Free
R0 free forever
- 200MB disk space
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 5 email accounts
- Free website builder
- Daily backups
- New registrations only
Free hosting
Free Web Hosting in South Africa
Yes, it is really free. Our Free plan gives you 200MB of space, unlimited bandwidth, 5 email accounts, a website builder and daily backups for R0, with no card needed to keep it running. When you outgrow it, upgrade to a paid plan in a few clicks.
- Since 2009
- 24/7 support
- Servers in South Africa and Germany
- No VAT added
Start free, upgrade when you need to
The Free plan is for new registrations. Paid plans add space, email accounts, databases and a free .co.za domain on Unlimited.
Silver
R39 /month
R588 /year
Same as R39/month, billed once a yearor R588 paid annually
- 500MB disk space
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 10 email accounts
- 1 database
- Free website builder
- Daily backups
Gold
R79 /month
R790 /year
Save R158 a year vs monthlyor R790 paid annually
- 1GB disk space
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 50 email accounts
- 10 databases
- Free website builder
- Daily backups
Unlimited
R149 /month
R1,490 /year
Save R298 a year vs monthlyor R1,490 paid annually
- Free .co.za domain
- Unlimited disk space
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Unlimited email accounts
- Unlimited databases
- 1-click installs
Prices in rand. We are not VAT-registered, so there is no VAT on top. You check out securely in our client area.
What you get for free
200MB of space
Enough for a simple website or a personal page built with the website builder.
Unlimited bandwidth
No traffic caps on the free plan.
5 email accounts
Professional email addresses on your own domain.
Free website builder
Build a simple site without code.
Daily backups
Your site is backed up every day, even on the free plan.
Free SSL
A free Let’s Encrypt certificate for the https padlock.
What is the catch?
There is no hidden fee. The Free plan is smaller than our paid plans: 200MB of space, 5 email addresses and no databases, so it is not meant for WordPress or online shops. You do need a domain name, which you can register with us or bring from elsewhere. Our guide to free vs paid web hosting explains when it is time to upgrade.
Who it is for
- A first website or personal page
- Testing an idea before you pay for hosting
- Small sites built with the website builder
- Students and hobby projects
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Kevin from web design hosting has been excellent to work with for the last 10 years. He handled the design and hosting of our website for Zeek Gold and made the whole process easy from start to finish. He’s responsive, explains things clearly, and always follows through on what he promises. He built / redesigned our site at zeekgold.co.za, and whenever we’ve needed changes or help, he’s sorted it…
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This team have never let me down. I have been a loyal customer of Web Design Hosting SA since 2019. Over the years they have proved to be a company who are consistent with their service, approach and professionalism. I am truly grateful to be able to rely on them for all my web needs.
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I used this company for the past ten years .His service is put of this World,and he has a passion to build professional websites that actually work.He also knows to do search engine optimisation so people come to the site ...Let down with so many developers but not with Kevin at webdesignhostingsa.co.za
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free hosting really free?
Yes. The Free plan costs R0 and stays free. You only pay if you choose to upgrade or buy a domain.
What are the limits of the free plan?
200MB of disk space, unlimited bandwidth, 5 email accounts, the free website builder and daily backups. It is for new registrations only.
Can I run WordPress on free hosting?
The Free plan has no databases, so WordPress needs a paid plan. WordPress hosting starts at R79 a month.
Can I upgrade from free to paid?
Yes. Upgrade from the client area at any time. Your site and email stay in place.
Do I need a domain?
Yes, your site needs a domain name. A .co.za costs R250 a year with us, and the Unlimited plans include one free.
Talk to us
Get a quote or ask a question
Tell us what you need and we will reply with a clear recommendation and price. Prefer to chat? WhatsApp or call us.
- Email info@webdesignhostingsa.co.za
- Call or WhatsApp 083 678 9831
- Sales: Mon to Fri 07:00 to 17:00, Sat 08:00 to 16:00, Sun 08:00 to 13:00
Not sure which option is right for you?
Tell us what you need and we will recommend a package, with a clear quote. No pressure and no jargon.