See what your website actually costs
Use the calculator below to explore different budgets, terms, and care plans. Your monthly payment is shown instantly — broken down by component — with no hidden fees or surprises.
Three components, one monthly payment
Your FGP payment is transparent. Move the sliders to see how each component changes. Everything shown here is exactly what appears in your formal proposal.
Development Repayment
Your website cost, minus the deposit, plus a finance charge, divided equally across your chosen term (12, 18, or 24 months).
Managed Hosting
Fully managed hosting with daily backups, SSL, uptime monitoring, and security included. Standard rate is R450/month.
Care Plan Management
Ongoing website management at your chosen tier. Basic is included. Business and Priority are optional monthly add-ons.
Full cost disclosure
Every line is shown before you sign. Cash price, finance charge, effective rate, and total repayment are all transparent.
Early settlement rewarded
Settle 6+ months ahead of schedule and receive a 7.5% rebate on the outstanding balance.
No lock-in after term
When your term ends, the website is entirely yours. Continue with care plans month-to-month, or move your site elsewhere.
This is an estimate only. Your actual monthly payment will be confirmed in your personalised proposal. All costs disclosed transparently before signing.
See real-world FGP breakdowns
Here are three typical FGP scenarios to help you understand how pricing works in practice.
Small Business (10-Page Site)
Monthly Payment
R1,808/month
Total: R45,600 + R2,250 upfront
Growing Business (30-Page Site)
Monthly Payment
R3,172/month
Total: R57,096 + R4,375 upfront
E-Commerce (50-Product Store)
Monthly Payment
R4,390/month
Total: R105,360 + R6,250 upfront
Transparent costs from day one
Your proposal shows everything
Before you sign anything, you receive a written proposal that includes: cash price, deposit amount, effective annual rate, monthly payment breakdown, hosting fees, and care plan pricing. Every number is explained.
No surprises after launch
Your monthly payment is fixed for your chosen term. The same amount arrives on the invoice every month. Your hosting and care plan tiers are locked in. No hidden fees appear later.
Early settlement is rewarded
If you want to pay off your website early, you can settle at any time after 6 payments. We calculate an early settlement figure and apply a 7.5% rebate if you settle 6+ months ahead of schedule.
You always have a point of contact
You're not a number. You have a named contact person at Paippa. If costs or terms change (which they won't during your term), you hear it directly from them, explained clearly.
Compare us to alternatives
Use this calculator to see your FGP payment. Then compare it to: upfront cost + standalone hosting + freelance management. You'll see the FGP often costs less overall, while you get 24/7 managed support.
How to explore your options
Adjust the development budget
Slide left for a smaller, simpler site (1–10 pages). Slide right for a larger, more complex build (60+ pages with e-commerce). The calculator recalculates your development repayment instantly.
Compare payment terms
12-month term = higher monthly payment but less finance charge. 24-month term = lower monthly payment but more finance charge overall. Choose what fits your cash flow.
Upgrade your care plan
Basic is included. Try Business (R550–R1,300/mo) to see faster response times and more content updates. Try Priority (R1,100–R3,000/mo) for premium uptime and 4-hour response.
Take note of the deposit
The deposit (12.5% of cash price) is paid upfront at signing. You'll credit this back over your first month or two of payments, so your actual out-of-pocket goes down quickly.
Remember: this is an estimate
This calculator shows typical pricing. Your exact costs depend on your specific site scope (number of pages, e-commerce products, integrations). We'll confirm exact pricing in your personalised proposal.
We've got answers
How is the finance charge calculated?
The finance charge is a percentage of the cash price, determined by your term. 12 months = 8%, 18 months = 14%, 24 months = 20%. This covers the cost of lending you the development fee upfront. You're paying interest on borrowed money — just like a car loan or mortgage, but with transparent rates disclosed upfront.
Can I change my care plan after the first 12 months?
Yes. You can upgrade to a higher tier at any point. You can downgrade after your initial 12 months. Changes take effect the following month, and we adjust your invoice pro-rata for the change month.
What if my actual site costs more than my estimate?
During the proposal phase, we scope your site in detail. If requirements change mid-development, out-of-scope work is quoted separately in writing and approved by you before we start. Your FGP price doesn't increase unless you ask for additional work.
Ready to move forward?
The calculator shows an estimate. Your personalised proposal will confirm exact pricing after we understand your full requirements.