If you’re planning to launch or revamp your business website, one of the first things you’ll want to know is:
“How much does website design cost in South Africa?” The answer? It depends. But this 2025 pricing guide breaks down what you can expect and how to make the smartest investment for your brand.
Average Website Design Prices in South Africa (2025)
Across South Africa, vast majority of web design agencies are using WordPress or Wix to build their clients’ websites. Web design prices vary significantly depending on your provider, project size, and level of customization. So my article will cover mostly what similar agencies work with in this field.
| Type of Website | Average Industry Cost (2025) |
|---|---|
| Basic Template Site (3–5 pages) | R1,200 – R7,000 |
| Small Business Website (5–10 pages) | R5,000 – R15,000 |
| Custom Website (10+ pages) | R15,000 – R60,000+ |
| E-commerce Website | R20,000 – R150,000+ |
| Hourly Rate (Ad-hoc work) | R250 – R1,500/hour |
Source: New Perspective Studio, Advertising Solutions, DesignCorp
What WebCraft Studio Charges (And Why It’s a Deal)
At WebCraft Studio, we deliver results-driven websites at a cost that makes sense, especially for startups and small businesses in South Africa.
Template-Based WordPress Designs:
Template designs are exactly that, we take a premade template prepped and ready for use and we simply change your content, colors and images, but the template stays the same.
| Pages | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3 Pages | R3,500 |
| 5 Pages | R4,500 |
| 10 Pages | R7,000 |
| 20 Pages | R14,000 |
Personalized Designs:
A personalized design is when we design your site from scratch, this doesn’t mean we built the site without using WordPress, but we give your website it’s own unique look and feel without using a premade template.
| Pages | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3 Pages | R5,000 |
| 5 Pages | R7,000 |
| 10 Pages | R12,000 |
| 20 Pages | R18,000 |
We also offer ad-hoc support and updates at R400/hour, far below the high-end agency rates.
All packages include:
- Mobile-friendly responsive design
- Speed optimization
- Google Analytics setup
- Contact form integration
- SEO basics and search engine submission
Related: DIY vs. Professional Website Design – What’s Best for Your Business?
What Influences Website Design Costs?
Beyond page count, pricing is influenced by:
- Template vs Personalized design
- Whether content is supplied or needs to be created
- Advanced features like booking systems, e-commerce, or multilingual support
- The number of pages that are needed.
- Designers in the industry have roughly estimated the number of hours to takes to work on the site depending on the scope.
- Integration with marketing tools or CRMs
- Ongoing SEO optimization
Bonus read: 10 Great Free WordPress Themes Worth Trying
Why Our Clients Choose WebCraft Studio
Unlike larger agencies charging R20,000+ for standard packages, we focus on providing affordable, SEO-ready websites tailored to your business goals, without compromising on quality or performance.
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