Infrastructure
Deployment Options
7 ways to run Indaba — from cloud SaaS to air-gapped self-hosted
Choose Your Model
Multi-Tenant SaaS
Get started in minutes, scale without limits
SetupR0PlatformR0/mo
- Shared infrastructure, data isolated via RLS + org_id
- White-label portal (custom logo, colors, domain)
- No setup required — start immediately
- Already built and operational
Dedicated Tenant
Enterprise onlyYour own Indaba, managed by us
SetupR25,000PlatformR7,999/mo
- Separate Indaba instance on our infrastructure
- Own Supabase project, API gateway, and Redis
- We manage everything — you just use it
- Physical data isolation for compliance
Managed Private Cloud
Enterprise onlyYour cloud, our expertise
SetupR75,000–R150,000PlatformR14,999/mo
- Deployed into your own cloud account (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Data never leaves your environment
- 24/7 management, patching, backups, monitoring
- Terraform/Helm deployment with security hardening
Self-Hosted
Enterprise onlyTotal control, your servers, your rules
SetupR50,000–R100,000PlatformR9,999/mo per product (license)
- Docker images for your own servers
- Docs, setup scripts, and license key included
- Air-gap ready for classified environments
- Support tiers: Standard (included), Premium (+R4,999/mo), Critical (+R9,999/mo)
Split-Plane
Enterprise onlyYour data stays with you, our AI works for you
SetupR40,000PlatformR9,999/mo
- Control plane with us (auth, billing, updates, AI)
- Data plane on your infrastructure (your Postgres, your storage)
- Client data never touches our servers
- Seamless updates and new features automatically
White-Label Reseller
Sell intelligence under your brand
SetupR15,000Platform40% wholesale discount
- Your subdomain, branding, and client management dashboard
- 40% discount on product list price
- R10,000/mo minimum commitment
- We power it, you sell it
API-Only / Headless
Plug Indaba's intelligence into anything
SetupR0PlatformR2,499/mo base (10,000 API calls)
- R2,499/mo base includes 10,000 API calls
- R0.25 per additional API call
- R999/mo per data feed (tenders, market intel, research)
- Full REST API with comprehensive documentation
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Model | Setup | Platform Fee | Product Tier | Min Contract | Client IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tenant SaaS | R0 | R0/mo | Any | None | None |
| Dedicated TenantEnterprise | R25,000 | R7,999/mo | Enterprise only | 12 months | None |
| Managed Private CloudEnterprise | R75,000–R150,000 | R14,999/mo | Enterprise only | 24 months | Minimal (provide cloud account) |
| Self-HostedEnterprise | R50,000–R100,000 | R9,999/mo per product (license) | Enterprise only | 12 months | High (own DevOps team) |
| Split-PlaneEnterprise | R40,000 | R9,999/mo | Enterprise only | 12 months | Low (run data-plane container) |
| White-Label Reseller | R15,000 | 40% wholesale discount | Any | R10,000/mo minimum | None |
| API-Only / Headless | R0 | R2,499/mo base (10,000 API calls) | Any | None | Medium (build own frontend) |
Not sure which model fits?
Our solutions team can recommend the right deployment for your size, compliance needs, and budget.
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