Finding affordable and reliable web hosting in South Africa doesn’t need to be difficult. At Coolhost, we’ve designed our hosting packages to give you the speed, security, and support you need to build and grow your website. Whether you’re a small business in Cape Town, a startup in Johannesburg, or a growing ecommerce brand in Durban, our local hosting solutions ensure your site loads fast for your South African visitors.
With packages starting from just R100 per month, you’ll enjoy lightning-fast SSD storage, free SSL certificates, one-click WordPress installs, and 24/7 expert support. We’re here to make sure your online presence is stable, secure, and scalable. Are you looking to launch a new website or migrate your existing one to a reliable, user-friendly platform? Coolhost’s cPanel web hosting packages service provides the perfect foundation for businesses, bloggers, and developers across South Africa. We combine the industry-leading cPanel control panel with our robust infrastructure and expert local support to give your website the performance, security, and ease of management it deserves.
Get your website online quickly and affordably. Our Starter Hosting plan is ideal for blogs, portfolios, or small business landing pages. Enjoy fast SSD storage, free SSL for security, and local South African servers that keep your site running smoothly.
The Standard Hosting plan offers more storage, email accounts, and resources for growing websites. It’s built for small businesses, WordPress users, and e-commerce startups that need reliable performance without breaking the bank.
Crafted for websites with higher traffic, larger product catalogs, or multiple domains. With increased speed, advanced security, and priority support, it’s the smart choice for agencies, e-commerce stores, and expanding businesses in South Africa.
The Premier Hosting plan delivers the highest level of power and reliability. Built on top-tier SSD infrastructure with premium bandwidth, it’s designed for large companies, high-traffic platforms, and mission-critical projects. Includes dedicated resources, enhanced backups, and expert support 24/7.
Experience ultra-fast loading speeds globally for seamless performance and reliability anywhere in the world.
Experience ultra-fast loading speeds globally for seamless performance
Optimized Servers: High-performance infrastructure for minimal latency.
Advanced Caching: Reduces load times with smart caching technology.
SSD Storage: Faster data retrieval compared to traditional HDDs.
24/7 Monitoring: Ensures optimal server performance and uptime.
Ensures fast content delivery across all regions.
One-Click WordPress Installation and Support: Getting started with WordPress has never been easier. Our platform includes a one-click installer, so you can have your site up and running in minutes. We also provide server-level caching specifically tuned for WordPress to deliver optimal performance.
Experience ultra-fast loading speeds globally for seamless performance and reliability anywhere in the world.
Manage files, email, databases, DNS and backups in the familiar, industry-standard cPanel. Simple, stable and powerful for beginners and pros.
Our stacks use LiteSpeed Web Server with built-in caching and HTTP/3/QUIC for faster TTFB and page loads across South Africa.
Smart filtering and malware scanning keep inboxes clean and users safe. Tuned for high deliverability and fewer false positives.
Automated scanning, WAF rules and proactive hardening help block exploits and remove threats before they impact your site.
Real people, real help. Friendly South African support via ticket and chat, with priority response on Business & Premium plans.
Your data is backed up automatically with quick, self-service restores from the control panel (backup frequency depends on plan).
Local Tier-III data centres with redundant connectivity for low-latency performance across Johannesburg, Cape Town and beyond.
Launch WordPress, WooCommerce, Joomla, Drupal and 400+ apps with a single click. Auto-updates and staging supported.
SSH & SFTP, WP-CLI, Git, PHP version selector, cron jobs and composer access for modern workflows and clean deployments.
Wondering how we stack up against the competition?
| Feature | Coolhost | Afrihost | xneelo | HostAfrica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from (monthly) | R100 Value | R69*entry tier | R99 | R79 |
| SSD storage | Included 10–40 GB+ | Included | Included | Included |
| Free SSL | Yes | — Check plan | Yes | Yes |
| Websites allowed | 1 / 5 / Unlimitedby plan | 1entry | 1entry | 1–Unlimitedby plan |
| Email accounts | 10 / 50 / 100+by plan | Plan-based | Plan-based | Plan-based |
| WordPress 1-click | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Backups | DailyPremium | Optionalcheck | Weekly | Weekly |
| Free migration | Yes Business+ | — | Yes | Yes |
| Local SA servers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support | 24/7Local | Hours vary | Business hours | Business hours |
| SLA / Uptime | 99.9%target | Published | Published | Published |
| Money-back | Yesterms apply | Yesterms | Yesterms | Yesterms |
Notes: Values are illustrative and may vary by plan or over time. Verify current pricing, inclusions, and terms on each provider’s website.
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Ecommerce Stores → Fast, secure hosting for WooCommerce or Shopify.
Agencies & Developers → Host multiple client websites on one account.
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Yes. Coolhost provides fast, reliable web hosting tailored for South Africa, with low-latency connectivity to major local ISPs and search-friendly setup for businesses targeting South African customers.
Hosting influences speed, uptime, and security—factors Google considers. Coolhost includes SSL, caching options, and SA-targeted performance to help you meet Core Web Vitals. Ranking also depends on your content quality, relevance, links, and on-page SEO.
Plans are billed in South African Rand (ZAR) with monthly and annual terms. Invoices show VAT where applicable. View the plan comparison page for current pricing and inclusions.
We follow POPIA-aligned privacy and security practices, including encrypted TLS connections, secure credential handling, access controls, and regular patching. A Data Processing Addendum is available on request.
Yes. Free automated SSL certificates (e.g., AutoSSL/Let’s Encrypt) are included with standard hosting plans, helping protect visitors and improve trust and SEO.
Plans include a high-availability uptime commitment with monitoring and proactive incident response. Review your plan’s SLA page for the exact percentage and credit policy.
We offer local routing, HTTP/2/HTTP/3, server-side caching, image compression support, PHP/OPcache tuning, and optional CDN integration. These features help pass Core Web Vitals and improve Google PageSpeed metrics.
Automated backups run regularly with point-in-time restores available from the control panel. Retention ranges by plan (e.g., daily with multi-day history). Check your plan’s backup policy for details.
Yes. We provide assisted migrations for WordPress, cPanel accounts, and IMAP email, scheduled to minimise downtime. Submit a migration request after signup.
AI‑assisted options are available on selected plans, such as smart malware scanning, log insights, and guided content tools that can help improve on‑page SEO for Google. Availability varies by plan.
Coolhost’s Starter plan is R100/month, including SSD storage, free SSL, and 10 email accounts — making it one of the most affordable web hosting options in South Africa.
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