Better Than Free

Web hosting plans that include everything free hosting can't deliver

One of the key factors that sets Allanux Web apart from its competitors is the perfect balance of affordability and quality. Offering a range of hosting plans to suit various budgets and requirements, Allanux Web ensures that even the most budget-conscious clients in South Africa can access high-quality web hosting services.

Starter Cloud

R99 ZAR Monthly
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  • 1   Websites
  • 10GB   NVMe Storage
  • 10   Email Accounts
  • 10   Sub-domains
  • 5   MySQL Databases
  • Unlimited  Traffic
  • Plesk  Control Panel
  • FREE  Website Builder
  • FREE  SSL Certificate
  • FREE  Website Migrations
  • FREE  Litespeed

Plus Cloud

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R129 ZAR Monthly
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  • 5   Websites
  • 25GB   NVMe Storage
  • 25   Email Accounts
  • 25   Sub-domains
  • 10   MySQL Databases
  • Unlimited  Traffic
  • Plesk  Control Panel
  • FREE  Website Builder
  • FREE  SSL Certificate
  • FREE  Website Migrations
  • FREE  Litespeed

Turbo Cloud

R249 ZAR Monthly
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  • 10   Websites
  • 50GB   NVMe Storage
  • 50   Email Accounts
  • 50   Sub-domains
  • 20   MySQL Databases
  • Unlimited  Traffic
  • Plesk  Control Panel
  • FREE  Website Builder
  • FREE  SSL Certificate
  • FREE  Website Migrations
  • FREE  Litespeed

Business Cloud

R369 ZAR Monthly
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  • 20   Websites
  • 80GB   NVMe Storage
  • 75   Email Accounts
  • 100   Sub-domains
  • 30   MySQL Databases
  • Unlimited  Traffic
  • Plesk  Control Panel
  • FREE  Website Builder
  • FREE  SSL Certificate
  • FREE  Website Migrations
  • FREE  Litespeed
The Truth About Free

What free web hosting in South Africa actually looks like

Free website hosting services like 000webhost, InfinityFree, and FreeHostia offer free plans with severe limitations. You typically get 500MB–1GB of storage, no custom domain name (your site lives on their subdomain like yoursite.freehost.com), forced advertising banners on your pages, limited bandwidth that crashes your site if you get traffic, no SSL certificate, no email hosting, and customer support limited to forums. Your website files sit on overloaded shared hosting servers in the US or Europe — meaning slow load times for South African visitors. Most importantly, free hosting platforms can shut down or delete your website at any time with no warning and no backup.
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What You Get Free

What you get free with every web hosting plan

Free .co.za domain registration

Every hosting plan includes a free .co.za domain name for the first year — that's R89 you don't pay. A .co.za domain builds trust with South African customers and helps your website rank higher on google.co.za. Free domain registration is included with all hosting packages, not just the expensive ones. After year one, your domain renews at R109/yr.

Free SSL certificate

Your free SSL certificate activates automatically when your hosting goes live. SSL encrypts data between your server and your visitors, displays the HTTPS padlock, and gives you a Google ranking boost. Free hosting providers either don't offer SSL or charge extra for it. We include it at no cost on every web hosting plan.

Free website builder included

Don't know how to code? The built-in website builder lets you create a professional website with drag-and-drop tools. Install WordPress with one click through Softaculous, or use any of 400+ applications. Free web hosting services lock you into their proprietary builder with limited templates — our hosting gives you full control over your website files and design.

Free website migration

Already have a website hosted elsewhere? We'll migrate it to Allanux Web for free. Our team handles the full website migration — files, databases, email accounts, DNS — with zero downtime. Free hosting platforms don't offer migration support because they can't handle real websites. Moving from another hosting provider takes 24–48 hours.

Free LiteSpeed cache and NVMe SSD

Your website runs on LiteSpeed web hosting servers with NVMe SSD storage — 10x faster than standard SSD. Free hosting services run hundreds of websites on overloaded shared hosting servers with spinning disks. Our web hosting platform delivers page load times under 2 seconds with built-in LiteSpeed cache, HTTP/3, and server-level optimisation. Your hosting account comes with stable and secure web hosting that handles real web traffic.

Free WHOIS privacy and 24/7 support

Free WHOIS privacy protection keeps your personal details hidden from the public domain database. Most hosting companies in South Africa charge R50–R100/yr extra. We include it free for life. Plus 24/7 customer support by live chat, email, and ticket — something no free web hosting service offers.

The Real Comparison

Free web hosting vs R99/mo hosting — the real comparison

For R99/mo you get everything a free hosting service can't deliver: your own .co.za domain name (free), SSL certificate (free), 10GB NVMe SSD storage, 10 email accounts on your domain, unlimited traffic, LiteSpeed web hosting servers, Plesk control panel, daily backups, and 24/7 local South African support. Free hosting gives you a subdomain, 500MB storage, ads on your site, and a contact form that goes nowhere. If you're building a website for a South African business, freelance portfolio, or online store — R99/mo is the real starting point. It's not free web hosting, but it's everything that free hosting pretends to be.
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Build Your Website

Build your online presence on reliable hosting

Whether you're launching a blog, a business website, a WordPress site, or a WooCommerce online store — your web hosting plan gives you the foundation to create a website and design your website the way you want. Install WordPress with one click. Create professional email addresses like info@yourdomain.co.za. Build landing pages with the website builder and hosting platform. Connect your free co.za domain to Google Search Console and start ranking. Every hosting plan includes the Plesk control panel, Softaculous app installer, and server-level security. We store your website files on NVMe SSD in our data centre. Start with R99/mo and explore your hosting options — upgrade as your website grows with free upgrades between hosting packages and no downtime.
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Local Advantage

Why South African businesses choose local web hosting

Free web hosting servers are almost always located in the US or Europe. That means 200–400ms latency for every South African visitor loading your web pages. Our hosting servers deliver sub-50ms response times for South African traffic. Google's Core Web Vitals reward fast-loading websites with higher search rankings. Beyond speed, you get ZAR billing with no currency conversion fees, local support that understands South African business hours, and a hosting company registered in South Africa. For any business building an online presence in South Africa, local web hosting is the foundation.
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Full Control Panel

Every tool you need — included with paid hosting

File Manager
Allows you to easily manage and edit files on your website. With this tool, you can upload, delete, rename, and move files and folders without needing an external FTP client.
Email Accounts
Allows you to create and manage email accounts associated with your domain name. You can add or delete email accounts, set up email forwarding, and configure email client settings.
Backup Wizard
The Backup Wizard feature in cPanel allows you to create and download backups of your website files and databases. You can choose which files and directories to backup and how often to do so.
MySQL Databases
The MySQL Databases feature in cPanel allows you to create and manage MySQL databases for your website. You can add or remove databases, manage user privileges, and import/export database files.
DNS Zone Editor
The DNS Zone Editor feature in cPanel allows you to manage the DNS records for your domain name. You can add, edit, or delete records, such as A, CNAME, and MX records.
Softaculous Apps Installer
allows you to install popular web applications with just a few clicks. You can choose from over 400 applications, including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento, and quickly install them on your website.
Register Your Domain

Search for your free .co.za domain name

.co.za
R-1 ZAR R89 ZAR
.com
R299 ZAR R299 ZAR
.net
R371 ZAR R334 ZAR
.cloud
R864 ZAR R635 ZAR
.org
R371 ZAR R322 ZAR
.app
R396 ZAR R371 ZAR
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Be Honest

When free hosting actually makes sense

Free web hosting works for one thing: learning. If you're a student practising HTML, testing a WordPress theme, or building a throwaway prototype — a free hosting service is fine. You won't need a custom domain, you won't care about uptime, and forced ads don't matter on a practice site. But the moment your website represents a business, a portfolio, or anything a customer might visit — free hosting costs you more in lost traffic, lost trust, and lost time than R99/mo ever would. The hosting package pays for itself with the first customer who finds you on Google.

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Expert Support Service

Our Allanux Web Support
Team Is Happy To Help 24/7

Our top-notch support team is a source of pride. They're available whenever you need them, ensuring uninterrupted assistance. Experience unparalleled support for your services, including servers, websites, emails, and more. Discover the best support that sets the standard for excellence.
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Free Hosting FAQ

Free web hosting in South Africa — your questions answered

Is there truly free web hosting in South Africa?

Yes, global free hosting services like 000webhost, InfinityFree, and Netlify offer a free hosting plan accessible from South Africa. However, none have South African servers, so your website loads slowly for local visitors. The best free web hosting options still come with forced ads, no free domain name, limited storage (500MB–1GB), and no customer support. For secure web hosting for a real South African website, the minimum viable hosting and website package is R99/mo.

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