What a Website Costs in South Africa (2026 Prices)
Honest, published prices instead of 'request a quote'. Here is what a small business website actually costs to build and to run in South Africa, what should be included, and when you should spend more.
Our build: from R2,500 once-off
Our running and support: from R250/month
What pushes the price up: bookings, payments, many pages, custom AI
What should always be included: hosting, SSL, mobile speed, enquiry capture
Honest alternatives, including doing it yourself
Key facts
The AI Guys build: from R2,500 once-off
Running and support: from R250/month
Typical delivery: 2–4 weeks
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Questions people ask
How much does a website cost in South Africa?
Small business sites commonly range from a few thousand rand to R50,000+ depending on scope. Our builds start at R2,500 once-off with running costs from R250/month, quoted in writing before we start.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Hosting, domain, SSL, updates and support. We bundle those from R250/month so there are no surprise invoices.