Managed plans start at R2,999/month (Essentials), R5,999/month for Professional with client portal integration and CRM sync, and from R9,999/month for Enterprise with a custom portal build. Every plan includes hosting, maintenance, monthly updates, and compliance monitoring — billed in rand, so exchange-rate swings never touch your fee.
Each plan is a monthly subscription covering design, hosting, updates, and compliance — no R40,000 upfront build that starts decaying the day it launches. Custom portal builds are scoped during the free audit, so you get a fixed number before you commit, not a surprise during development.
R2,999/month
Perfect for solo accountants and small bookkeeping practices getting started online.
R5,999/month
The most popular plan for established accounting and tax firms in South Africa.
From R9,999/month
For multi-partner firms, wealth managers, and complex financial services requiring bespoke solutions.
Off-the-shelf portal software typically costs R400–R1,200 per user per month for South African practices once converted from USD pricing — R1,200–R3,600/month for a 3-person firm, before you have spent a cent on your website. A portal integrated into your own site consolidates both into one rand-billed programme.
| Off-the-shelf SaaS portal | Integrated portal (ZMG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost (3-person firm) | R1,200–R3,600/month, per-user, USD-linked | Included in Professional at R5,999/month with your firm website |
| Client login | Generic SaaS URL clients don't recognise | Your own domain, your brand |
| Firm website | Separate cost, separate vendor | Managed in the same programme |
| Workflow & labels | Foreign template with Rand bolted on | Configured for SA practice work: PAYE, VAT, EMP501, AFS |
| Ownership | Subscription forever, no asset | Custom builds amortised over 2 years typically cost 40–60% less — and you own the asset |
In-depth articles on topics accounting and bookkeeping practices search for—linked to how we help firms in South Africa.
Build vs buy for SA practices: real cost ranges, Xero & DocuSign integration, POPIA-friendly hosting — plus when a branded portal on your own site beats another SaaS login.
Pages you need, trust & lead-gen patterns, POPIA cookie consent, and fast Core Web Vitals — a practical checklist for South African accounting & tax practices before you redesign.
How we delivered a SAICA-forward, POPIA-conscious public site for a Cape Town chartered accounting practice — with clear services, client portal hand-off, and structured lead capture.