Quick comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | domainfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.4 / 5 | ★ 4.2 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 33 | 14 |
| Hosting types | VPS, Cloud | Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS |
| Starting price | R 74,00 | R 40,02 |
| Renewal from | — | R 120,45 |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | 2 GB |
| Max storage | 4800 GB | 100 GB |
| Free SSL | — | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York, USA | Germany |
| Data centers | 43 | 1 |
DigitalOcean
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | R 444,00 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 74,00 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 23 310,00 | 160 GB | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 108,00 | 32 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 6 216,00 | 64 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 12 432,00 | 128 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 18 648,00 | 192 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 24 864,00 | 256 GB | 800 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 777,00 | 4 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 2 423,50 | 16 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 4 847,00 | 32 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 9 694,00 | 64 GB | 1200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 111,00 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 222,00 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 888,00 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 333,00 | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 444,00 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 776,00 | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 74,00 | 0.5 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 108,00 | 16 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 6 216,00 | 32 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 18 648,00 | 96 GB | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 1 165,50 | 8 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 1 554,00 | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 9 324,00 | 64 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 2 331,00 | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 4 662,00 | 32 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 19 388,00 | 128 GB | 2400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 29 082,00 | 192 GB | 3600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 18 648,00 | 128 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 1 554,00 | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 12 432,00 | 64 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 38 776,00 | 256 GB | 4800 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
domainfactory plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 100,34 Renewal: R 160,67 | — | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 140,56 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 126,48 Renewal: R 140,56 | 0.512 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 162,68 Renewal: R 180,78 | 1 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 253,17 Renewal: R 281,32 | 1.5 GB | 75 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 361,76 Renewal: R 401,97 | 2 GB | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 100,34 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 200,89 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 301,43 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 40,02 Renewal: R 120,45 | — | — | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 60,13 Renewal: R 100,34 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 126,48 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 140,56 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 140,56 | — | — | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?
domainfactory has the lower entry price (DigitalOcean: ZAR 74.00/mo vs domainfactory: ZAR 40.02/mo).
Which is better, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?
domainfactory scores higher (DigitalOcean: 3.4/5 vs domainfactory: 4.2/5).
Which is better for VPS, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?
DigitalOcean: up to 256 GB RAM; domainfactory: up to 2 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
DigitalOcean 4800 GB vs domainfactory 100 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Only domainfactory shows free SSL on tracked plans.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
domainfactory is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between DigitalOcean and domainfactory?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.