Ecommerce Website Pricing in South Africa: Packages, Timelines & What's Included
An ecommerce website in South Africa typically costs from R5950 for a basic store, up to R9950+ for a fully custom build. Webs.co.za has built these stores since 2004 for over 150 South African retailers, in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and nationwide. Full pricing breakdown below.
Pricing packages
| Package | Price from | Products | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | R5950 | Up to 30 | New stores testing the market |
| Medium | R6650 | Up to 70 | Established small businesses |
| Big | R7550 | Up to 150 | Larger catalogues |
| Custom | R9950+ | Unlimited / bespoke | Custom features, integrations, marketplaces |
How long does it take to build an ecommerce website?
A standard WooCommerce store with up to 70 products typically takes 2-4 weeks from brief to launch, including design, product upload, and payment gateway setup. Larger or fully custom builds can take 6-10 weeks depending on the complexity of the required features.
What's included in an ecommerce website package?
A standard package includes store design, WooCommerce setup, product upload, South African payment gateway integration (such as PayFast or Yoco), a mobile-responsive layout, and managed hosting. Higher-tier packages add custom development, more products, and ongoing marketing support.
WooCommerce or Shopify for a South African store?
WooCommerce is generally the better fit for South African businesses because it prices and bills in ZAR, integrates directly with local payment gateways like PayFast, and has no mandatory monthly platform fee beyond hosting. Shopify bills in USD and has a fixed monthly subscription, which can work out more expensive for smaller South African stores. See our full WooCommerce vs Shopify comparison for more detail.
Does the package include hosting?
Yes, managed hosting is included or available as an add-on. Managed hosting covers server monitoring, security updates, and technical maintenance so you don't need to manage the server yourself.
Available in Cape Town and Johannesburg?
Yes. Ecommerce website design and development is available to businesses in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and across South Africa, with remote support nationwide.
Last updated: September 2026.
