Basic web hosting for a Zimbabwean small business costs about $3 to $10 a month in 2026, plus a domain. The cheapest plan is rarely the best value: what matters is storage, email accounts, backups, renewal prices and whether you can reach support when something breaks.
What hosting costs in Zimbabwe
| What you need | Typical monthly price | JomeTech plan |
|---|---|---|
| Small business website and a few mailboxes | $3 to $5 | Starter, $2.99/month (6 GB) |
| Growing business, many staff mailboxes | $5 to $8 | Business, $4.95/month (15 GB) |
| Busy website or online shop | $7 to $12 | Advanced, $6.95/month (25 GB) |
| Several websites, unlimited email | $10 and up | Pro, $9.95/month (40 GB) |
Paying yearly is usually cheaper. Our Starter plan is $34.99 a year.
What a domain costs
- .co.zw: local registrars charge from a few dollars a year. We currently register .co.zw from $3.00 a year.
- .com: around $12 to $18 a year at most registrars, because the .com registry raised its wholesale price in 2026.
Hidden costs to check before you buy
- Renewal price. Some hosts advertise a low first-year price and renew at double. Ask for the renewal price in writing.
- Email accounts. Check how many mailboxes you get and how big each one can be. A full mailbox stops receiving mail.
- SSL certificate. It should be free. Paying for basic SSL in 2026 is unnecessary.
- Backups. Daily backups should be included, not an add-on.
- Migration. Moving an existing website should be free or cheap.
- Payment options. Make sure you can pay in a way that works for you: EcoCash, Paynow, ZiG, USD or card.
Local host or international host?
International hosts can be cheap, but they bill in US dollars by card, support works in another time zone, and they will not help with a .co.zw domain. A Zimbabwean host lets you pay locally, gets your .co.zw registered with ZISPA, and answers on WhatsApp in your working hours. Read how to choose a web host in Zimbabwe.
How much does a full website cost?
Hosting is only part of the cost. Design, content and an online shop add more. See how much a website costs in Zimbabwe.