Website Prices in South Africa 2026: How Our Prices Changed Since 2024, and Why
This article compares New Perspective Design’s 2024 website package prices with our current prices as of September 2026. All prices are once-off and exclude VAT.
What Are Website Prices in South Africa in 2026? The Short Answer
In 2026, our website prices in South Africa start at R1,990 for a landing page, R5,590 for a small business website and R7,580 for an online store, once-off and excluding VAT. Corporate websites start at R16,900 and custom builds at R18,000.
Since 2024, our package prices have risen by 17% to 52%. About 21% of that is two years of roughly 10% annual increases. The rest paid for features we added to every package, better-performing websites and a shift toward the Pretoria and Johannesburg market.
- Landing page: R1,500 to R1,990. Up 33% since 2024.
- Starter website: R2,290 to R3,490. Up 52%, the biggest rise.
- Small business website: R3,990 to R5,590. Up 40%.
- E-commerce website: R6,500 to R7,580. Up 17%, the smallest rise.
Website Prices in South Africa 2026: Our Full Price List
Here is every package we sell in 2026, next to what the same package cost in 2024 where we have a direct comparison.
| Package | 2024 price | 2026 price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | R1,500 | R1,990 | +33% |
| Starter website (1 to 3 pages) | R2,290 | R3,490 | +52% |
| Small business website (5 to 9 pages) | R3,990 | R5,590 | +40% |
| Lead generation website (9 to 12 pages) | About 20% lower | R8,590 | About +20% |
| E-commerce website | R6,500 | From R7,580 | +17% |
| Corporate website (12 to 20 pages) | Not compared | From R16,900 | Not compared |
| Custom website | Not compared | From R18,000 | Not compared |
Most online stores land around R9,980 once products and features are added. Extra pages cost R450 each, and work outside a package is billed at R450 an hour. For what these prices look like on real invoices, see three website invoices broken down line by line.
Why Website Prices Went Up Between 2024 and 2026
Four things moved our prices. Only one of them is inflation.
1. Annual increases of about 10%
We raise prices by roughly 10% a year to keep pace with costs. Compounded over two years, that accounts for about 21%. Every package except e-commerce rose by more than that, and the difference is explained by the next three reasons.
2. More is included in every package
Since 2024, we added on-page SEO, a WhatsApp chat button and social media integration to our website packages, using plug-and-play plugins we developed for the job. A client who paid R3,990 for a small business website in 2024 got less than a client paying R5,590 today.
These are the items other agencies often quote as extras. Our guide to what web designers charge in South Africa covers what to look for on a quote.
3. Better websites that perform faster
With more years and more builds behind us, we produce better websites that load and perform faster than what we delivered in 2024. That experience has a value, and our pricing now reflects it.
4. A shift toward Pretoria and Johannesburg
We haven’t left East London, but we depend on it less. More of our work now comes from Pretoria and Johannesburg through our Centurion office, and that market reads price differently.
“While East London people are fine with those prices, Johannesburg and Pretoria people question it.”
Juan Preuyt, founder of New Perspective Design
In Gauteng, a price that looks too low raises doubt about the quality of the work. Moving our prices up brought them in line with what that market expects from a professional agency.
Why the Smallest Packages Rose the Most
The starter website rose 52%. The online store rose 17%. The gap comes down to arithmetic.
SEO setup, a WhatsApp button and social media integration take roughly the same effort on a three-page website as on a store. Added to a R2,290 package, that work is a large share of the price. Added to a R6,500 store, it is a small one.
So the cheapest websites in 2024 were the ones missing the most, relative to their price. In 2026, the entry-level packages carry the same basics as the larger ones.
What 2026 Website Prices Mean When You Compare Quotes
- Compare what is included, not just the total. A cheaper quote that leaves out SEO, WhatsApp or social media integration will cost more once you add them.
- Be wary of old price lists. A 2024 price quoted in 2026 has either absorbed two years of rising costs or left something out.
- Expect prices to keep moving. At about 10% a year, a quote you receive today will not hold indefinitely, so check how long it is valid.
- Look at the typical spend, not only the starting price. Our median accepted website quote in mid-2026 was R9,980. See the average cost of a website in South Africa for the full breakdown.
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Website Prices in South Africa 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a website cost in South Africa in 2026?
Our 2026 prices run from R1,990 for a landing page to R5,590 for a small business website, R7,580 upward for an online store and R16,900 upward for a corporate website. All prices are once-off and exclude VAT.
How much have website prices increased since 2024?
Our package prices rose between 17% and 52% from 2024 to 2026. Starter websites rose the most, from R2,290 to R3,490, and online stores the least, from R6,500 to R7,580.
Why are websites more expensive in Johannesburg and Pretoria?
In our experience, clients in Johannesburg and Pretoria question prices that look too low, while East London clients are comfortable with them. Pricing in Gauteng reflects what that market expects from a professional agency.
Will website prices keep going up?
We raise prices by roughly 10% a year to keep pace with costs. Check how long any website quote is valid before you accept it.
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