Openlate

Simple pricing, in rand

A monthly fee and a once-off setup fee. No VAT is charged.

Founding clients: only 3 spots

R999 setup (normally from R2,500) and 30% off your first 3 months. 3-month minimum.

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AI agent plans

  • Starter

    R1,499 a month

    Plus R2,500 once-off setup

    • 1 channel (WhatsApp or website chat)
    • Enquiries and FAQs 24/7
    • Lead capture and qualifying
    • About 500 conversations a month
    • Email support
    Ask about Starter on WhatsApp
  • Full Ops

    R5,499 a month

    Plus R7,500 once-off setup

    • Everything in Growth
    • Quotes, invoices and documents
    • CRM
    • Owner's daily summary
    • About 4,000 conversations a month
    • Priority support and a monthly review call
    Ask about Full Ops on WhatsApp

Compare the plans

What each AI agent plan includes
FeatureStarterGrowthFull Ops
Channels1AllAll
Enquiries and FAQs 24/7IncludedIncludedIncluded
Lead capture and qualifyingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Bookings and remindersNot includedIncludedIncluded
Payment links and depositsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Lead follow-upsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Quotes, invoices and documentsNot includedNot includedIncluded
CRMNot includedNot includedIncluded
Owner's daily summaryNot includedNot includedIncluded
Monthly review callNot includedNot includedIncluded
Conversations a monthAbout 500About 1,500About 4,000
SupportEmailWhatsAppPriority
Monthly priceR1,499R2,999R5,499
Once-off setupR2,500R4,500R7,500

Good to know

  • Annual billing: pay for 10 months, get 12.
  • WhatsApp messages that your business starts (for example, reminders) are charged by Meta at cost, and billed to your own Meta account.
  • All prices are in South African rand. No VAT is charged.

Add-ons

  • Google Business Profile setup (R1,500 once)
  • Extra languages
  • Extra branch or number

Just need one automation?

Every automation is included in Full Ops, and each one is also available on its own.

  • Instant quotes

    A priced quote in the customer's hands in seconds, from WhatsApp or a form on your website.

    Price on request

  • Invoicing and payments

    Invoices sent the moment the job is done, with a pay link and polite reminders until it's paid.

    Price on request

  • Scheduling and reminders

    Bookings from any channel land in one calendar, with reminders and deposits to cut no-shows.

    Price on request

  • Documents

    Forms, statements and paperwork sent, collected and filed without you opening your laptop.

    Price on request

  • Follow-ups and reviews

    Polite follow-ups on quotes that went quiet, and a review request after every finished job.

    Price on request

  • Owner reports

    One message every morning: who got in touch, what was booked, what was paid and what needs you.

    Price on request

Ask for a price on WhatsApp

Openlate for Sellers

We run your seller accounts on Takealot, Amazon.co.za and Makro. See what's involved.

Get set up (once-off)

  • Launch

    R4,500 once per platform

    • Account setup
    • 20 listings
    • Shipping and fulfilment setup
  • Launch Pro

    R8,500 once

    • Everything in Launch
    • 50 listings
    • Enhanced content
    • Basic store setup

Monthly management

  • Manage

    R3,500 a month

    • 1 platform
    • Up to 50 products
  • Manage Plus

    R6,500 a month

    • 2 platforms
    • Up to 200 products
  • Grow

    R9,500 a month + 3-5% of sales growth

    • 3 platforms
    • Ads management
    • Campaign planning

50% deposit to start, balance on completion.

All prices are in South African rand. No VAT is charged.

Pricing questions

What does the setup fee cover?

Building your agent from your onboarding form, training it on your services and prices, testing it with you, and launching it on your channels.

Can I pay annually?

Yes. Pay for 10 months upfront and get 12.

What are the Meta message fees?

Meta charges a small fee for WhatsApp messages that your business starts, such as reminders. Meta bills this to your own account at cost. Replies to customers who message you first are not charged this way.

Do you charge VAT?

No. All prices are in South African rand and no VAT is charged.

Am I locked into a contract?

No. Plans run month to month and you can cancel with one month's notice. The founding clients offer has a 3-month minimum.

What is the founding clients offer?

Our first 3 clients pay R999 for setup instead of the normal fee, and get 30% off their first 3 months. There is a 3-month minimum.

Not sure which plan fits?

Tell us what your business does and how customers reach you. We'll recommend a plan, and tell you if you don't need one yet.

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