Landing Page
Single high-converting page.
R4,500
Once-off build
- Mobile-first design
- Contact form and lead capture
- SEO structure and hosting setup
Transparent Pricing
Marketing, websites and custom builds for South African businesses. Clear prices and product-specific terms.
Prices are final. Drift Studio is not VAT-registered, so no VAT is added.
Content plans are priced monthly. Existing signed agreements and discounts remain unchanged; annual arrangements are separately agreed.
Marketing managed for you
You need content and campaigns going out every week without hiring a team to do it.
Ignite → Apex · from R3,950/monthPaid ads that bring leads
Google, Meta or LinkedIn campaigns managed separately from your content plan.
From R5,000/month + ad spendSoftware built for you
You need a custom tool or platform that does something no off-the-shelf product does.
Launch → Scale · from R4,500/monthOne thing automated
A single workflow is eating your week and you want that one thing handled.
Bot bundles · from R2,450/month, R0 setup on a 3-month termWebsite Packages
Once-off prices. Payment is 40% deposit, 30% on design approval and 30% at launch. Page, product, revision and integration limits are confirmed in your written scope.
Business Website
Up to 8 pages with an editable CMS.
R12,500
Once-off build
- Agreed page and content scope
- Mobile-first design
- Contact forms and SEO structure
Online store / Web app
Scoped per project.
From R22,000
Once-off build
- Agreed products, pages and integrations
- Payment and shipping requirements scoped upfront
- Training and handover agreed in the quote
Website Hosting & Care
Separate recurring plans for once-off website builds. Choose hosting only, technical maintenance, or maintenance with time for small changes.
Hosting & Domain
Keep your website online. Or pay R2,490/year upfront.
R249/month
- Standard hosting and SSL
- Hosting-provider backups and DNS management
- Hosting-related support
- Annual plan: one standard .co.za domain per paid annual term
- Monthly plan: domain billed annually upfront
- No content edits or software maintenance
Maintenance
Technical upkeep for an agreed website scope.
From R1,750/month
- Standard hosting included
- Applicable software updates
- Security and uptime monitoring
- Backup checks
- No content edits; major repairs excluded
- Site scope and final fee agreed before work starts
Care
Maintenance plus a little help keeping your site current.
R3,250/month
- Everything in Maintenance
- 1 hour of small changes per month
- For small content, image and specials updates
- Hours do not roll over
- Extra work quoted and approved separately
Managed marketing
Monthly Retainers
We plan, draft and publish your approved content. Choose the number of unique concepts and agreed platforms, with clear limits on video edits and revisions.
Ignite
A consistent social presence
R3,950/month
12 unique content pieces/month, adapted for 2 agreed platforms
Client-supplied photography and video
One monthly approval batch
Up to 2 consolidated revision rounds per batch
Monthly performance summary
Human approval before publication
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Momentum
Content with room for short-form video
R6,950/month
20 unique content pieces/month, adapted for up to 3 agreed platforms
Up to 4 simple short-form edits from supplied footage, included within the 20 pieces
Two monthly approval batches
Up to 2 consolidated revision rounds per batch
One monthly strategy call and report
Human approval before publication
Apex
A broader, agreed content programme
From R14,500/month
30 unique content pieces/month, adapted for up to 4 agreed platforms
Up to 8 simple short-form edits from supplied footage, included within the 30 pieces
Weekly approval batches
Up to 2 consolidated revision rounds per batch
Agreed strategy and reporting
Larger volumes, including 60 unique pieces, separately quoted
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Custom development — a different product
Custom Apps, Tailored to Your Needs
Bespoke AI-powered apps and platforms, built around your exact workflows. Priced by build scope, not content volume — these are not bigger versions of the retainers above.
Launch
One custom AI tool or app
R4,500/month
Billed monthly, 6-month minimum
Scoping & strategy workshop
Single custom AI tool or app, built for one workflow
Hosting & maintenance included
Monthly refinements
Third-party integrations (CRM, tools)
Multi-agent systems & agreed delivery capacity
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Growth
Custom app + full integrations
R11,500/month
Billed monthly; R138,000/year upfront is optional
Everything in Launch
Integrations with your CRM & tools
Priority build queue
Bi-weekly refinement sprints
Multi-agent systems & agreed delivery capacity
Quarterly strategy reviews
Scale
Full custom platform
R18,000/month
Billed monthly; R216,000/year upfront is optional
Everything in Growth
Full custom platform
Multi-agent AI systems
Agreed delivery capacity & SLA
Quarterly strategy reviews
Ads Management
Separate from content retainers: use ads on their own or alongside a plan. Monthly management fees exclude ad spend, paid directly to Google, Meta or LinkedIn. Account, campaign and setup scope is agreed before work begins.
Google Ads
Search, Performance Max and Maps.
R5,000/month + ad spend
- Keyword and competitor research
- Search and Performance Max campaigns
- Conversion tracking: GA4, calls, forms and WhatsApp
- Ad copy written and tested
- Weekly bid, keyword and budget optimisation
- Monthly report in plain English
Meta Ads
Facebook and Instagram.
R5,000/month + ad spend
- Audience and lookalike setup
- Meta Pixel and Conversions API tracking
- Ad copy and creatives from your brand assets
- Lead forms or WhatsApp click-to-chat
- Weekly creative and audience optimisation
- Monthly report in plain English
LinkedIn Ads
B2B: reach decision-makers by job title.
R6,500/month + ad spend
- Targeting by job title, industry and company size
- LinkedIn Insight Tag and conversion tracking
- Lead Gen Forms and sponsored content
- Ad copy written for B2B buyers
- Weekly bid and audience optimisation
- Monthly report in plain English
Google + Meta
For local and consumer businesses: capture search demand and reach customers on social.
R9,000/month + ad spend
- Both platform-management services
- Save R1,000/month versus R10,000 separately
Google + LinkedIn
For B2B: capture search demand and reach decision-makers.
R10,500/month + ad spend
- Both platform-management services
- Save R1,000/month versus R11,500 separately
What a content piece includes
A unique piece is one agreed concept. Adapting it for another agreed platform is another publication, not another unique concept. Simple video edits count within the monthly pieces, not on top.
We confirm video length, supplied footage limits, editing complexity and formats in your written scope. Original filming, complex animation, ongoing inbox/community management and paid advertising are separately quoted.
Each revision round is one consolidated set of feedback on the agreed brief. New directions and changes after final approval are additional scope, quoted before work begins. Delayed approvals move the publication schedule. Nothing is published without human approval.
Content retainers are month-to-month with 30 days notice. Custom builds and automation bundles have their own quoted scope and terms; monthly development capacity is agreed, not unlimited. Existing signed client agreements remain unchanged.
Once-off reports
Reports are once-off purchases, separate from recurring service plans.
Content Ideator Report
R199/reportOne-time AI-generated marketing strategy: market analysis, trends, five content concepts and three ready-to-post captions. No subscription needed.
Price Intelligence Report
R149/reportAI-estimated pricing benchmark for your industry. Indicative ranges and suggestions are labelled as estimates, not scraped competitor data.
Included in managed content plans
AI brand safety review on every post
Client approval portal access
Google Drive workspace folder
EFT billing
Clear invoices
Marketing retainers: 30 days notice to cancel
WhatsApp onboarding support
30-day content calendar per brief