Quick comparison
| 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 |
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| 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.