Hetzner vs Zenbox

Choosing between Hetzner and Zenbox? Both serve customers in South Africa with competitive plans. Below is a side-by-side breakdown of specs, prices, and our independent ratings.

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Feature Hetzner Zenbox
Editorial rating ★ 4.2 / 5 ★ 4.2 / 5
Plans tracked 44 3
Hosting types Shared Hosting, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated Shared Hosting
Starting price R 38,21 R 19,00
Renewal from R 98,53 R 3 416,79
Max RAM 256 GB 8.192 GB
Max storage 323584 GB 100 GB
Free SSL Yes Yes
Free backups Yes
Headquarters Gunzenhausen, Germany Poland
Data centers 70 1

Hetzner

★ 4.2

Hetzner hosting for South Africa: compared on price, performance, and trust in our independent catalog.

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Zenbox

★ 4.2

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Hetzner plans

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

Zenbox plans

Type Intro price RAM Storage Action
Shared Hosting R 41,07 Renewal: R 82,18 4.096 GB 25 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting R 19,00 Renewal: R 3 416,79 6.144 GB 50 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting R 342,23 Renewal: R 4 106,09 8.192 GB 100 GB SSD Visit Site

Comparison FAQ

Which is cheaper, Hetzner or Zenbox?

Zenbox has the lower entry price (Hetzner: ZAR 38.21/mo vs Zenbox: ZAR 19.00/mo).

Which is better, Hetzner or Zenbox?

Hetzner scores higher (Hetzner: 4.2/5 vs Zenbox: 4.2/5).

Which is better for VPS, Hetzner or Zenbox?

Hetzner: up to 256 GB RAM; Zenbox: up to 8.192 GB RAM.

Which has more storage?

Hetzner 323584 GB vs Zenbox 100 GB max storage.

Do both include free SSL?

Yes — both Hetzner and Zenbox list plans with free SSL.

Which is better for beginners in South Africa?

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

How do I choose between Hetzner and Zenbox?

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