Cheapest
Vultr
Cloud Compute 1 vCPU / 1 GB
1 vCPU 路 1 GB RAM 路 25 GB SSD
馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg
$5/mo
VPS hosting in South Africa
71 plans from 2 providers. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Updated November 3, 2026
71 plans
1 city
from $5/mo
- check_circleThe cheapest VPS in South Africa right now is Cloud Compute 1 vCPU / 1 GB from Vultr at $5/mo (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD, Johannesburg).
- check_circleBest RAM per dollar: VPS Enterprise from UltaHost, 6 GB for $20.69/mo.
- check_circleProviders with data centers in South Africa: Vultr, UltaHost.
- check_circleMedian price across 71 plans: $80/mo.
Quick picks
Most RAM per $
UltaHost
VPS Enterprise
4 vCPU 路 6 GB RAM 路 100 GB NVMe
馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg
$20.69/mo
Cheapest dedicated vCPU
Vultr
Optimized Cloud CPU Optimized 1 vCPU / 2 GB AMD
1 vCPU 路 2 GB RAM 路 25 GB NVMe
馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg
$28/mo
Most RAM under $20
UltaHost
VPS Professional
3 vCPU 路 4 GB RAM 路 75 GB NVMe
馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg
$15.87/mo
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| Provider | CPU | RAM | Storage | Traffic | Locations | Price / mo | View deal |
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UltaHost VPS Basic shared vCPU |
1 vCPU | 1 GB | 30 GB NVMe | —1 Gbps | 馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg | $5.52 paid 24 mo upfront | View dealarrow_outward |
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UltaHost VPS Business shared vCPU |
2 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Unmetered1 Gbps | 馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg | $9.78 paid 24 mo upfront | View dealarrow_outward |
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UltaHost VPS Professional shared vCPU |
3 vCPU | 4 GB | 75 GB NVMe | Unmetered1 Gbps | 馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg | $15.87 paid 24 mo upfront | View dealarrow_outward |
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UltaHost VPS Enterprise shared vCPU |
4 vCPU | 6 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Unmetered1 Gbps | 馃嚳馃嚘 Johannesburg | $20.69 paid 24 mo upfront | View dealarrow_outward |
Monthly prices in USD without VAT, taken directly from provider APIs and price pages. Non-USD prices are converted at the ECB rate of November 3, 2026; you pay in the provider's currency.
Data center cities in South Africa
Providers
Vultr
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67 plans 路 from $5/mo
UltaHost
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4 plans 路 from $5.52/mo
FAQ
What is the cheapest VPS in South Africa?
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Cloud Compute 1 vCPU / 1 GB from Vultr at $5 per month: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD, located in Johannesburg. Prices exclude VAT and were checked November 3, 2026.
How much does a VPS in South Africa cost?
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Across 71 plans we track, prices start at $5 per month, the median is $80, and half of all plans cost between $24 and $245.
Which providers have VPS plans in South Africa?
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2 providers: Vultr (Johannesburg); UltaHost (Johannesburg).
Can I rent a VPS in South Africa by the hour?
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Yes. Hourly billing is available from Vultr: you pay only for the hours the server exists, capped at the monthly price.
Can I pay for a VPS in South Africa with crypto?
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Yes, UltaHost, Vultr accept cryptocurrency. Others take cards and usually PayPal.