Quick comparison
| Feature | dogado | HostPapa |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.8 / 5 | ★ 4.6 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 8 | 14 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting | VPS, Dedicated, Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting |
| Starting price | R 20,11 | R 40,42 |
| Renewal from | R 281,32 | — |
| Max RAM | — | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 600 GB | 3840 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | Yes | — |
| Headquarters | Germany | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Data centers | 1 | 21 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 80,23 Renewal: R 160,67 | — | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 165,70 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 70,18 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 90,29 | — | 150 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 281,32 | — | 300 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 281,32 Renewal: R 562,84 | — | 600 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 120,45 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 220,99 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
HostPapa plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | R 831,58 | 8 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 276,58 | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 849,08 | 64 GB | 1000 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 4 994,08 | 256 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 514,08 | 128 GB | 1000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 461,58 | 4 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 109,08 | 32 GB | 1000 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 849,08 | 32 GB | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 514,08 | 128 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 294,08 | 16 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 47,46 | 1 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 594,21 | — | — NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 40,42 | — | — | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 40,42 | — | — | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, dogado or HostPapa?
dogado has the lower entry price (dogado: ZAR 20.11/mo vs HostPapa: ZAR 40.42/mo).
Which is better, dogado or HostPapa?
HostPapa scores higher (dogado: 3.8/5 vs HostPapa: 4.6/5).
Which is better for VPS, dogado or HostPapa?
dogado: up to — GB RAM; HostPapa: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
dogado 600 GB vs HostPapa 3840 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both dogado and HostPapa list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
HostPapa is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between dogado and HostPapa?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.