Cheap Web Hosting Plans + Free Website Design
Affordable and reliable web hosting plans designed to deliver fast, secure, and scalable web hosting for your website.
Our website designers will design a free professional website for you on the Starter plan and above.
Launch
Perfect for new side-hustles, blogs, and SA startups ready to go live quickly and affordably.
R69/mo
R414/year billed annually (just R34.50/mo).
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Features
- 1 Website
- 50 GB NVME Storage
- 25 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free Domain on Annual+
- No Free Website Design
Performance
- Lightning-Fast Web Hosting
- NVME Performance
- 1x Performance
Extra Features
- Free Website Builder
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware/Virus Protection
- Redis Object Caching
- SSH access
Starter
Ideal for SA small businesses — includes free professional website design, email and SSL.
R129/mo
R774/year billed annually (just R64.50/mo).
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Features
- 2 Websites
- 75 GB NVME Storage
- 50 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free Domain on Annual+
- Free Website Design
Performance
- Lightning-Fast Web Hosting
- NVME Performance
- 2x Performance
Extra Features
- Free Website Builder
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware/Virus Protection
- Redis Object Caching
- SSH access
Premium
Perfect for businesses that need more performance and the flexibility to host multiple websites.
R259/mo
R1554/year billed annually (just R129.50/mo).
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Features
- 100 Websites
- 100 GB NVME Storage
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free Domain on Annual+
- Free Website Design
Performance
- Lightning-Fast Web Hosting
- NVME Performance
- 5x Performance
Extra Features
- Free Website Builder
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware/Virus Protection
- Redis Object Caching
- SSH access
Web Hosting for Small Businesses, Startups & Personal Websites
Our hosting plans are suitable for small businesses, startups, personal websites, blogs and growing businesses. Whether you're launching your first website or moving an existing website to Hostking, you can choose a plan based on the number of websites, storage and performance you need.
Hostking vs Afrihost vs HostAfrica vs Xneelo vs Hostinger vs GoDaddy
An honest, fact-based hosting comparison for South African businesses — pricing, storage and what's included, side by side.
| Feature | Hostking | Afrihost | HostAfrica | Xneelo | Hostinger | GoDaddy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free custom website designed by a real person | Yes Starter Plan+ |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Entry plan — paid monthly | R69/mo | R84/mo | R99/mo | R99/mo | ~R220/mo ($11.99 USD) |
R75/mo |
| Entry plan — paid annually (per mo) | R34.50/mo Lowest Price |
R84/mo no annual discount |
~R74/mo (25% off) |
R99/mo no annual discount |
~R110/mo ($5.99 USD intro) |
R39/mo intro rate, renews higher |
| Billed in South African Rand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Storage | 50 GB | 2 GB | 20 GB | 15 GB | 20 GB | 10 GB |
| Email Accounts | 25 | 50 | 25 | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Free SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free domain (annual plan) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Pricing shown both as standard monthly billing and as the per-month rate when paying annually in advance, since these differ significantly across providers and an apples-to-apples comparison needs both. Figures current as of June 2026, based on each provider's own published pricing for their entry-level shared hosting plan. Hostinger and GoDaddy USD figures are converted to ZAR at time of writing and will move with exchange rates and regional promotions. Always confirm current pricing on each provider's own website before purchasing. Spot something outdated? Let us know.
Cheap & Affordable Web Hosting for South African Businesses
Looking for cheap 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.
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.
Daily Website Backups
Your website is backed up automatically — no setup required.
- Automatic Daily Backups
Your website is backed up daily to ensure your data is always safe and recoverable.
- One-Click Restore
Quickly restore your website, files, or databases whenever needed.
- No Backup Software Needed
Your backups are handled automatically — no need to install or pay for separate backup software.
- Fully Managed & Secure
Backups are handled automatically on our servers for maximum reliability.
Faster WordPress with AcceleratorWP
Speed up your website with built-in caching and optimization.
- Built-in Caching & Optimization
Improves load times instantly without needing extra plugins.
- Replace Paid Performance Plugins
No need for WP Rocket or similar tools — performance is included.
- Better Speed & User Experience
Faster websites lead to higher conversions and improved SEO.
- Upgrade for Even More Power
Scale to Starter or Premium plans for even better performance on growing websites.
Why Are You Offering Free Websites?
We believe every SA business deserves a professional web presence. Instead of charging R2 000+ upfront for website design, we invest in building your site and earn back through affordable monthly hosting. You win — we win.
- ✔ No hidden fees
- ✔ No contracts
- ✔ Cancel anytime
Free Website Design Examples
See real examples of websites we design for our customers.
When you choose the Starter plan or higher, we design a professional 1-page website for you at no extra cost.
Clean. Mobile-friendly. Ready to grow your business.
Affordable Web Hosting Features
Experience fast, reliable hosting powered by NVMe SSD storage and AcceleratorWP with LSAPI technology — optimized for websites in South Africa. Enjoy free SSL, email hosting, and an easy-to-use control panel, backed by expert local support.
Fast, Reliable Website Performance
Your website is built to load quickly, giving visitors a smoother experience and helping your pages respond faster. We use high-performance NVMe storage, LiteSpeed technology and caching (AcceleratorWP) to help your website load quickly and run efficiently.
Email Included with Web Hosting
Advanced email management features let you manage your email accounts, mailing lists, and more as part of your web hosting package.
Easy-to-Use Web Hosting Management
An intuitive and powerful control panel, included with every web hosting plan, makes managing your hosting package a breeze!
Free SSL Certificate for Web Hosting
Secure your website with a complimentary SSL certificate included in every web hosting plan, ensuring data protection and customer trust.
Premium Web Hosting Support
Our expert SA support team is available every day from 7am to 10pm via live chat and tickets. For after-hours queries, our Help Center has guides covering common hosting, email and domain questions.
Free Website Migration — We Move Your Site for You
Moving your website doesn't have to be stressful. Our experts migrate your entire site to our hosting at no cost, with zero downtime and zero data loss.
- 100% free website migration
- No downtime during transfer
- All files, databases, and emails moved
- Free SSL after migration
- Expert team handles everything
Web Hosting for South African Businesses
Hostking has been providing web hosting to South African businesses since 2013. Plans are billed in South African Rand, with local support available 7am–10pm daily and a free domain included on annual and longer billing terms. Whether you're a startup, small business or established company, our hosting plans are built to get South African websites online reliably and affordably.
Cheap Web Hosting South Africa — Your Questions Answered
Have questions? We've got the answers about our shared web hosting services.
What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting allows multiple clients to share resources on a single server, making it a cost-effective option for personal websites and small to medium businesses. Our shared web hosting plans enable you to host multiple websites within one account using your control panel, providing great flexibility.
All our hosting packages come with email hosting included, giving you a complete online presence solution. If you're unsure, rest assured that we offer a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee, so you can try our service risk-free.
Is Your Data Safe and Supported?
Your website data is securely backed up daily, and our servers are protected by advanced antivirus software to safeguard against threats. While shared hosting plans can't be divided for resale, you can explore our reseller hosting options if that's your goal.
We provide SSH access for domain management, giving you sufficient control to manage files securely. And if you ever need assistance, our dedicated support team is ready to help you at any time.
Upgrade Options
You can easily upgrade your hosting plan to a higher tier to accommodate growing website needs, ensuring scalability and flexibility for your online projects.
- What is Shared Web Hosting?
In Shared Web Hosting, multiple clients are hosted on a single server, sharing the server's resources. This reduces cost by distributing the server expenses across all hosted clients. Shared hosting is ideal for personal websites and small to mid-sized businesses that do not need dedicated server resources.
- Can I host multiple websites within one Shared Hosting plan?
Yes! Our Starter, Premium, and Business 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.
- Can I upgrade to a higher plan?
Yes, you can easily upgrade to a higher shared hosting plan at any time to suit your growing needs.
- Why choose HostKing for cheap web hosting?
HostKing provides fast, cheap web hosting with NVMe storage, free SSL certificates, daily backups, email hosting, and local support. Our affordable hosting solutions are designed for startups, bloggers, and SA businesses looking for the cheapest web hosting without compromising on quality.
- Is my data safe? Do you take backups?
Your data is protected and backed up daily for your peace of mind.
- 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 every day from 7am to 10pm to help.
- Can I divide my Shared Hosting package and resell it?
Shared Hosting packages cannot be divided for resale, but you can resell custom packages with our Reseller Hosting plans.
- Do you offer SSH access?
Yes, SSH access is provided to your domain. While root access is not available due to the shared environment, you will have sufficient rights to manage your domain's files.
- Who do I get in touch with if I need help?
Our SA support team is available every day from 7am to 10pm via live chat and tickets. Visit our contact page for all options.
- Is Hostking an affordable web hosting option in South Africa?
Yes. Hostking offers web hosting in South Africa from R34.50/mo, including NVMe SSD storage, free SSL, email hosting, daily backups and expert local support — designed to be affordable without compromising on performance or support.