Transparent pricing

Pricing built for
African economies

Free for all students. Affordable subscriptions. Flexible token top-ups. Institutional licensing at fair local prices. We priced for South Africa first — and every other market we serve.

Student Plans

For individual learners

Every plan includes a full free tier. Upgrade when you need more AI power or storage — no lock-in, cancel anytime.

Starter
Free
forever · no card needed
The full SchoolBag experience for every student, completely free. No hidden limits on core features.
  • 500 MB cloud storage
  • Digital Locker + nested folders
  • Unlimited file uploads (20 MB each)
  • Assignments + submissions
  • Grade Tracker + target calculator
  • Flashcards + Study Plan
  • Exam sessions (if assigned)
  • Telegram Bot
  • 20 AI tokens / month
  • 11 South African languages
  • Research Workspace
  • WhatsApp Bot
  • Offline app access
Get started free
Pro
R99 $5.50 8,500 Ksh710 67
per month · cancel anytime
For top-performing students and tutors who need maximum AI tokens, 5 GB storage, and marketplace access.
  • Everything in Scholar
  • 5 GB storage
  • 500 AI tokens / month
  • Tutor profile listing
  • Marketplace seller access
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • API access (read-only)
  • Early access to new features
  • Email support
Get Pro
💡
Save 20% with annual billing
Scholar annual: R470/yr (save R118) $26/yr (save $6.40) ₦40,320/yr (save ₦10,080) Ksh3,360/yr (save Ksh840) ₵317/yr (save ₵79) · Pro annual: R950/yr (save R238) $53/yr (save $13) ₦81,600/yr Ksh6,816/yr ₵643/yr
AI Token Top-Ups

Buy AI tokens when you need them

Tokens are used for AI queries, summaries, flashcard generation, and study plans. Each plan includes a monthly allowance — top up any time. Tokens never expire.

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Token usage guide: 1 token = simple AI question · 2 tokens = file summary or flashcard generation (up to 10 cards) · 3 tokens = study plan generation · 5 tokens = document analysis (PDF/image) · Tokens deducted per request, never for failed queries.
50
Tokens
R15 $0.85 ₦1,280 Ksh113 ₵10
30¢ per token (ZAR)
150
Tokens
R39 $2.15 ₦3,240 Ksh286 ₵26
26¢ per token
1000
Tokens
R199 $11 ₦16,500 Ksh1,540 ₵139
20¢ per token
Storage Add-Ons

Need more space? Top up your locker.

Storage add-ons stack on top of your plan's included storage. Perfect if you're uploading textbooks, practicals, or audio recordings.

1
GB Storage
R25 $1.40 ₦2,100 Ksh185 ₵17
One-time · permanent add-on
5
GB Storage
R99 $5.50 ₦8,250 Ksh728 ₵66
One-time · permanent add-on
50
GB Storage
R599 $33 ₦49,500 Ksh4,366 ₵397
Institutions & heavy users
Institution Plans

For schools, colleges & training providers

Deploy SchoolBag across your entire institution. Admin dashboards, class management, assessor tools, DHET reporting, and optional self-hosted deployment.

School
R2,500 $138 207,000 Ksh18,200 1,660
per month · up to 500 students
For high schools deploying SchoolBag to a single campus. Includes all student features and a teacher/facilitator portal.
  • Up to 500 student accounts
  • Up to 30 teacher/facilitator accounts
  • All student modules included
  • Admin dashboard
  • Class management + attendance
  • Assignments + Marking Queue
  • Exam Builder
  • 5,000 shared AI tokens / month
  • 200 GB institution storage
  • PoE / TVET module
  • DHET/SETA reporting
  • Multi-campus
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Enterprise
Custom
custom contract · annual billing
For large school groups, government departments, and training networks with 1,500+ students or special compliance requirements.
  • Unlimited student accounts
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Everything in College/TVET
  • White-label / custom branding
  • SSO / LDAP integration
  • Custom AI token allocation
  • Unlimited storage
  • SLA with uptime guarantee
  • Dedicated implementation support
  • Custom reporting + data exports
  • Self-hosted deployment option
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Enterprise Deployment

Advanced deployment options

Coming Q3 2026. For institutions with data sovereignty requirements, custom compliance needs, offline deployments, or air-gapped school environments. Deploy SchoolBag entirely on your own infrastructure with dedicated support.

Community Edition
Free
Free. Source-available. For individual use and technical exploration. No support included.
Institution License
Coming Soon
Annual license per installation. Includes updates, security patches, and email support.
Enterprise License
Contact us
Custom pricing. Includes source code access, customisation rights, SLA, and implementation services.

What you get

Complete source code
Full access to the SchoolBag codebase for audit, customisation, and integration with your systems.
Regular updates
Security patches and feature updates delivered via your deployment method.
Full documentation
Setup guides, API documentation, and deployment runbooks for your team.
Dedicated support
Direct contact with the SchoolBag team for technical issues and custom requirements.
Full comparison

What's included in each plan

Feature Starter Scholar Pro School College
Storage 500 MB 2 GB 5 GB 200 GB 1 TB
AI tokens / month 20 200 500 5,000 shared 15,000 shared
Digital Locker
Assignments
Grade Tracker
Flashcards + Study Plan
Telegram Bot
Research Workspace
WhatsApp Bot
Offline app access
Exam Builder
Class Management
Admin Dashboard
PoE / TVET Module
DHET/SETA Reporting
Competency Declaration
Moderator Workflow
Tutor Profile Listing
Marketplace Seller
White-label / Custom Enterprise
Self-hosted option Enterprise
FAQ

Pricing questions answered

Yes. The Starter plan costs nothing and has no time limit. You get 500 MB storage, all core modules, Telegram Bot, and 20 AI tokens per month — always free, no credit card required.
Your plan renews tokens on the 1st of each month. If you use them up before then, you can purchase a token top-up pack from your account page. Top-up tokens never expire.
Yes. SchoolBag supports ZAR, USD, NGN, KES, and GHS. You can pay in your local currency via Paystack (card, bank transfer, mobile money) or PayFast (South Africa).
No. Storage top-ups are permanent — they add to your account indefinitely and do not reset monthly.
Institution plans are billed monthly or annually. We invoice via email and accept EFT, card, and purchase orders for schools. Contact us for a formal quote.
Yes. You get a 14-day free trial on Scholar — no card needed. After 14 days, you choose to pay or downgrade to Starter automatically.
Paystack supports card (Visa/Mastercard), bank transfer, USSD, and mobile money across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. PayFast is available for South African debit/credit cards and instant EFT.
Yes, within 7 days of payment for subscriptions. Token top-ups and storage add-ons are non-refundable once used. Unused tokens purchased within 48 hours may be refunded.

Start free today

No card needed. Full access to the Starter plan from the moment you sign up.