Quick comparison
| Feature | domainfactory | Hosting.com |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.2 / 5 | ★ 3.6 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 14 | 12 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS | VPS |
| Starting price | R 40,02 | R 184,82 |
| Renewal from | R 120,45 | — |
| Max RAM | 2 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 100 GB | 2000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | — |
| Free backups | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Germany | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Data centers | 1 | 63 |
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| 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 |
Hosting.com plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | R 531,88 | 4 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 302,77 | 16 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 150,63 | 32 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 3 846,52 | 64 GB | 800 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 8 471,52 | 128 GB | 1200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 10 784,02 | 160 GB | 1400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 16 950,63 | 256 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 184,82 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 369,82 | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 739,82 | 16 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 017,13 | 32 GB | 640 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 840,27 | 8 GB | 150 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, domainfactory or Hosting.com?
domainfactory has the lower entry price (domainfactory: ZAR 40.02/mo vs Hosting.com: ZAR 184.82/mo).
Which is better, domainfactory or Hosting.com?
domainfactory scores higher (domainfactory: 4.2/5 vs Hosting.com: 3.6/5).
Which is better for VPS, domainfactory or Hosting.com?
domainfactory: up to 2 GB RAM; Hosting.com: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
domainfactory 100 GB vs Hosting.com 2000 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 domainfactory and Hosting.com?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.