The questions Algerian merchants most often ask us before signing. If yours isn't here, write to us and we'll add it.
Q01How much does an e-commerce website cost in Algeria in 2026?
Entry-level pricing for a serious Algerian e-commerce store starts around 35,000 DA HT (template installed, 50 products, cash on delivery, single carrier). A complete Pro site with CIB SATIM, multiple carriers, mobile PWA and bilingual FR+AR sits between 65,000 and 95,000 DA. Beyond that you're in bespoke territory (unique design, native app, ERP) starting at 90,000 DA and easily exceeding 200,000 DA depending on scope.
Q02How much does the CIB payment integration cost exactly?
Agency side: CIB integration via SATIM is priced at 15,000 DA HT at dzecom (development, testing, sandbox, production). Bank side: you sign a SATIM agreement with your bank (BNA, BEA, BNP DZ, Société Générale DZ, etc.). That contract is free at signing but takes 4 to 8 weeks of validation. SATIM transaction fees: ~50 DA fixed + 1.2 % of the amount (confirm with your bank).
Q03Why does an e-commerce site cost more than a showcase site?
A showcase site displays static content; an e-commerce site processes financial transactions, real-time stock, payment and carrier integrations, per-wilaya shipping cost calculations, transactional emails, a merchant backoffice, and security rules (PCI, DZ data protection). It's the equivalent of a business software, not an online brochure.
Q04Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Our packs are split into 3 instalments: 40 % at signing, 40 % at validated mockup delivery, 20 % at production launch. For bespoke budgets above 150,000 DA, we stretch across 4 or 5 instalments per milestone.
Q05Does the calculator price include VAT?
No. All estimates are in DA HT (pre-tax). Algerian VAT (19 %) applies on the official invoice. The final quote you receive within 24 h always shows HT, VAT and TTC, SCF-compliant.
Q06Are there recurring costs after delivery?
Three possible lines: (1) Vercel hosting + managed DB ~3,000 DA/month for a Pro site (often included the first year), (2) domain name ~2,500 DA/year, (3) optional maintenance subscription from 8,000 DA/month (updates, backups, monitoring, minor tweaks). SATIM and carrier fees are charged directly to your transactions by them.
Q07What's the delivery timeline for a Pro site?
10 business days from mockup validation. The CIB validation on the SATIM-bank side runs in parallel (4 to 8 weeks) — we ship the site without CIB first, then switch it on once the bank validates. You start collecting via COD during that window.
Q08Does the calculator work for my niche (pharmacy, auto, restaurant…)?
The calculator gives a global estimate. For 12 specific sectors (optician, pharmacy, restaurant, auto parts, etc.), our packs are pre-calibrated with sector-specific features: prescription scanning for pharmacy, VIN search for auto, click-and-collect for restaurants… See the matching sector page for details.
Q09Do you work with first-time merchants or only big brands?
Both. Our Boutique pack from 35,000 DA is designed for merchants launching their first online store. Our bespoke pack serves brands already doing 50M+ DA in revenue who want a rebuild. Whatever your stage, we don't sign a project we can't deliver.
Q10How do I get the precise final quote?
Click 'Get precise quote' from the calculator result. You land on a short form (name, sector, phone). We call you within 24 h for a 30-minute scoping call, and you receive a detailed SCF-compliant quote by email the same day.