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$5/mo with WordPress, SSL, email, and backups included.
Email hosting bundled
SiteHost does not offer email hosting. Kapsule includes email accounts with every plan.
Price lock guarantee
SiteHost does not publicly disclose renewal pricing. Kapsule's ToS clause 7.5 contractually locks your price for the life of your subscription.
Full feature comparison
Entry price
SiteHost does not offer shared hosting, redirects to VPS/containers
Shared web hosting
SiteHost refers shared hosting enquiries to MyHost (their sister company)
Email hosting
Domain registration
30-day free trial
WordPress one-click install
SiteHost offers 59+ app images on containers; simpler on Kapsule
Managed WordPress
Price lock at signup (contractual)
Own NZ data centre (AKL01)
SiteHost owns its Penrose DC. Kapsule uses Hetzner + Cloudflare edge.
24/7 in-house NZ support
Kapsule support is NZT business hours. SiteHost offers 24/7 phone.
NZ-owned company
NZBN publicly disclosed
Multi-region (NZ, AU, EU, US)
NZ$ pricing, GST-inclusive
SMB / first-website focus
SiteHost targets developers and agencies. Kapsule targets SMBs.
Free site migration
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.
Start 30 Days Free