50% off yearly plans
Web hosting, looked after
- Free .co.za domain for the first year on yearly plans
- Free website migration, done by our team
- Live chat with real people, 7 days a week
From R79 R39.50/mo
30-day money-back guarantee
No website yet? See one built free in about a minute
Web hosting plans
One price for the first year, shown in full. No 4-year term needed. Free SSL and malware protection on every plan.
Launch
Perfect for new side-hustles, blogs, and SA startups ready to go live quickly and affordably.
R79
R39.50/mo
Choose planR474 for the first year. Renews at R79/mo.
- 1 website
- 50 GB NVMe storage
- 25 email accounts
- Unmetered bandwidthNo monthly traffic limit. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for everyone.
- Free domain, 1st yearChoose .co.za. Free for the first year when you pay yearly, then it renews at the normal domain price.
- Website built for you in a minuteAnswer a few questions and our AI builder makes a first version of your website. You can change anything after.
- Designer help not included
- Malware and virus protectionYour files are scanned for malware, and common attacks on your website are blocked.
Starter
Ideal for SA small businesses — includes free professional website design, email and SSL.
R148
R74/mo
Choose planR888 for the first year. Renews at R148/mo.
- 2 websites
- 75 GB NVMe storage
- 50 email accounts
- Unmetered bandwidthNo monthly traffic limit. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for everyone.
- Free domain, 1st yearChoose .co.za or .com. Free for the first year when you pay yearly, then it renews at the normal domain price.
- Website built for you in a minuteAnswer a few questions and our AI builder makes a first version of your website. You can change anything after.
- A designer perfects your siteA designer improves the layout, text and images of the site the AI builder made for you. Included free.
- Malware and virus protectionYour files are scanned for malware, and common attacks on your website are blocked.
Premium
Perfect for businesses that need more performance and the flexibility to host multiple websites.
R298
R149/mo
Choose planR1,788 for the first year. Renews at R298/mo.
- 100 websites
- 100 GB NVMe storage
- Unlimited email accounts
- Unmetered bandwidthNo monthly traffic limit. Fair use applies so the server stays fast for everyone.
- Free domain, 1st yearChoose .co.za or .com. Free for the first year when you pay yearly, then it renews at the normal domain price.
- Website built for you in a minuteAnswer a few questions and our AI builder makes a first version of your website. You can change anything after.
- A designer perfects your siteA designer improves the layout, text and images of the site the AI builder made for you. Included free.
- Malware and virus protectionYour files are scanned for malware, and common attacks on your website are blocked.
Compare all features
| Feature | LaunchR39.50/mo | StarterR74/mo | PremiumR149/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan basics | |||
| Websites | 1 | 2 | 100 |
| NVMe SSD storage | 50 GB | 75 GB | 100 GB |
| Email accounts | 25 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | Unmetered | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Free domain, first year (yearly plans) | .co.za | .co.za or .com | .co.za or .com |
| Your website | |||
| AI website builder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A designer perfects your site | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1-click WordPress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speed and safety | |||
| LiteSpeed web server and caching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Daily backups, kept in 2 places | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Malware and virus protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Help | |||
| Free website migration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live chat, 7 days a week | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Launch your website today. Or move it without the stress.
Choose how you want to build, or let our team move your existing website for you.
Build your site your way
Answer a few questions and our AI website builder makes your first site in about a minute. Or install WordPress in one click, or upload your own code.
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We move it for you, free
Our team copies your files, databases and email to Hostking, tests everything, then switches your domain over. We plan every move to avoid downtime.
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Fast hosting for growing websites
Keep visitors with quick pages
- LiteSpeed web servers with server caching built in
- Redis keeps database answers in memory
- NVMe SSD storage on every plan
Ready for busy days
- CloudLinux gives your account its own CPU and memory, so a busy site next door does not slow yours
- Unmetered bandwidth, so no charge for busy months
- 99.9% uptime guarantee, and upgrade any time with no downtime
The technology behind every plan
The same server setup on Launch, Starter and Premium, with nothing extra to buy.
LiteSpeed web server
Serves pages faster than standard Apache, with caching built into the server.
Redis object cache
Keeps database answers in memory, so WordPress and shop pages load quicker.
CloudLinux with CageFS
Your account runs in its own space with its own resources. Other sites can't slow yours or see your files.
PHP selector
Pick the PHP version and extensions for your site from your control panel.
Imunify360 security
Firewall, malware scanning and automatic clean-up on every server.
Spam filtering
Email is checked for spam and viruses before it reaches your inbox.
Daily backups, in 2 places
JetBackup copies your site every day. Restore a site, file or database yourself.
Free SSL certificate
Installed and renewed for you, so visitors see the padlock.
NVMe SSD storage
Faster than standard SSDs, from 50 GB on Launch to 100 GB on Premium.
DirectAdmin control panel
Files, email, databases and domains in one place.
SSH, Git and Cron
For developers. Shared hosting, so no root access.
99.9% uptime guarantee
Servers monitored around the clock, with spare capacity for busy days.
HHostking support
Help from real people, 7 days a week
- Live chat is our main channel, with most replies in under 10 minutes
- Free website moves, done by our team
- Tickets and email, any time
- Help with WordPress, email and domains
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Can I host multiple websites within one shared hosting plan?
Yes! Our Starter and Premium web hosting plans allow hosting multiple websites by adding secondary domains through your hosting control panel (DirectAdmin).
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, we offer a 100% risk-free, 30-day money-back guarantee on all web hosting plans.
Is email hosting included in my package?
Yes, all our shared web hosting packages include email hosting.
Do I need technical knowledge to use web hosting?
No technical knowledge is required. Our plans include a free Website Builder and 1-click WordPress installation to help you get started, and on our Starter plan and above, our team will even design a professional website for you at no extra cost. If you ever get stuck, our support team is available 07:00 to 22:00 SAST every day.
Who do I get in touch with if I need help?
Our SA support team is available 07:00 to 22:00 SAST every day via live chat and tickets, with our AI assistant on live chat overnight. Visit our contact page for all options.
More about web hosting
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Affordable web hosting features
Everything included on every plan — billed in South African rand, with no hidden fees.
Fast, reliable performance
Your website is built to load quickly, giving visitors a smoother experience. We use high-performance NVMe storage and LiteSpeed servers with LSCache built in — so you don't need to buy or configure separate performance plugins. Faster pages also help your SEO rankings.
Daily backups, one-click restore
Your website is backed up automatically every day — no setup and no separate backup software to pay for. If something goes wrong, you can restore your site, files or databases in one click.
Email included
Advanced email management features let you manage your email accounts, mailing lists, and more as part of your web hosting package.
Free SSL certificate
Secure your website with a complimentary SSL certificate included in every web hosting plan, ensuring data protection and customer trust.
Easy to manage
An intuitive and powerful control panel, included with every web hosting plan, makes managing your hosting package simple.
Expert SA support
Our expert SA support team is available 07:00 to 22:00 SAST every day via live chat and tickets, with our AI assistant on live chat overnight. For after-hours queries, our Help Centre has guides covering common hosting, email and domain questions.
Reliable web hosting for South African businesses
Looking for reliable web hosting in South Africa? Hostking offers fast, affordable hosting for startups, businesses, and developers across SA — with expert local support, NVMe SSD speed and a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
On a tight budget? See our cheap web hosting plans starting on Launch, or see your website built free, then keep it from R299/month.
Our hosting is powered by NVMe SSD storage, AcceleratorWP with LSAPI performance, and optimized infrastructure to deliver faster website speeds and improved SEO rankings.
Whether you're building a business website, blog, or online store, our South African hosting plans are designed to grow with you — with fast performance, daily backups and expert support whenever you need it.
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