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NZ vs NZ

Kapsule vs
SiteHost

SiteHost is the largest NZ-owned hosting provider and genuinely excellent, for developers and agencies. If you're a small business needing WordPress hosting and email, we're a closer match.

Different products for different buyers

SiteHost competes at the VPS/container tier, starting at NZ$35/mo. They explicitly refer shared hosting enquiries to MyHost (their sister company). Kapsule starts at NZ$5/mo with shared WordPress hosting, email, and domains bundled. We compete at both the SMB entry level and the cloud tier. Compare us to SiteHost if you're weighing containers vs managed shared hosting.

Where SiteHost genuinely wins

SiteHost has built an excellent infrastructure business. These are real advantages:

Own NZ data centre

SiteHost owns AKL01 in Penrose, Auckland. The strongest data sovereignty story of any NZ host. Kapsule uses Hetzner infrastructure (Germany) with Cloudflare edge in AU/NZ.

24/7 in-house NZ support

SiteHost runs 24/7 NZ-staffed support including an 0800 number. Kapsule supports NZT business hours by email and chat.

Multi-region deployment

SiteHost offers NZ, AU, EU, and US regions. Kapsule currently operates on EU-origin Hetzner with Cloudflare global edge.

Developer/agency tooling

SiteHost's container platform, 59+ app images, and API-first approach are purpose-built for developers. Kapsule's panel targets non-technical SMB owners.

Where Kapsule wins for SMBs

30-day free trial

SiteHost offers no trial or money-back guarantee. Kapsule Start is free for 30 days, NZ$0.00 charged today. Card captured for post-trial renewal; cancel anytime before day 30 and you will not be charged.

NZ$5/mo entry price

SiteHost starts at NZ$35/mo for their smallest container. Kapsule Cloud Start is NZ$5/mo with WordPress, SSL, email, and backups included.

Email hosting bundled

SiteHost does not offer email hosting. Kapsule includes email accounts with every plan.

Price lock guarantee

SiteHost does not publicly disclose renewal pricing. Kapsule's ToS clause 7.5 contractually locks your price for the life of your subscription.

Full feature comparison

Feature
Kapsule
SiteHost

Entry price

SiteHost does not offer shared hosting, redirects to VPS/containers

NZ$5/mo
NZ$35/mo (Cloud Container Standard)

Shared web hosting

SiteHost refers shared hosting enquiries to MyHost (their sister company)

Yes
No

Email hosting

Yes
No

Domain registration

Yes
Yes

30-day free trial

Yes
No

WordPress one-click install

SiteHost offers 59+ app images on containers; simpler on Kapsule

Yes
Via app images

Managed WordPress

Yes
No

Price lock at signup (contractual)

Yes
No

Own NZ data centre (AKL01)

SiteHost owns its Penrose DC. Kapsule uses Hetzner + Cloudflare edge.

No
Yes

24/7 in-house NZ support

Kapsule support is NZT business hours. SiteHost offers 24/7 phone.

No
Yes

NZ-owned company

Yes
Yes

NZBN publicly disclosed

NZBN 9429050450015
Yes

Multi-region (NZ, AU, EU, US)

No
Yes

NZ$ pricing, GST-inclusive

Yes
Yes

SMB / first-website focus

SiteHost targets developers and agencies. Kapsule targets SMBs.

Yes
No

Free site migration

Yes
By arrangement

Kapsule data: verified from kapsulecloud.com and ToS as of May 2026. SiteHost data: from sitehost.nz as of May 2026.

SMB hosting done honestly.

WordPress, email, SSL, daily backups, and NZ support, starting at NZ$5/mo with a 30-day free trial.

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