| Max RAM | 2 GB | 1.024 GB |
| Max storage | 60 GB | 600 GB |
| Free SSL | — | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | USA | Germany |
| Data centers | 2 | 1 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | R 64,75 | 0.5 GB | 20 GB | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 185,00 | 2 GB | 60 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
checkdomain plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 480,60 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 219,18 | 0.512 GB | 150 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 60,13 Renewal: R 120,45 | — | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 561,03 | 1.024 GB | 600 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 118,64 | 0.256 GB | 75 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 279,51 | 0.768 GB | 300 GB SSD | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, AWS Lightsail or checkdomain?
checkdomain has the lower entry price (AWS Lightsail: ZAR 64.75/mo vs checkdomain: ZAR 20.11/mo).
Which is better, AWS Lightsail or checkdomain?
checkdomain scores higher (AWS Lightsail: 4.3/5 vs checkdomain: 4.6/5).
Which is better for VPS, AWS Lightsail or checkdomain?
AWS Lightsail: up to 2 GB RAM; checkdomain: up to 1.024 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
AWS Lightsail 60 GB vs checkdomain 600 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Only checkdomain shows free SSL on tracked plans.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
checkdomain is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between AWS Lightsail and checkdomain?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.