How much does a website cost in South Africa in 2026?
Website design prices in South Africa range from R5,000 for a basic template to R300,000+ for a custom web application. At Aleph, our websites start at R12,999 for a professional landing page and go up to R99,999+ for complex web apps. The price depends on the number of pages, custom features, and integrations required.
What is included in the website design price?
Every Aleph website includes: custom design (no templates), mobile-responsive layout, basic SEO setup, contact form, Google Analytics, and hosting configuration. Higher tiers add blog functionality, self-hosted email, advanced animations, and CMS integration.
Do you charge monthly fees for website maintenance?
Hosting typically costs R150-R500/month depending on your provider. We do not lock you into monthly maintenance contracts. If you need ongoing updates, we offer optional retainers from R2,500/month, but your website is yours - we hand over all files and access.
How long does it take to build a website?
Landing pages take 3-5 business days. Business websites take 7-10 business days. Complex e-commerce or custom web applications take 14-30 business days. Timeline starts after content and brand assets are received.
Do you serve clients outside Johannesburg?
Yes. We serve businesses across South Africa -
Cape Town,
Pretoria,
Durban, and nationwide. We work fully remote with video calls, shared documents, and regular progress updates.
Why is your web design more affordable than other agencies?
We use AI-assisted production pipelines and modern development frameworks that reduce build time significantly. This is not a compromise on quality - it means we can deliver agency-quality websites at a fraction of the traditional agency cost. Our clients include R245M+ turnover companies.