Quick comparison
| Feature | Hetzner | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.2 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 44 | 42 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | R 38,21 | R 18,50 |
| Renewal from | R 98,53 | R 185,00 |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 323584 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | Gunzenhausen, Germany | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 70 | 114 |
Hetzner
Hetzner hosting for South Africa: compared on price, performance, and trust in our independent catalog.
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 38,21 Renewal: R 98,53 | — | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 90,69 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 641,47 | 16 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 2 089,29 | 32 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 76,21 | 2 GB | 20 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 64,57 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 101,57 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 175,57 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 120,07 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 231,07 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 453,07 | 32 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 120,07 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 527,06 | 24 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 561,07 | 128 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 690,05 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 453,07 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 924,00 | 128 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 897,07 | 32 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 5 337,07 | 192 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 1 785,06 | 64 GB | 360 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 851,00 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 721,50 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 681,50 | 256 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 924,00 | 64 GB | 90112 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 774,00 | 128 GB | 180224 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 479,00 | 256 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 479,00 | 128 GB | 7680 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 681,50 | 128 GB | 7680 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 7 104,00 | 256 GB | 323584 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 323,57 | 32 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 70,11 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 203,32 | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 369,82 | 16 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 721,32 | 32 GB | 640 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 268,07 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 221,00 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 86,27 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 7 017,93 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 64,35 | 2 GB | 40 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 963,41 | 128 GB | 2560 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 1 417,66 | 256 GB | 5120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 86,27 | — | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 150,61 | — | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 2 392,93 | — | 200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 18,50 Renewal: R 185,00 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 66,96 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 37,00 Renewal: R 111,00 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | R 16 328,26 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 101,35 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 188,22 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 20 510,87 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 100,54 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 945,11 Renewal: R 1 105,98 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 107,18 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 40,22 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 005,43 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 37,00 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 92,50 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 572,50 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 148,00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 387,50 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 330,00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 370,00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 220,00 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 6 475,00 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 277,50 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 647,50 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 035,00 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 295,00 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 775,00 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 6 105,00 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 555,00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 295,00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 277,50 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 515,00 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 925,00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 035,00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 3 145,00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 4 070,00 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 1 665,00 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 960,00 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | R 2 590,00 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 221,20 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 643,48 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 60,33 Renewal: R 90,49 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 160,87 Renewal: R 321,74 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, Hetzner or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (Hetzner: ZAR 38.21/mo vs IONOS: ZAR 18.50/mo).
Which is better, Hetzner or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (Hetzner: 4.2/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, Hetzner or IONOS?
Hetzner: up to 256 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
Hetzner 323584 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both Hetzner and IONOS list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between Hetzner and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.