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Updated September 29, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster

Compare Domains.co.za and PlanetHoster using recorded catalog facts and pricing.

Where Domains.co.za and PlanetHoster differ

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
FactDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
Entry priceZAR 209$48.99
Entry plan1 vCPU, 2 GB DDR5 ECC, 50 GB NVMe2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth allowanceUnlimited traffic, 500 Mbps portUnlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection
Locations13Higher
RegionsZAFR, CH, CA
Compliance certificationsICANN accredited registrar, ZARC (ZA Registry Consortium) accredited registrar, Verisign accredited registrar (.com and .net), PIR accredited registrar (.org), Neustar accredited registrar (.biz), Afilias accredited registrar (.info), ISPA memberISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, Tier III, Tier IV, ICANN, CIRA, AFNIC
Operating systemsLinux, WindowsCovers moreLinux
Use casesNot confirmedGame server

Same on both: Billing models (Monthly), DDoS protection (Yes), SLA uptime (99.9%), Server types (VPS).

Key differences

  • PlanetHoster scores higher overall: 8.70 vs 8.60.
  • Locations is higher at PlanetHoster: 3 vs 1.
  • Regions: only Domains.co.za offers ZA.
  • Regions: only PlanetHoster offers FR, CH, CA.
  • Compliance certifications: only Domains.co.za offers ICANN accredited registrar, ZARC (ZA Registry Consortium) accredited registrar, Verisign accredited registrar (.com and .net).
  • Compliance certifications: only PlanetHoster offers ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS.
  • Operating systems: only Domains.co.za offers Windows.

Score breakdown

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
AreaDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
Cost8.50HigherEntry price sits at ZAR 209, with monthly billing and a site entry price median of €5.83.8.20Monthly billing without hourly choice shapes entry spend at monthly
Offer8.50Offer is thin: vps only, 1 region, though DDoS protection is included.9.10HigherGenerous transfer allowance described in Unlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection lifts usable value
Trust9.20Higher9.10Broad assurance set named in ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS supports confidence

How they score

Domains.co.za

  • Cost8.5
  • Offer8.5
  • Trust9.2

PlanetHoster

  • Cost8.2
  • Offer9.1
  • Trust9.1
  • Domains.co.za edges PlanetHoster on cost, 8.5 to 8.2.
  • PlanetHoster leads on offer by 0.6 points (9.1 vs 8.5).
  • Domains.co.za and PlanetHoster tie on trust at 9.2.

Feature by feature

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
Billing modelsDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
MonthlyYesYes
Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
Server typesDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
VPSYesYes
Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
Operating systemsDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
LinuxYesYes
WindowsYesNo

Every fact side by side

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
FactDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
Legal entityDiaMatrix ccNot confirmed
HeadquartersSouth AfricaNot confirmed
Founded2001Not confirmed

Not confirmed for one of the two: Support channels.

Country by country

Domains.co.za vs PlanetHoster
CountryDomains.co.zaPlanetHoster
South AfricaYesNo

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