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Cloud VPS 1
R 80/mo
R 2,880 billed every 3 yearsSave ZAR 677
Renews at R 80/month
- 1 Core vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 50 GB SSD Storage
- 1TB Transfer
● Linux & Windows VPS
Root access, NVMe storage, priced in ZAR
VPS HostingBuilt for Developersin South Africa, on Your Stack.
Full root access, NVMe storage and API-driven provisioning, on whichever OS your stack actually needs. Choose a Linux distro for open-source stacks and containers, or a Windows Server build for .NET and SQL Server workloads. Every plan bills in Rand, with local support from our Johannesburg-based team.
Full Root AccessBilled in ZARAPI-Driven Provisioning
Root access, billed in Rand
VPS Plans for Developers
Pick Ubuntu, Debian or AlmaLinux with full root access from the first login. Built for open-source stacks, containers and anything you would rather manage from a terminal than a control panel. Prices shown are per month and update automatically for the billing term you choose.
Best value compares each plan's lowest monthly equivalent; contract lengths can differ.
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Recommended
Cloud VPS 2
R 140/mo
R 5,040 billed every 3 yearsSave ZAR 1,440
Renews at R 140/month
- 2Core vCPU
- 4 GB RAM
- 100 GB SSD Storage
- 10TB Transfer
More room to grow
Cloud VPS Elite
R 78.75/mo
R 2,835 billed every 3 yearsSave ZAR 315
Renews at R 78.75/month
- 1 Core vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 25 GB SSD Storage
- 1TB Transfer
Flexible choice
Cloud VPS 3
R 400/mo
R 14,400 billed every 3 yearsSave ZAR 7,200
Renews at R 400/month
- 4 Core vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 200 GB SSD Storage
- 25 TB Transfer
Choose by stack
Not Sure Which OS You Need?
Every plan runs on the same NVMe infrastructure, so the real question is which stack your project is built on. Here is how the two compare in daily use.
Linux VPS
For open-source projects, containerized apps and APIs. Access is over SSH, with full root from day one.
- Access method: SSH with key authentication
- Licensing: no OS licence cost
- Common stacks: LAMP, LEMP, Docker, Node.js, Python
- Best for: open-source projects, containerized apps, APIs
Windows VPS
For .NET applications and SQL Server-backed systems. Access is over RDP, with a Windows Server licence included in the plan price, and the data centre is Europe-based.
- Access method: RDP
- Licensing: Windows Server licence included in plan price
- Common stacks: .NET, IIS, SQL Server
- Best for: .NET applications, SQL Server-backed systems
Licence included, RDP access
Windows VPS for Developers
Windows Server builds with full administrator access over RDP, running from a Europe-based data centre. Built for .NET applications, IIS-hosted sites and workloads that need SQL Server on the same box. Prices shown are per month and update automatically for the billing term you choose.
Best value compares each plan's lowest monthly equivalent; contract lengths can differ.
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Great for getting started
Starter Windows VPS
R 758.50/mo
R 18,204 billed every 2 yearsSave ZAR 780
Renews at R 758.50/month
- 4 core
- 8 GB RAM
- 75 GB SSD storage
- Windows 2019/22/25 r2 Standard
Recommended
Pro Windows VPS
R 104.17/mo
R 2,500 billed every 2 yearsSave ZAR 23,900
Renews at R 104.17/month
- 6core
- 12 GB RAM
- 100GB SSD storage
- RDP Access
- Windows 2025 Standard
Built for scale
Business Windows VPS
R 104.17/mo
R 2,500 billed every 2 yearsSave ZAR 33,500
Renews at R 104.17/month
- 8 core
- 24 GB RAM
- 200 GB SSD storage
- Windows 2016/19 r2 Standard
Full control from day one
Root Access, No Waiting Around.
Every plan ships with full root access the moment it is provisioned. Script the whole lifecycle through the API instead of clicking through a panel for every deploy, and let our team handle migration from your current host at no cost.
Included on every plan
✓
Access
Full root (Linux) or administrator (Windows) rights
✓
Automation
API access for scripted provisioning, resizing and teardown
✓
Storage
NVMe SSD for builds, databases and container workloads
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Migration
Free migration of your existing site or server, done by our team
Built on infrastructure developers can rely on
Global infrastructure, Rand pricing, local support.
VPS plans run on Europe and USA-based infrastructure optimised for South African connections, billed in Rand, with support from our Johannesburg team who understand the local market.
NVMe SSD Storage
Fast disk I/O for builds, databases and container workloads on every plan.
Billed in Rand
Plans, renewals and add-ons are all priced and charged in South African Rand, so there is no exchange-rate guesswork.
DDoS Protection & Firewalls
Real-time monitoring and network-level filtering guard production workloads around the clock.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Guaranteed availability backed by redundant infrastructure and proactive monitoring.
Root access and support
Complete control, backed by a local team.
SSH
Full root access
SSH key authentication is supported on every plan, from the moment it is provisioned.
API
API provisioning
Script server creation, resizing and teardown instead of managing everything through the control panel.
JHB
Johannesburg-based support
Our support team operates out of Bryanston, Johannesburg, alongside live chat and WhatsApp.
Deployment ready
Get to a working environment faster.
Common developer setups are one click away:
DockerNode.jsPython.NET CoreIISSQL Server
Git-based deployment is supported on Linux plans, so pushes to your repo can replace manual file uploads. Note that Linux VPS plans run on Europe/USA infrastructure while Windows VPS plans run from a Europe data centre specifically, so factor that into latency planning, and into any POPIA-related data-location questions for your project, since none of these plans host inside South Africa.
What developers build here
One server, either stack, real production work.
Select the vCPU, RAM, storage and OS around the software you intend to run. Start with a small deployment, watch real resource usage, then move to a larger plan as traffic, containers or databases grow.
Explore VPS plans →Popular developer workloads
Practical jobs for either OS.
DEV
Containers and CI
Run Docker, private Git services, CI runners and staging environments without buying physical hardware.
API
APIs and backends
Serve Node.js, Python or .NET APIs and SaaS backends with root-level control over the stack.
DB
Database-backed apps
Run MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQL Server alongside the application that depends on it.
WEB
Web and IIS hosting
Deploy LAMP or LEMP stacks on Linux, or IIS-hosted .NET sites once Windows Server is added.
Trusted by South African developers
Real workloads, real feedback.
What developers say about provisioning, migrating and running production workloads on Truehost VPS.
Root access from the first minute
I scripted the whole server setup through their API and had a Docker environment running before my coffee got cold. Billing in Rand meant no surprise conversion fees either.
T
Thabo M.
Johannesburg
Migration was painless
Their team moved our existing Linux workload over with barely any downtime. Full root access meant we could verify everything ourselves before switching DNS.
L
Lerato K.
Cape Town
SQL Server just worked
We needed SQL Server for a client’s internal system. The Windows Server licence was already included and RDP access was ready within minutes of checkout.
A
Amahle N.
Durban
VPS Questions from South African Developers
Do I get full root access on VPS plans?
Yes. Every VPS plan includes full root access from the moment it is provisioned, with SSH key authentication supported.
Can I install Docker on my VPS?
Yes. Docker installs cleanly on our VPS plans, and a one-click setup option is available for common environments.
Does the Windows VPS include a Windows Server licence?
Yes. Windows Server licensing is included in the Windows VPS plan price, so there is no separate licence to purchase. Access is over RDP with full administrator rights, and the plans are compatible with SQL Server for database-backed applications. Note that Windows VPS runs from a Europe-based data centre.
Do you provide API access for automated provisioning?
Yes. API access lets you script server creation, resizing and teardown instead of managing everything through the control panel.
How are backups and snapshots handled?
Snapshot and backup options are available on all plans, so you can roll back quickly if a deployment goes wrong.
Can I migrate my existing server to Truehost?
Yes. Our team can migrate your existing Linux or Windows server workload, including websites, databases and email accounts, at no cost.
Can I pay for hosting in South African Rand?
Yes. All plans on this page are priced and billed in ZAR. We accept card payments alongside other convenient local payment methods, so there’s no need to work in a foreign currency.
Still deciding between Linux and Windows?
Start with the OS Your StackActually Needs.
Browse plans directly, or talk to our team about which OS and resource tier fits your project.
Full root accessBilled in RandFree migration