zero-config deployments
connect your github repo and get a working deploy flow without hand-rolling nginx, pm2, or server setup.
south african hosting.
modern deploy workflows.
git-based deploys, managed postgres, automated ssl, and pricing in Rands on south african infrastructure.
free trial · no credit card required
built for the stack you already use.
next.js react node.js wordpress svelte postgresql
keep your app and database in the same place.
when your app and database live far apart, requests travel further. zanode keeps them together on south african infrastructure, so performance is easier to reason about and improve.
the usual setup
the local setup
exact latency depends on your app and setup. the win is simple: less distance, fewer surprises.
terminal
$
git push origin main
enumerating objects: 42, done.
counting objects: 100% (42/42), done.
✓ build completed
✓ deployed to production
live at https://yourapp.zano.click
developer experience
push to deploy. ship without babysitting servers.
connect a github repo, deploy with modern workflows, and stop babysitting servers.
if you've used modern platforms before, the experience should feel familiar, just more local.
- automatic framework detection
- custom domains and automated ssl
- instant rollbacks
- real-time build and deploy logs
- dashboard-managed environment variables
everything you need to ship without the hosting drama
modern deploys, managed databases, backups, and south african infrastructure, without the cpanel, ssh, and invoice drama.
predictable zar billing
price in Rands. budget in Rands. explain invoices in Rands.
automated ssl
bring your domain and get ssl provisioned without manual certificate work.
south african hosting
run closer to south african users and keep procurement conversations simpler.
managed postgresql
provision postgres alongside your app and keep compute and data close together.
backups built in
daily backups and restore workflows built into the platform.
for agencies
give clients faster sites without going backwards.
your team wants modern workflows. your clients want fast, reliable sites. zanode gives you github-based deploys, south african hosting, and pricing that's easier to explain.
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predictable client billing
flat zar pricing makes margins easier to protect and invoices easier to defend.
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clean deploy workflows
ship client changes from github instead of dragging work through cpanel and ftp.
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local hosting for local audiences
when the users are in south africa, the hosting story should make sense there too.
invoice_preview.pdf
item cost
hosting (pro plan) R 499.00
postgres (included) R 0.00
custom domains R 0.00
total R 499.00
* billed in zar
for saas teams
build your saas, not your hosting stack.
zanode is for saas founders who want to ship product, keep latency under control for south african users, and spend less time on infra glue.
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keep app and db close
when your app and database live together, performance is easier to control.
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modern platform basics
managed postgres, ssl, backups, and git-based deploys without stitching together five tools.
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predictable early costs
zar pricing makes it easier to budget, forecast, and explain hosting before you hit scale.
api_response.json
app + db far apart
GET /api/users/me
app + db close together
GET /api/users/me
performance depends on your app, your database, and where each piece runs.
wordpress
yes, we host wordpress too. the modern way.
for agencies with legacy sites or teams using wordpress as a cms, zanode gives you isolated south african hosting without going back to cpanel and ftp.
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containerized and isolated
each site runs in its own container with its own database, with no shared-hosting mess.
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custom domains and ssl
bring your domain and get automated ssl without extra hosting admin.
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backups and restore
keep wordpress recoverable when plugins, updates, or content edits go wrong.
managed wordpress
wordpress site
+ dedicated database
container: isolated
database: isolated
ssl: auto-provisioned
location: south africa
restore path: built in
why teams choose zanode
zanode sits between old-school local hosting and offshore-first platforms: modern workflows, south african infrastructure, and rand pricing.
| feature | legacy local | global platforms | zanode |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployment | ftp / ssh / cpanel | git-based | git-based |
| hosting model | local, but often old-school | modern, but often offshore-first | modern and south african |
| app + db locality | depends | depends on setup | designed to stay close |
| billing currency | zar (R) | usually usd ($) | zar (R) |
| backups | manual | varies by platform | built in |
| trial path | rare | yes | free trial |
| always-on entry point | varies | varies | R50/mo |
| migration effort | manual | manageable | github-first |
performance depends on your app, your database, and your region choices. keeping app and data close makes performance easier to control.
frequently asked questions
where does zanode run?
zanode runs on south african infrastructure to keep your app closer to local users and avoid offshore-first defaults where they don't help.
isn't vercel already in south africa?
global platforms have improved regional coverage, but teams still need to think about where functions run and where the database lives. zanode's pitch is simpler: south african hosting by default, with app and data designed to stay close together.
who is zanode for?
saas teams serving south african users, agencies managing client sites and apps, and developers who want modern deploy workflows without usd pricing.
what happens in early access?
sign up directly at app.zanode.co.za and you'll get the solo trial with no credit card required. you get a direct feedback loop with the team and faster support while the platform matures.
what happens during the trial?
you get the solo experience with a hobby-style sleep policy on inactive apps. no credit card is required to get started.
what happens after the trial ends?
if you want to keep the project live, you move onto the solo plan. if you don't, the project is paused rather than silently deleted.
do you support postgres, docker, and custom domains?
yes. zanode supports managed postgresql, custom domains, automated ssl, and dockerfile-based deploys alongside framework auto-detection.
what about popia and data residency?
hosting in south africa can simplify data-residency, procurement, and internal risk conversations. but compliance still depends on what you store, how you process it, and your controls.
can you help me migrate?
yes. if you're moving from a global platform or older local host, your github repo is still the fastest starting point.
do you host wordpress?
yes. wordpress stays on the site because many agencies still need it. zanode treats it like a modern workload: isolated, backed up, and hosted in south africa.
priced in Rands. built for south african teams.
join early access now. plans are designed for freelancers, saas teams, and agencies that want modern deploys on local infrastructure.
early-access onboarding happens in batches. if you know your plan, join the right queue and tell us what you want to deploy.
monthly
annual
2 months free
solo
for solo developers, side projects, and small business sites
R0
free for 1 month, then R50/mo
- 3 projects*
- 1 gb ram*
- 15 gb storage
- postgresql
- custom domain
- automated ssl
- daily backups (3 days)
developer
for freelancers and small product teams
R200 /mo
- 6 projects
- 6 gb ram
- 30 gb storage
- postgresql
- custom domains
- branch deployments
- daily backups (7 days)
pro
for startups & production apps
R499 /mo
- 15 projects
- 12 gb ram
- 75 gb storage
- postgresql
- custom domains
- daily backups (30 days)
- priority support
team
for agencies and growing teams
R999 /seat/mo
- unlimited projects*
- 32 gb ram
- 150 gb storage
- postgresql
- custom domains
- daily backups (60 days)
- 99.9% sla
- dedicated support
all plans billed in zar, cancel anytime.
* solo's 1-month trial runs in hobby mode: 512 mb ram instead of 1 gb, and your app sleeps after 60 minutes idle. after the trial, solo is always-on with 1 gb ram at r50/mo. no card needed to start.
** team unlimited projects has a soft cap of 20. contact support if you need more.
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