Quick comparison
| Feature | IONOS | Liquid Web |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.4 / 5 | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 42 | 24 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated | Cloud, VPS |
| Starting price | R 18,50 | R 92,50 |
| Renewal from | R 185,00 | — |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | 192 GB |
| Max storage | 8000 GB | 3200 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | — |
| Free backups | Yes | — |
| Headquarters | Montabaur, Germany | Lansing, Michigan, USA |
| Data centers | 114 | 57 |
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| 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 |
Liquid Web plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud | R 9 139,00 | 64 GB | 1700 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 940,50 | 64 GB | 793 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 407,00 | 6 GB | 120 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 924,00 | 12 GB | 320 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 12 580,00 | 64 GB | 1700 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 832,50 | 8 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 7 770,00 | 64 GB | 1700 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 999,00 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 275,50 | 24 GB | 540 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 239,50 | 12 GB | 320 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 349,50 | 16 GB | 440 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 4 625,00 | 64 GB | 793 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 2 960,00 | 24 GB | 540 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 92,50 | 1 GB | 30 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 665,00 | 16 GB | 440 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 9 842,00 | 192 GB | 3200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 203,50 | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 091,50 | 6 GB | 120 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 219,00 | 32 GB | 793 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | R 3 903,50 | 32 GB | 793 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 1 517,00 | 8 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 314,50 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 3 996,00 | 32 GB | 640 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | R 3 311,50 | 32 GB | 640 GB SSD | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, IONOS or Liquid Web?
IONOS has the lower entry price (IONOS: ZAR 18.50/mo vs Liquid Web: ZAR 92.50/mo).
Which is better, IONOS or Liquid Web?
Liquid Web scores higher (IONOS: 4.4/5 vs Liquid Web: 4.5/5).
Which is better for VPS, IONOS or Liquid Web?
IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM; Liquid Web: up to 192 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
IONOS 8000 GB vs Liquid Web 3200 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Only IONOS shows free SSL on tracked plans.
Which is better for beginners in South Africa?
Liquid Web is our pick for ease of use in South Africa.
How do I choose between IONOS and Liquid Web?
Match plan type to your project in South Africa. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.