If you’re deciding between the Managed cPanel VM 1 vs VM 2 packages from Domains.co.za, this guide highlights the key differences and helps you choose the best fit for your business.
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Comparison Table: VM 1 vs VM 2 Packages
| Feature | Managed cPanel VM 1 | Managed cPanel VM 2 |
| Monthly Price | R2 999/mo | R4 499/mo |
| vCPU Cores | 4 vCPUs | 8 vCPUs |
| DDR5 Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| NVMe Storage | 500 GB | 1 TB |
| Port Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| CloudLinux OS | Free | Free |
| Imunify360 Security | Free | Free |
| Unlimited Traffic | Yes | Yes |
| Ideal For | Start-ups, small agencies | Growing agencies, higher traffic |
When to Choose Each Package
- You’re moving from shared/reseller hosting to your first dedicated environment.
- Your business hosts light to moderate traffic sites (e.g., blogs, small business websites).
- You only need a handful of cPanel accounts.
- Applications are not CPU-intensive.
- The lowest-cost entry into Managed cPanel with dedicated resources is your focus.
- You manage multiple client sites and require more CPU/RAM headroom.
- Your business runs WordPress/WooCommerce, CRM systems, or larger dynamic sites.
- The brand experiences slowdowns or limits on VM 1 and needs additional scalability.
- You’re an agency or developer hosting 10–50+ cPanel accounts.
- Long-term growth capacity is required without having to jump to enterprise-scale hardware.
Additional Information
- Both packages are fully managed by Domains.co.za’s cPanel-certified experts.
- Free daily encrypted JetBackup backups with 14-day history included.
- Built on SuperMicro hardware with AMD EPYC CPUs and DDR5 RAM.
- Unlimited traffic included (traffic may be throttled above 20 TB/month).
- CloudLinux, Imunify360, KernelCare and Softaculous are included at no extra cost.
- Hosted at Teraco, Johannesburg, with high-speed, low-latency network routes.
- Free domain registration is available on selected domain extensions.
What is Managed cPanel Hosting?
A Managed cPanel VM is a premium hosting solution that provides your own virtual machine (VM) equipped with the cPanel control panel, whilst our technical team handles all the server administration for you. You have the power, performance, and dedicated resources of a VM, without requiring any system administration knowledge.
Domains.co.za manages the operating system, security hardening, software updates, backups, monitoring, and overall server optimisation. This allows you to focus entirely on your websites and clients, while we take care of the technical heavy lifting.
How Managed cPanel VM Hosting Differs from Standard cPanel Hosting
Managed cPanel VM Hosting differs from standard cPanel hosting in that it provides you with your own dedicated virtual machine, complete with isolated CPU, RAM, storage, and IP resources, rather than sharing these with other users.
Standard cPanel hosting, on the other hand, runs in a shared environment where resources and performance are affected by other users on the same server, and whilst you still have cPanel, you don’t have root access or the ability to customise the server to your specific needs.
