Turn WhatsApp Into
Your Best Sales Channel.
Your customers are already on WhatsApp. Now they can browse your products, book your services and pay online — all without downloading another app. Launch your own branded WhatsApp Store in minutes.
Sound familiar?
Stop Selling the Hard Way
This is how most South African small businesses take orders today. And it happens hundreds of times every week.
One conversation. One experience. Done.
Start for freeThe obvious channel
Meet Your Customers Where They Already Are
South Africans spend more time on WhatsApp than any other app. Your store belongs there too.
Already Trusted
Over 24 million South Africans use WhatsApp daily. Your customers are already there.
No New App
Customers shop using the app they already know. No downloads, no accounts, no friction.
Faster Purchasing
Browse, order and pay in a few taps. The shortest path from interest to sale.
Low Data Usage
Perfect for South Africa's mobile-first market. Works great on any connection.
The platform built for you
Why Small Businesses Choose Sokoleho
Save Money
Lower monthly fees and lower commission than most marketplace platforms. Keep more of what you earn.
Own Your Customers
No marketplace standing between you and your customers. Build direct relationships that last.
Sell Faster
Customers buy directly inside WhatsApp. Less friction means more completed sales.
Easy Setup
Go live in minutes. No design skills, no developers, no complicated setup. Just your business, online.
Everything in One Place
Store, bookings, payments, marketing, and analytics — all from a single dashboard.
Grow With Confidence
Powerful customer insights and analytics help you understand what's working and where to focus.
How we stack up
Sokoleho vs. The Alternatives
There are a few ways to sell online. Here's how they compare.
Sokoleho | WhatsApp Only | Own Website | Marketplace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | — | Weeks | Days |
| Monthly cost | From R299 | Free | R1 000+ | Free |
| Commission per sale | 7–12% | None | Gateway fees | 15–30% |
| Online payments | ||||
| No app for customer | ||||
| You own customer data | ||||
| WhatsApp order alerts | ||||
| Order management dashboard | ||||
| Booking & scheduling | Add-on |
SokoCreators
Local Creators, Promoting Your Store
Marketing shouldn't need an agency. Sokoleho matches you with vetted local content creators who make real videos about your business — and get rewarded in trade or cash.
For businesses
Browse creators near you, matched to your industry, right from the Creators tab in your dashboard. Send a brief, and we handle the rest.
Get your store firstFor creators
Make content about local businesses you actually like, grow your portfolio and earn real rewards. From 1,000 followers up.
Join SokoCreatorsFor every industry
Built for Every Small African Business
Whether you sell products, offer services, or take bookings — Sokoleho works for your type of business.
Ready to Turn WhatsApp Into
Your Best Salesperson?
Your customers are already on WhatsApp.
Now your business can be too.
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