Bloqpage vs Domains.co.za
A Domains.co.za Website Builder alternative with hosting, the store and checkout in one plan.
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At a glance
| Bloqpage | Domains.co.za | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Basic, R149 a month | R109 hosting plus R49 builder, from R158 a month |
| What you buy | One plan | Hosting plan plus builder add-on |
| Free domain | No | .co.za on hosting, at purchase |
| Free to start | 14-day Pro trial, no card | A demo; no trial listed |
The short answer
The Domains.co.za builder is an R49 a month add-on to its cPanel hosting, which starts at R109, so from about R158 a month with a free .co.za domain at sign-up. Pick it if you also want cPanel hosting and email in the same account. Pick Bloqpage if you want one plan from R149 a month with the store, PayFast, Paystack and PayPal, and a free trial.
We make Bloqpage, so weigh our view accordingly. Facts about Domains.co.za were checked on 15 November 2026 and link to their sources below.
When to choose each
Choose Bloqpage if
- You want the store and payments built in, with named providers
- You want to try everything free for 14 days before you pay
- You want Bloq AI to write a first draft from a description of your business
Choose Domains.co.za if
- You want cPanel hosting and email for other uses in the same account
- You want a free .co.za domain included when you buy hosting
- You want to pick from over 200 templates
Why South African businesses move from Domains.co.za
- 01
One plan instead of two
On Domains.co.za you choose a cPanel hosting plan and add the builder for R49 a month. Bloqpage is a single plan that includes hosting, the builder and the store.
- 02
Checkout you can see before you pay
Bloqpage names its payment providers and lets you try the full store on a 14-day trial. Domains.co.za lists multiple payment gateways without naming them, and its builder page offers a demo but lists no free trial.
- 03
Plugins from other companies
The Domains.co.za builder's terms say some plugins come from third parties that may ask you to register with them. Bloqpage builds in its apps, such as WhatsApp chat, bookings and pop-ups.
Feature by feature
| Bloqpage | Domains.co.za | |
|---|---|---|
| Prices billed in rand | Yes | Yes |
| Online store | Yes | E-commerce plugins |
| Named payment providers | PayFast, Paystack, PayPal | Multiple gateways, not named |
| cPanel hosting and email | No | Yes |
| Free domain with the plan | No | Yes |
What a year costs
One year for a small site with a shop, before payment provider fees.
Bloqpage
- Basic, billed yearly: R1,490
- Store, PayFast, Paystack and PayPal: included
- Domain: bought separately, about R109 a year for .co.za
Domains.co.za
- cPanel hosting from R109 and builder R49, billed monthly: R1,896
- E-commerce plugins: included
- Domain: free .co.za at purchase
Domains.co.za prices include VAT and are monthly. Its builder terms say sites built with it cannot be moved to another provider. Dollar prices are converted at about R16.50 to the dollar and rounded, so treat rand figures for them as a guide.
Moving from Domains.co.za to Bloqpage
- Bloqpage has no Domains.co.za import, and the Domains.co.za builder's terms say its sites cannot be moved or transferred. Rebuild your pages from a template or with Bloq AI.
- Keep your domain at Domains.co.za and point it to Bloqpage, or transfer it. Back up your old site's text and images before you cancel the builder, as its terms advise.
- Add redirects in Website settings from your old page addresses, then switch your domain.
Questions
Do I need hosting to use the Domains.co.za builder?
Yes. Its builder is only available as an add-on to a cPanel Web Hosting plan, from R109 a month plus R49 for the builder.
Can I move a Domains.co.za builder site elsewhere later?
Not as it is. Its terms say Website Builder sites cannot be moved or transferred. You would rebuild the site on the new platform.
Is Bloqpage cheaper?
Slightly, before the domain: R149 a month, or R1,490 a year paid yearly, against about R158 a month. Domains.co.za includes a free .co.za at purchase, which narrows the gap.
Keep reading
Sources
Checked on 15 November 2026. Plans and prices change, so check Domains.co.za's own pages before you decide.
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