checkdomain vs Namecheap

Choosing between checkdomain and Namecheap? Both serve customers in South Africa with competitive plans. Below is a side-by-side breakdown of specs, prices, and our independent ratings.

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Feature checkdomain Namecheap
Editorial rating ★ 4.6 / 5 ★ 4.4 / 5
Plans tracked 6 13
Hosting types Shared Hosting Shared Hosting, Dedicated, VPS
Starting price R 20,11 R 29,23
Renewal from R 480,60 R 90,28
Max RAM 1.024 GB 192 GB
Max storage 600 GB 7680 GB
Free SSL Yes Yes
Free backups Yes
Headquarters Germany Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Data centers 1 8

checkdomain

★ 4.6

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Namecheap

★ 4.4

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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

Namecheap plans

Type Intro price RAM Storage Action
Shared Hosting R 29,23 Renewal: R 90,28 20 GB SSD Visit Site
Dedicated R 3 679,28 96 GB 3840 GB NVMe Visit Site
VPS R 90,28 1 GB 20 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS R 182,78 2 GB 40 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS R 293,78 6 GB 120 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS R 534,28 12 GB 240 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS R 941,28 24 GB 500 GB SSD Visit Site
Dedicated R 1 107,78 16 GB 480 GB SSD Visit Site
Dedicated R 2 846,78 128 GB 4000 GB NVMe Visit Site
Dedicated R 793,28 8 GB 480 GB SSD Visit Site
Dedicated R 1 385,28 32 GB 960 GB SSD Visit Site
Dedicated R 4 123,28 192 GB 7680 GB NVMe Visit Site
Dedicated R 1 551,78 64 GB 1920 GB SSD Visit Site

Comparison FAQ

Which is cheaper, checkdomain or Namecheap?

checkdomain has the lower entry price (checkdomain: ZAR 20.11/mo vs Namecheap: ZAR 29.23/mo).

Which is better, checkdomain or Namecheap?

checkdomain scores higher (checkdomain: 4.6/5 vs Namecheap: 4.4/5).

Which is better for VPS, checkdomain or Namecheap?

checkdomain: up to 1.024 GB RAM; Namecheap: up to 192 GB RAM.

Which has more storage?

checkdomain 600 GB vs Namecheap 7680 GB max storage.

Do both include free SSL?

Yes — both checkdomain and Namecheap list plans with free SSL.

Which is better for beginners in South Africa?

checkdomain is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.

How do I choose between checkdomain and Namecheap?

Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.