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Prices shown in ZAR. International customers are billed in USD at the prevailing exchange rate plus a 15% international handling fee.
Monthly
Annual 2 months free
Free
R0
/month
For hobbyists & side hustles
- Basic listing page
- Visible in search results
- Interactive map pin
No credit card required
Most Popular
Pro
14-day free trial
/month
Annual billing
For active vendors growing their presence
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Priority search placement
- Homepage featuring slot
- Analytics dashboard
- Direct customer messaging
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Spotlight
14-day free trial
/month
Annual billing
For serious brands dominating the chilli scene
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- Priority search position
- Newsletter feature (monthly)
- Event cross-promotion
- Dedicated account manager
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Switch to annual billing and get 2 months free on all paid plans.
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro | Spotlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing & Discovery | |||
| Basic listing page | |||
| Search visibility | |||
| Interactive map pin | |||
| Priority search placement | — | ||
| Homepage featuring slot | — | — | |
| Products & Content | |||
| Product showcase (5 items) | — | ||
| Product showcase (10 items) | — | ||
| Photo gallery | — | ||
| Marketing & Reach | |||
| Newsletter blast | — | — | |
| Event cross-promotion | — | — | |
| Social media promotion | — | — | |
| Tools & Support | |||
| Analytics dashboard | — | ||
| Email support | — | ||
| Dedicated account manager | — | — | |
| 3-day free trial | — | ||
| Monthly price | R0 | R299 | R799 |
Free
R0
/event
For community events & first timers
- Basic event listing
- Search visibility
- Map pin
Essential
3-day free trial
R199
/month
For serious organisers
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Priority listing placement
- On-site ticket management
- Attendee Q&A / chat wall
- Attendee communication
- Event analytics
Most Popular
Premier
3-day free trial
R499
/month
Maximum reach & visibility
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Homepage feature slot
- Newsletter blast (city + interest)
- HPH social media promotion
- Post-event analytics report
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Free | Essential | Premier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing & Visibility | |||
| Basic event listing | |||
| Search & map visibility | |||
| Priority search placement | — | ||
| Homepage featured slot | — | — | |
| Social media promotion by HPH | — | — | |
| Registrations & Ticketing | |||
| On-site pre-registration | — | ||
| Attendee Q&A wall | — | ||
| Ticket management | — | ||
| Capacity management | — | ||
| Custom confirmation emails | — | — | |
| Marketing | |||
| Newsletter blast to targeted audience | — | — | |
| Cross-promotion with related events | — | — | |
| Post-event summary report | — | — | |
| Analytics & Support | |||
| Basic view count | |||
| Full analytics dashboard | — | ||
| Email support | — | ||
| Dedicated account manager | — | — | — |
| Price | R0/event | R199/mo | R499/mo |
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Frequently asked
Yes. The Free plan is free forever — no trial period, no credit card required. You can list events and vendors, appear in search results, and be visible on the map without ever paying.
When you pay annually you get 10 months for the price of 12 — effectively 2 months free. The annual price is simply (monthly × 10) billed as a single payment at the start of the year.
Absolutely. Paid plans are month-to-month (or annual if you choose). Cancel at any time from your account settings — no penalties, no questions asked.
We use PayFast, which supports credit/debit cards, EFT, and Instant EFT for South African customers. International customers can pay via card and are billed in USD.
Yes. You can move between plans at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period.
We offer discounted rates for registered non-profit chilli festivals and community events. Contact us with your NPO details and we'll sort you out.
All paid plans come with a 3-day free trial. No credit card is required to start — you'll only be asked for payment details if you choose to continue after the trial period.
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