Pricing

Honest pricing for African brands

No long-form rate cards, no surprise invoices. Every engagement starts with a free scoping call and a fixed-scope proposal in writing. The bands below are what real Pinch retainers and projects look like.

How we charge

We work three ways depending on what you need. Most clients land on a monthly retainer once the first sprint or project ships.

Retainer bands

Starter

KES 60k/month

For founders and small teams who need a steady marketing rhythm but can’t hire in-house yet.

  • 2 weekly social posts (1 platform)
  • 1 blog or SEO landing page/month
  • Google Business Profile management
  • Monthly reporting call (30 min)
  • WhatsApp support, business hours
Book a scoping call

Scale

KES 420k/month

For revenue-generating brands ready for embedded support: ads, content, CRM, and analytics under one roof.

  • Everything in Growth, plus
  • Dedicated account director
  • Daily community management
  • CRM/automation builds (HubSpot, Pinch CRM)
  • Quarterly photo or video production day
  • Weekly performance call + Slack channel
Book a scoping call

Project pricing

Fixed-scope projects are billed upfront in two instalments — 50% on kickoff, 50% on launch. Indicative bands:

Website (brochure)

KES 220k+

5–9 pages, custom design, SEO baseline, contact forms, GA4. 4–6 week build.

Website (e-commerce)

KES 480k+

Shopify or WooCommerce build, M-Pesa checkout, product photography, inventory + email setup. 6–8 weeks.

Brand identity

KES 180k+

Logo system, type, colour, basic guidelines, social templates. 3–4 weeks.

Mobile app (MVP)

KES 900k+

iOS + Android (React Native), backend, M-Pesa, push notifications. 10–14 weeks.

AI workflow build

KES 150k+

Chatbot, document OCR, voice analysis or workflow automation. Scoped per outcome. 2–4 weeks.

Photography day

KES 90k

8–hour studio or location day, 60–120 retouched images, brand + product mix.

What’s NOT in the price

We’re upfront about pass-through costs so there’s no friction later:

FAQ

Why don’t you publish exact prices for every service?

Because the honest answer always depends on scope. A brand identity for a single-product startup is different from one for a multi-location restaurant group. The bands above are real, the scoping call is free, and you’ll get a fixed-price proposal before signing anything.

What’s the minimum commitment?

Retainers run three months minimum to let paid campaigns stabilise and content compound. Projects are one-off. Partnerships are annual.

Do you work outside Kenya?

Yes. We have active clients in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria. Pricing is billed in KES or USD; we’re VAT-registered in Kenya.

Can you co-pitch with our in-house team?

Yes. We often work alongside in-house marketers as a creative + paid extension. Many of our retainers run that model.

How do invoices and payments work?

Monthly retainers are invoiced on day 1 of the month, due net-7. Projects bill 50/50 against milestones. We accept bank transfer (KES/USD), M-Pesa Paybill, and credit card via Stripe for international clients.

Ready to scope it?

Tell us what you’re trying to grow and we’ll come back within one business day with a tailored proposal.

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