# Bloqpage vs Hostinger

> The Hostinger alternative billed monthly in rand, with PayFast and Paystack at checkout.

Facts about Hostinger checked on 2026-11-15. Written by Bloqpage, so weigh our view accordingly.

## At a glance

| | Bloqpage | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Basic, R149 a month | $2.79 a month for 48 months, paid upfront |
| Upfront payment | One month or one year | $133.92 (about R2,210) |
| Renewal | Same price | $16.99 a month (about R280) |
| Local checkout | PayFast and Paystack | Not built in |

## The short answer

Hostinger's builder looks cheapest: $2.79 a month on its Unlimited plan, but only if you pay 48 months upfront, about R2,210, and it renews at $16.99 a month. Pick Hostinger if you want the lowest cost over four years and can pay it now. Pick Bloqpage if you want to pay month by month in rand and take payments through PayFast or Paystack, which Hostinger does not offer.

## Choose Bloqpage if

- You want to pay monthly or yearly in rand instead of four years upfront in dollars
- You want PayFast or Paystack at checkout
- You want the same price when your plan renews

## Choose Hostinger if

- You can pay four years upfront and want the lowest total cost
- You want several websites on one plan and a free domain and email for the first year
- You only need a site without card payments, or PayPal is enough

## Why South African businesses move from Hostinger

### The price you see needs four years upfront

Hostinger's $2.79 a month on Unlimited assumes a 48-month term paid at once, $133.92. After that it renews at $16.99 a month, about six times the starting price.

### No South African payment providers

Hostinger's help centre lists Stripe, PayPal, a few regional providers and manual payments, and says providers not listed are not available. PayFast, Paystack, Yoco and Ozow are not on the list.

### Dollar billing

Hostinger bills in dollars, so the renewal moves with the exchange rate. Bloqpage bills South African accounts in rand.

## Feature by feature

| | Bloqpage | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Billed in rand | Yes | No |
| Pay month by month | Yes | Intro price needs 48 months upfront |
| PayFast, Paystack, Yoco or Ozow | PayFast and Paystack | No |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Manual payments such as cash on delivery | No | Yes |
| AI site builder | Bloq AI | Yes |
| Free domain and email for a year | No | Yes |

## What a year costs

The first year for a small shop, before payment provider fees.

Bloqpage:
- Basic, billed yearly: R1,490
- PayFast, Paystack and PayPal: included
- Renews at: the same price

Hostinger:
- Unlimited, 48 months upfront: $133.92 (about R2,210)
- Ecommerce: free for the first year
- Renews at: $16.99 a month (about R280)

Hostinger's page lists ecommerce as free for one year on Unlimited, so check what selling costs after that. It also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Dollar prices are converted at about R16.50 to the dollar and rounded, so treat rand figures for them as a guide.

## Moving from Hostinger to Bloqpage

1. Bloqpage has no Hostinger import. Rebuild your pages from a template or with Bloq AI, and add your products in the dashboard.
2. Hostinger's money-back guarantee lasts 30 days, so if you are inside it, decide early.
3. Add redirects in Website settings from your old addresses, then point your domain to Bloqpage or transfer it.

## Questions

### Is Hostinger really R46 a month?

Only if you pay 48 months upfront: $133.92 for the Unlimited plan, about R2,210. It renews at $16.99 a month, about R280.

### Can I use PayFast or Paystack with Hostinger?

No. Hostinger's help centre lists its built-in payment providers and says any provider not listed is not available. PayFast, Paystack, Yoco and Ozow are not listed. PayPal and manual payments are.

### Which is better for several websites?

Hostinger's Unlimited plan allows unlimited websites. Bloqpage Business includes five websites with five custom domains, at R1,299 a month.

## Keep reading

- [How much a website costs in South Africa](https://bloqpage.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-south-africa)
- [Best website builders in South Africa](https://bloqpage.com/blog/best-website-builders-south-africa)

## Sources

- [Hostinger Website Builder plans](https://www.hostinger.com/website-builder)
- [Hostinger help: online payment gateways](https://www.hostinger.com/support/6538413-hostinger-ecommerce-online-payment-gateways/)

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