dogado vs Namecheap

dogado and Namecheap are two of the most searched hosting brands in South Africa. We compared their current plans, renewal pricing, and editorial scores to help you pick the right fit.

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Feature dogado Namecheap
Editorial rating ★ 3.8 / 5 ★ 4.4 / 5
Plans tracked 8 13
Hosting types Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting Shared Hosting, Dedicated, VPS
Starting price R 20,11 R 29,23
Renewal from R 281,32 R 90,28
Max RAM 192 GB
Max storage 600 GB 7680 GB
Free SSL Yes Yes
Free backups Yes
Headquarters Germany Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Data centers 1 8

dogado

★ 3.8

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Namecheap

★ 4.4

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dogado plans

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

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, dogado or Namecheap?

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

Which is better, dogado or Namecheap?

Namecheap scores higher (dogado: 3.8/5 vs Namecheap: 4.4/5).

Which is better for VPS, dogado or Namecheap?

dogado: up to — GB RAM; Namecheap: up to 192 GB RAM.

Which has more storage?

dogado 600 GB vs Namecheap 7680 GB max storage.

Do both include free SSL?

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

Which is better for beginners in South Africa?

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

How do I choose between dogado and Namecheap?

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