The average cost of a website for a small business in South Africa is between R2,500 and R15,000 for a professionally designed site, plus about R1,000 to R2,000 per year for hosting and the domain. Online stores and custom systems cost more. The right price depends on the number of pages, who writes the content and what the site must do.
Website design prices in South Africa (2026)
| Package | Pages | Emails and hosting | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Up to 5 | 3 emails, 1GB | R2,500 |
| Business | Up to 10 | 5 emails, 5GB | R3,500 |
| Professional | Up to 15 | 10 emails, 10GB | R4,500 |
| Premium | Up to 20 | 20 emails, 20GB | R6,500 |
| Online Store | Catalogue and checkout | Included | From R9,500 |
These are Mansa Digital prices. Every package includes a free .co.za domain, business email and hosting for the first year, and you can edit your own content. From year two, hosting and domain renewal is R1,200 per year. See full website prices.
What affects the cost of a website?
Number of pages
A small business typically needs a home page, about, services, a gallery or projects page and contact. That fits into a 5 page website. Each service you want to rank for on Google is best served by its own page, which is why growing businesses move to 10 or 15 pages.
Content writing
Well written pages convert visitors into enquiries and help you rank. Ask whether the designer writes the content or expects you to provide it.
Features
Quote forms, WhatsApp buttons, galleries and blogs are standard. Online payments, product catalogues, booking systems, client portals and branded quoting and invoicing systems add development time.
Ongoing costs
Budget for the domain, hosting and email every year, and for updates if you do not want to make them yourself. Avoid quotes that hide these costs.
Cheap websites: what to watch out for
- You do not own the domain or the website files
- Slow hosting that hurts your Google ranking
- Template sites that look like thousands of others
- No mobile testing, no SEO basics and no analytics
- Monthly fees that add up to far more than a once-off build
How long does a website take?
Our standard websites are designed and live within a week once we have your content and logo.
See websites we have built
Browse our website portfolio with live addresses, or read about our website design services. When you are ready, request a quote or call 010 826 2220.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in South Africa?
A professionally designed small business website in South Africa usually costs between R2,500 and R15,000. Mansa Digital packages start at R2,500 for up to 5 pages, including a free domain, email and hosting for the first year.
What are the yearly costs of a website?
Expect to pay for hosting, email and domain renewal every year. At Mansa Digital this is free in year one and R1,200 per year from year two.
How long does it take to build a website?
Our standard websites are designed and live within a week once we have your content and logo.
