Free hosting works for testing and hobby sites. If customers will see your site, our Baseline plan at R20 a month gives you the things free hosting usually doesn't: your own domain, backups, SSL and real support.
The catch with free hosting
- No own domain. Your site often lives at yoursite.freehost.com instead of yourbusiness.co.za.
- Ads you don't control on your own website.
- No backups. If something breaks, your site may simply be gone.
- Little or no support when you need help.
- Tiny limits that push you to upgrade anyway.
What you get for R20 a month
- Your own domain working on your site and email.
- 500MB NVMe SSD storage, enough for a basic website and a mailbox.
- Free SSL certificate, renewed automatically.
- Nightly encrypted cloud backups.
- DirectAdmin control panel to manage it yourself.
- Real support from Cape Town, from a hosting company running since 2011.
That's about 65 cents a day. Need more space or WordPress? Our Starter plan is R99 a month. Prices exclude VAT.
Get real hosting for R20 a month
Your own domain, SSL, nightly backups and local support. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Churches and non-profits
Every now and then we sponsor hosting for a church or registered non-profit that can't afford it. In return we ask for a small WebSpaceBar banner on the site. We can only help a few organisations, so there's no guarantee, but you're welcome to ask us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is there free web hosting in South Africa?
Yes, but free hosts usually put your site on their own subdomain, show ads, keep resources very small and offer little support or backup. For a business, our Baseline plan at R20 a month removes those problems.
What do I get for R20 a month?
Our Baseline plan includes NVMe SSD storage, a DirectAdmin control panel, a free auto-renewing SSL certificate, nightly encrypted cloud backups and local support from Cape Town. It suits a basic website and a mailbox.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Every plan works with your own domain name, such as yourbusiness.co.za. You can register one with us or point an existing one to your hosting.
Do you offer free hosting for churches or non-profits?
Occasionally. We sponsor hosting for a small number of churches and registered non-profits, in exchange for a small WebSpaceBar banner on the site. Message us on WhatsApp to ask.