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Built in South Africa · Phase 1 Live

Your trade.
Your tools.
Your rules.

Stop Renting. Start Owning.

One engine. Built for SA operators. Bought once.
No monthly fees. No vendor lock-in. No surprises.

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R3,499once-off
< 1 dayto go live
10 secto deliver
0monthly fees
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Trades & Bundles

Complete digital operations for your trade. Website, tools, admin portal. Bought once.

From R3,499→
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Single Tools

One tool. One job. Invoice builder, quote calculator, solar estimator — standalone.

From R399→
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Learn & Courses

Free guides, paid courses, DIY automation kits. Build your own or learn the system.

Free — R999→
Electrician BundleR3,499 once-offPawnshop BundleNo monthly feesPlumber BundleBuilt in South AfricaSolar EstimatorOwn it foreverAutobody BundleLive in under a dayInvoice BuilderNo vendor lock-inHVAC BundlePriced in RandsQuote CalculatorPayFast checkoutConstruction BundleDownload in 10 secondsClothing Store BundleWorks during loadsheddingSpaza BundleStop Renting. Start Owning.Electrician BundleR3,499 once-offPawnshop BundleNo monthly feesPlumber BundleBuilt in South AfricaSolar EstimatorOwn it foreverAutobody BundleLive in under a dayInvoice BuilderNo vendor lock-inHVAC BundlePriced in RandsQuote CalculatorPayFast checkoutConstruction BundleDownload in 10 secondsClothing Store BundleWorks during loadsheddingSpaza BundleStop Renting. Start Owning.

What we sell

One engine. Every business.

Bought once. Owned permanently. No subscriptions. Select your category and find what fits your operation.

Most popular
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Electrician Bundle

Customer site, admin portal, and every tool an electrician needs.

✓Customer-facing website
✓Professional quote builder
✓Solar load estimator
✓VAT invoice generator
✓Job card tracker
✓Admin portal
✓WhatsApp lead intake
R3 499once-off · or R299/mo
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Plumber Bundle

Job booking, quotes, invoices, and a site that wins work.

✓Customer-facing website
✓Job booking system
✓Quote builder with PDF
✓VAT invoice generator
✓Customer records
✓Admin portal
✓WhatsApp lead intake
R3 499once-off · or R299/mo
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Autobody Bundle

Photo job cards, repair quotes, and customer status updates.

✓Customer-facing website
✓Photo job card system
✓Repair quote calculator
✓Customer status portal
✓PDF quote output
✓Admin portal
✓WhatsApp lead intake
R3 499once-off · or R299/mo
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HVAC Bundle

Service estimator, maintenance scheduling, and invoicing.

✓Customer-facing website
✓Service estimator
✓Maintenance scheduler
✓VAT invoice generator
✓Service history records
✓Admin portal
✓WhatsApp lead intake
R3 499once-off · or R299/mo
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Construction Bundle

Project quoting, material estimating, and subcontractor management.

✓Customer-facing website
✓Project quote builder
✓Material cost estimator
✓Subcontractor portal
✓Progress tracking
✓Admin portal
✓WhatsApp lead intake
R3 999once-off · or R349/mo
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The honest comparison

COLAB vs WordPress

The real cost of the 'free' platform. Year 1 for a typical SA trade business.

What you're paying for
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COLAB OS
WordPress
Software cost
✓R3,499 — once-off
R0 (but everything else costs)
Hosting
✓Optional R299/mo or self-host free
R200–R500/mo — mandatory
Theme
✓Included. No renewal.
R2,500 + annual renewal
Trade-specific plugins
✓Built in — all included
R3,000–R8,000/yr — separate
Developer setup
✓Setup guide — done in a day
R5,000–R15,000 per dev
Ongoing maintenance
✓You own it — update when you want
R500–R2,000/mo ongoing
Built for your trade
✓Yes — quotes, jobs, invoices
Generic — customise forever
Works during loadshedding
✓Yes — offline capable
No — requires live hosting
Admin portal
✓Full dashboard included
WP admin — not trade-specific
Monthly recurring fees
✓R0 — optional hosting only
R700–R2,500/mo minimum
Year 1 total costR3,499R20,000–R40,000
The real competitor

COLAB vs Excel, Word & WhatsApp

Most SA operators run their business from a notebook and a group chat. This is the upgrade.

What you're paying for
C
COLAB OS
Excel / Word / WhatsApp
Quote creation
✓Professional PDF in 60 seconds
Word doc — format it yourself
Invoice sending
✓VAT invoice with your logo
Excel sheet — no logo support
Lead intake
✓WhatsApp form — instant delivery
Phone call or WhatsApp message
Job tracking
✓Job cards with status and history
Notebook or WhatsApp group
Customer records
✓Searchable database — always there
Excel row — hope you saved it
Professional appearance
✓Branded website from day one
Facebook page — if that
Works offline
✓Yes — loadshedding proof
Yes — but that's all it does
Cost
✓R3,499 once-off
R0 — but your time costs money
Time to send a quote
✓60 seconds flat
20–40 minutes per quote
Scales with your business
✓Yes — more modules available
No — it's still just Excel
Year 1 total costR3,499Your time — every day

The process

From browser to live business. In one day.

No developer. No monthly fees. No waiting. Five steps from cold visitor to live operation.

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Browse products

Find the bundle or tool built for your trade or retail operation. Trade bundles include a customer-facing website, admin portal, and every tool your business needs. Tools are sold standalone for operators who need one specific capability.

14 productsavailable at launch
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Buy once via PayFast

Pay via PayFast — South Africa's most trusted payment gateway. SA cards, instant processing, and no foreign currency conversion. You pay once and own the product permanently. No subscription. No renewal.

R3,499full bundle — once-off
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Download instantly

Your download link arrives in your inbox within 10 seconds of payment confirmation. No waiting for someone to process your order. No support ticket. No next business day. The system is automatic end to end.

10 secondspayment to download link
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Customise for your business

Add your business name, logo, colours, service list, and contact details. The setup guide walks you through every step in plain language — no developer knowledge required. What you can change: all the branding and content. What you can't: the workflow logic. That's what makes it work.

< 1 daytypical setup time
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Go live. Stay live.

Your professional digital presence is live. Your quotes look professional. Your invoices have your logo. Your customers can find you online. Optional: pay a monthly retainer and COLAB manages your hosting, updates, and support. Or self-host for free — you own it either way.

R0ongoing fees if self-hosted

Ready to go live?

Browse the products and find what fits your operation.

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Why it works

The results speak for themselves.

No developer. No subscription. No surprises. Built for the operator who needs it working today — not next quarter.

✓Live in under a day.
✓No developer required.
✓No monthly fee.
✓Own it forever.
R3,499Full bundle — once-off
10 secPayment to download link
< 1 dayBrowser to live business
R0Monthly fees if self-hosted

Inside the dashboard

Dashboard overview4 stat cards. Live data.
SCREENSHOT
Quote builderPDF in 60 seconds.
SCREENSHOT
Admin portalYour business. Your data.
SCREENSHOT

Stop renting. Start owning.

Your trade deserves better software.

R3,499 once-off. No subscription. No developer. Live in under a day. Built in South Africa for South African operators.

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