Quick comparison
| Feature | HostPapa | STRATO |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.6 / 5 | ★ 4.3 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 14 | 10 |
| Hosting types | VPS, Dedicated, Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting | Shared Hosting, VPS |
| Starting price | R 40,42 | R 20,11 |
| Renewal from | — | R 100,54 |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | — |
| Max storage | 3840 GB | 200 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Ontario, Canada | Germany |
| Data centers | 21 | 1 |
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| 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 |
STRATO plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | R 100,54 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 301,63 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 70,38 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 80,43 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 92,10 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 20,11 Renewal: R 100,54 | — | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 100,54 | — | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 241,30 | — | 150 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | R 442,39 | — | 200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 40,22 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, HostPapa or STRATO?
STRATO has the lower entry price (HostPapa: ZAR 40.42/mo vs STRATO: ZAR 20.11/mo).
Which is better, HostPapa or STRATO?
HostPapa scores higher (HostPapa: 4.6/5 vs STRATO: 4.3/5).
Which is better for VPS, HostPapa or STRATO?
HostPapa: up to 256 GB RAM; STRATO: up to — GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
HostPapa 3840 GB vs STRATO 200 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both HostPapa and STRATO 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 HostPapa and STRATO?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.