Pricing guidance

South African market-aligned pricing for websites, apps, and custom digital systems.

These ranges reflect current 2026 South African pricing patterns for professional delivery. Final pricing still depends on scope, complexity, integrations, timeline, and post-launch support.

Directional ranges, not guesswork We use pricing bands because serious projects are shaped by actual requirements, not generic one-size-fits-all packages.
Built for the SA market Ranges below are designed to feel relevant to South African SMEs, growing brands, and custom platform buyers in 2026.
How to read this page

Pricing strategy matters as much as the headline number.

Fixed scope pricing

Fixed-price works best when scope is clear

Landing pages, brochure sites, and tightly defined builds are usually best quoted on a fixed-price basis.

Custom quote pricing

Custom quotes suit complex builds

When integrations, workflows, or multi-role systems are involved, a scoped estimate is more honest than a generic package.

Retainer support

Retainers support ongoing growth

Support, maintenance, content changes, and performance improvements are best handled as monthly services.

Website pricing bands

Typical South African price ranges for web projects in 2026.

Landing Page

R5,000 - R15,000
  • Best for campaigns, launches, and lead capture
  • Usually 1 focused page with one conversion goal
  • Can include forms, analytics, and basic SEO setup
  • Typical turnaround: 3 to 10 working days
Most common SME range

Business Website

R15,000 - R60,000
  • Best for established SMEs and service businesses
  • Usually multi-page with CMS, forms, and mobile-first design
  • May include blogs, team pages, portfolio sections, and basic integrations
  • Typical turnaround: 4 to 6 weeks

Ecommerce Store

R25,000 - R150,000
  • Best for online selling with South African payment gateways
  • Includes product catalogues, checkout, shipping, and order flow setup
  • Price rises with SKU count, custom UX, and operational integrations
  • Typical turnaround: 6 to 10 weeks

Custom Web Application

R50,000 - R200,000+
  • Best for portals, booking systems, dashboards, SaaS products, and internal tools
  • Often includes user roles, admin areas, business logic, and API integrations
  • Usually estimated after discovery, because scope drives most of the cost
  • Typical turnaround: 8 to 16 weeks depending on complexity
Mobile app pricing bands

Typical South African app budgets in 2026.

Basic MVP App

R50,000 - R400,000+
  • Best for validating one core idea quickly
  • Usually single-platform or tightly scoped cross-platform builds
  • Focuses on essential features, lean design, and launch readiness
  • Typical timeline: 2 to 4 months
Growth-stage products

Moderate App

R400,000 - R800,000+
  • Better UX, deeper backend logic, and multiple integrations
  • Suitable for apps with payments, notifications, dashboards, or admin tooling
  • Good fit for funded startups and operational rollout products
  • Typical timeline: 3 to 6 months

Complex or Enterprise App

R800,000 - R1,500,000+
  • Best for real-time systems, multi-role products, and regulated environments
  • Often includes advanced integrations, security, analytics, and scale planning
  • Usually handled through phased delivery and detailed discovery
  • Typical timeline: 6 to 10 months
Ongoing costs

Total cost of ownership matters in the South African market.

Hosting & Maintenance

R299 - R1,500+ / month
  • Hosting, updates, backups, and basic support
  • Heavier support needs and active sites sit at the top end
  • Large custom platforms are usually quoted separately

Support Retainers

Custom monthly scope
  • Best for ongoing content updates, UX improvements, and technical support
  • Useful when your website or system is a live business asset
  • Often more efficient than repeated ad hoc requests

Ecommerce Transaction Fees

Usually gateway-driven
  • WooCommerce + PayFast can land around 3.5% + R2.00 per transaction
  • Platform choice changes the ongoing cost materially
  • We help clients choose based on operational fit, not hype
What changes the quote

The biggest drivers behind current SA pricing.

Scope and functionality

Scope and functionality

Page count, user roles, payments, dashboards, and integrations all push pricing upward.

Design and UX depth

Design and UX depth

Template-led builds cost less than custom, conversion-focused, brand-led experiences.

Support and urgency

Support and urgency

Rush timelines, post-launch support, and phased rollout requirements all affect total investment.

Need a figure that fits your real scope? The fastest path is a short discovery conversation so we can recommend the right pricing model, timeline, and delivery approach.

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