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★ Pay Once. Own Forever.

No subscriptions.
Buy once, use for life.

For SA business owners who want to own their software outright — no monthly fees, no expiry, no surprises. Pay once, keep it forever.

🔒 Lifetime licence — yours forever ⚡ 100% offline — no internet needed 🇿🇦 Made in SA — SARS compliant 📅 1 year free updates included
✕ Monthly subscription
R 2,388
Grinder × 12 months
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✓ Once-off licence
R 1,999
Pay once, own forever
Lifetime licence packages

Choose your once-off package.

All packages include the full desktop app, 1 year of free updates, and lifetime use. No ongoing fees ever.

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Solo Lifetime
Hawkers, spaza shops & home-based businesses. 1 user, 1 device.
R 699 once-off
Save R21 vs 1 year monthly (R59.99 × 12)
Monthly equiv: R58.25/month — forever
  • Lifetime licence — 1 user, 1 PC
  • Quotes & TAX Invoices (SARS-compliant)
  • WhatsApp & email invoice delivery
  • VAT auto-calculated
  • Camera invoice scan (AI)
  • Spaza cash float tracker
  • Stokvel & layby manager
  • Works 100% offline
  • 1 year free updates
  • Payslips & IRP5
  • VAT201 SARS export
One payment. No monthly fees. Ever.
⭐ Best value
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Pro Lifetime
Growing businesses, tradespersons & freelancers. 2 users, 1 device.
R 1,999 once-off
Save R389 vs 1 year monthly (R199 × 12 = R2,388)
Pays back in under 11 months
  • Lifetime licence — 2 users, 1 PC
  • Everything in Solo
  • VAT201 export — SARS eFiling ready
  • Payslips & IRP5 summaries
  • Profit & Loss statement
  • Aged debtors & creditors report
  • Unlimited customers & suppliers
  • 1 year free updates
  • Priority WhatsApp support
Most popular · Best value for growing businesses
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Business Lifetime
Established SMEs with staff, inventory & multiple users. Up to 5 users.
R 3,999 once-off
Save R789 vs 1 year monthly (R399 × 12 = R4,788)
Pays back in under 11 months
  • Lifetime licence — 5 users, 1 PC
  • Everything in Pro
  • Full payroll (PAYE / UIF / SDL)
  • Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
  • Inventory with stock alerts
  • Supplier development tracker
  • Tender document consultancy access
  • 1 year free updates
  • Dedicated setup & onboarding call
One payment. Includes onboarding call.
Full comparison

Once-off vs monthly subscription

Feature Once-off Licence Monthly Subscription
Payment structure✓ Pay once, own foreverPay every month forever
Stops working if you miss payment✕ Never — it's yours⚠ Yes, access suspended
Software updates✓ 1 year free, then optional✓ Included while subscribed
Works 100% offline✓ Always✓ Always
Data stays on your device✓ Yes — POPIA safe✓ Yes — POPIA safe
Cancel anytime✓ Nothing to cancel✓ Yes
30-day free trial✕ Buy to use✓ Yes
Best forOwn your software, no ongoing costsAlways on latest version
Long-term cost (3 years)R 1,999 total (Pro)R 7,164 total (R199 × 36)
After year 1

What happens after your free updates expire?

Your software keeps working — forever

After your 1-year free update period, your software continues working exactly as before. You never lose access. You choose whether to upgrade.

1
Your current version keeps working with no interruption
2
New SARS tax rates / VAT changes? Upgrade for 50% off your original price
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Or switch to monthly subscription at any time — your data transfers

📅 Year 2 upgrade pricing

Solo → Solo upgrade: R 350
Pro → Pro upgrade: R 999
Business → Business upgrade: R 1,999
Upgrades are optional. Your software works indefinitely without upgrading. Tax rate changes are the main reason most customers upgrade annually.
Questions answered

Once-off licence FAQ

Do I really own the software forever?
Yes. Once you purchase a lifetime licence, the software is yours. It will never stop working, never ask for a subscription, and never expire. You own it exactly like you own a physical product.
What happens when SARS changes VAT rates or tax tables?
Your software continues working with the rates it came with. When SARS makes changes (e.g. new tax year rates, VAT adjustments), we release an updated version. You can upgrade at 50% of your original price to get the new rates, or update them manually in Settings → Tax Rates. Most small businesses upgrade once a year around March when the new tax year starts.
Can I install it on multiple computers?
Each licence covers 1 PC. Solo = 1 user on 1 PC. Pro = 2 users on 1 PC (e.g. you and a bookkeeper sharing one office computer). Business = 5 users on 1 PC. If you need it on a second PC, contact us — we offer a second-device add-on at 40% of the original licence fee.
How is this different from the monthly subscription?
Monthly subscription gives you always-updated software as long as you pay. Once-off licence means you pay once and own the version forever, with 1 year of free updates included. For most SA small businesses, the once-off licence pays for itself within the first year and costs nothing after that.
Can I upgrade from Solo to Pro or Business later?
Yes. Pay the difference between your current licence and the higher tier. Your data transfers completely. Contact us on WhatsApp at +27 82 082 9050 and we'll sort it out same day.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept Instant EFT (FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank, Capitec, Nedbank), credit/debit card (Visa & Mastercard), SnapScan, Zapper, Capitec Pay, and Ozow — all through PayFast, South Africa's most trusted payment gateway. We also accept direct EFT and will email you banking details on request.
Is there a trial before I buy?
The monthly subscription includes a 30-day free trial — use that to test the software fully before deciding to buy the once-off licence. Once satisfied, purchase the lifetime licence and your data from the trial transfers across.
What if I need help setting it up?
Business Lifetime includes a dedicated onboarding call. Pro and Solo customers get WhatsApp support at +27 82 082 9050 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm SAST. We also have full video guides and a help centre.

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