AI subscription prices in South Africa

ChatGPT Plus, monthlyCheapest of 2: Web · saves ZAR 0.99 / month Cheapest of 2 verified channels in South Africa: Web, ZAR 0.99 a month less than App Store. Not compared: Google Play (not verified).

ChatGPT Go

• WebZAR 149.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 129.57 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 149.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 130.43 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

ChatGPT Plus

• WebZAR 399.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 346.96 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 333.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

ChatGPT Pro 100

• WebZAR 1,839.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 1,599.13 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 1,839.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,599.13 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

ChatGPT Pro 200

• WebZAR 3,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

ChatGPT Pro 500

• WebZAR 9,199.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 7,999.13 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 9,199.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 7,999.13 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Claude Pro, monthlyNo comparison Not comparable in South Africa: the verified prices differ in currency or tax basis. Not compared: Web (billed in another currency).

Claude Pro

• Web$20.00/ monthBilled in USD, ≈ ZAR 331.95 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax excludedObserved Oct 21, 2026Listed before taxSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• Web$200.00/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ $16.67 monthly equivalentBilled in USD, ≈ ZAR 3,319.52 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax excludedObserved Oct 21, 2026Listed before taxSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 4,499.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 375.00 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,913.03 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Claude Max 5x

• Web$100.00/ monthBilled in USD, ≈ ZAR 1,659.76 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax excludedObserved Oct 21, 2026Listed before taxSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 2,499.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 2,173.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Claude Max 20x

• App StoreZAR 4,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 4,347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Google AI Pro, monthlyNo comparison Not comparable in South Africa: the verified prices differ in currency or tax basis. Not compared: Web (tax basis unknown).

Google AI Plus

• WebZAR 104.99/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 21, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 104.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 91.30 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 1,049.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 87.50 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 913.03 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Google AI Pro

• WebZAR 429.99/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 21, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 429.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 373.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Google AI Ultra 5x

• WebZAR 1,859.99/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 21, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Google AI Ultra 20x

• WebZAR 4,299.99/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 21, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Microsoft 365 Premium, monthlySame price The 2 verified channels in South Africa cost the same: Web and App Store. Not compared: Google Play (not verified).

Microsoft 365 Personal

• WebZAR 159.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 138.26 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 159.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 138.26 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• WebZAR 1,599.00/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 133.25 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 1,390.43 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 1,599.00/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 133.25 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,390.43 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Microsoft 365 Family

• WebZAR 199.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 173.04 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 199.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 173.04 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• WebZAR 1,999.00/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 166.58 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 1,738.26 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Microsoft 365 Premium

• WebZAR 429.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 373.04 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web
• App StoreZAR 429.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 373.04 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• WebZAR 4,299.00/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 358.25 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 3,738.26 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Microsoft 365 Pro

• WebZAR 2,149.00/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 21, 2026≈ ZAR 1,868.70 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Perplexity Pro, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Perplexity Pro

• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 333.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Perplexity Max

• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

SuperGrok, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

SuperGrok Lite

• App StoreZAR 199.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 173.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 166.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

SuperGrok

• App StoreZAR 599.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 521.73 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 5,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 500.00 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 5,217.38 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

SuperGrok Plus

• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 19,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 1,666.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 24, 2026≈ ZAR 17,391.30 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

SuperGrok Heavy

• App StoreZAR 5,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 5,217.38 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Cursor Pro, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Cursor Pro

• App StoreZAR 499.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 434.77 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Cursor Pro+

• App StoreZAR 1,499.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,304.34 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Cursor Ultra

• App StoreZAR 4,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 4,347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

X Premium

• App StoreZAR 629.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 547.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 6,299.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 525.00 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 5,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

X Super

• App StoreZAR 2,099.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,826.08 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

X Ultra

• App StoreZAR 4,199.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,652.17 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Copilot Pro, monthlyNo comparison Not comparable in South Africa: the verified prices differ in currency or tax basis. Not compared: Web (billed in another currency).

Copilot Pro

• Web$10.00/ monthOne global price (USD), ≈ ZAR 165.98 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 199.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 173.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Copilot Pro+

• Web$39.00/ monthOne global price (USD), ≈ ZAR 647.31 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 799.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 695.64 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Copilot Max

• Web$100.00/ monthOne global price (USD), ≈ ZAR 1,659.76 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Manus Plus, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Manus Basic

• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Manus Plus

• App StoreZAR 799.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 695.64 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Kimi Plus, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Kimi Plus

• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 333.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Kimi Pro

• App StoreZAR 799.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 695.64 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 7,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 666.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 6,956.51 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Kimi Max

• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 19,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 1,666.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 17,391.30 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Kimi Ultra

• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 39,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 3,333.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 34,782.60 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Poe Basic, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Poe Basic

• App StoreZAR 99.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 86.95 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 83.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 869.56 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Poe Plus

• App StoreZAR 399.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 347.82 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 3,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 333.33 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 3,478.25 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Character.AI+, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Character.AI Lite

• App StoreZAR 79.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 69.56 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Character.AI+

• App StoreZAR 199.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 173.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 166.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Suno Pro, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price.

Suno Pro

• App StoreZAR 199.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 173.90 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 1,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 166.67 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 1,739.12 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Suno Premier

• App StoreZAR 599.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 521.73 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 5,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 500.00 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 5,217.38 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Vibe Pro, monthlyNo comparison Not comparable in South Africa: the verified prices differ in currency or tax basis. Not compared: Web (billed in another currency).

Vibe Pro

• Web$14.99/ monthOne global price (USD), ≈ ZAR 248.80 at reference rates of Oct 23, 2026 (ECB)
  Tax excludedObserved Oct 22, 2026Listed before taxSource: Web
• App StoreZAR 299.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 260.86 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store
• App StoreZAR 2,999.99/ yearbilled annually upfront, ≈ ZAR 250.00 monthly equivalent
  Tax includedObserved Oct 25, 2026≈ ZAR 2,608.69 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: App Store

Spotify Premium Individual, monthlyNo comparison No comparison shown: it needs at least two current verified prices on the same basis.

Spotify Premium Student (Standard)

• WebZAR 37.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 22, 2026≈ ZAR 33.03 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Spotify Premium Standard

• WebZAR 69.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 22, 2026≈ ZAR 60.86 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Spotify Premium Platinum

• WebZAR 179.99/ month
  Tax includedObserved Oct 22, 2026≈ ZAR 156.51 before tax, computed with the 15% rate published by South African Revenue Service (SARS)Source: Web

Netflix Standard, monthlyNo comparison No comparison for South Africa: fewer than two channels have a current verified price. Not compared: Web (tax basis unknown).

Netflix Mobile

• WebZAR 59.00/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Netflix Basic

• WebZAR 99.00/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Netflix Standard

• WebZAR 179.00/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Netflix Premium

• WebZAR 229.00/ month
  Tax basis unknownObserved Oct 22, 2026Before-tax value not availableSource: Web

Disney+ Standard, monthlyNo comparison No comparison shown: it needs at least two current verified prices on the same basis.

No Disney+ prices are tracked in South Africa yet.

Apple Music Individual, monthlyNo comparison No comparison shown: it needs at least two current verified prices on the same basis.

No Apple Music prices are tracked in South Africa yet.

Apple One Individual, monthlyNo comparison No comparison shown: it needs at least two current verified prices on the same basis.

No Apple One prices are tracked in South Africa yet.

HBO Max Standard, monthlyNo comparison No comparison shown: it needs at least two current verified prices on the same basis.

No HBO Max prices are tracked in South Africa yet.