Hosting Comparison
Comsys vs 1-grid
Choosing the Right SA Host for Your Business 1-grid is a well-known South African hosting provider targeting SMEs. Here’s how Comsys compares — particularly for businesses that need more than just a server.
Our Verdict
1-grid is a solid hosting provider for South African SMEs, particularly if you’re comfortable managing your own website or using a website builder. They offer good customer service and local infrastructure. Comsys is the stronger fit if you want a professionally designed website built alongside your hosting — and a local Pretoria team that can handle everything from design to marketing, the same way we’ve done for our clients since 2004.
Side by Side
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on publicly available information as of 2025
| Feature | Comsys | 1-grid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From R99/month | From R99/month |
| Pricing currency | ✓ ZAR | ✓ ZAR |
| Free SSL certificate | ✓ Included | ✓ Included on most plans |
| Daily backups | ✓ Daily, automated | ~ Backup options available (plan dependent) |
| Uptime guarantee | ✓ 99.9% SLA | ✓ 99.9% SLA |
| Control panel | ✓ cPanel — industry standard ✓ Easier | ~ Plesk (different from cPanel) |
| South African servers | ✓ Local SA infrastructure | ✓ Johannesburg & Cape Town |
| POPIA compliant | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Local support team | ✓ Pretoria-based, direct contact ✓ Personal | ✓ SA support team |
| Website builder | ~ We build it for you instead | ✓ Drag-and-drop builder included |
| Professional web design | ✓ Custom design by local team ✓ Unique | ✗ DIY builder only |
| Website maintenance | ✓ Ongoing updates available | ✗ Manage your own site |
| Internet marketing | ✓ SEO & social media services | ✗ Not offered |
| Part of a large corporate group | ~ Independent, owner-operated | ~ Part of RSAWEB group |
| In business since | 2004 — 20+ years ✓ Longer | 2013 |
| Best suited for | Businesses wanting a complete online solution | Businesses happy to build & manage their own site |
Why Comsys
Why Comsys Wins for Small SA Businesses
Professional design vs a DIY builder
1-grid's website builder lets you drag-and-drop a site yourself. Comsys designs a professional website for you — custom, on-brand, and built to convert visitors into customers.
Independent and Pretoria-local
1-grid is part of the RSAWEB corporate group. Comsys is an independent, owner-operated business based in Pretoria since 2004 — your account matters to us personally.
Standard cPanel, not Plesk
1-grid uses Plesk, which is less common and has a different workflow from cPanel. Comsys uses cPanel — the control panel that most developers, tutorials, and WordPress guides are built around.
Growth support built in
1-grid is hosting plus a website builder. Comsys is hosting, web design, and internet marketing — meaning we can help you attract customers, not just put up a website.
Honest Advice
When 1-grid Is the Better Choice
We’re honest about where each provider excels
You want to build your own site
If you're comfortable using a drag-and-drop website builder and want to control every detail yourself, 1-grid's built-in website builder is a reasonable option at an affordable price.
You need dual data centres
1-grid has servers in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, which may suit businesses needing geographical redundancy across South Africa.
You need Windows hosting
1-grid offers Windows-based hosting, which is useful for sites that require ASP.NET or specific Microsoft technologies. Comsys specialises in Linux/cPanel hosting.
Get Started
Need more than just a server?
Comsys gives you hosting, a professionally designed website, and marketing support — all from a local Pretoria team that has been doing this for over 20 years.