Plans & Pricing
Choose the level of access that suits your needs.
Free
Registered account
Free
- Browse all charts and datasets
- Access selected charts and datasets
Individual
One user
R400/month
or R4,000/year · limited launch offer
Everything in Free, plus
- Access premium datasets
- Download charts as PNG
- Download data (CSV & JSON)
- Customise charts
Team
PopularUp to 5 users
R2,000/month
or R20,000/year · limited launch offer
Everything in Individual, plus
- Up to 5 team members
- Shared team bookmarksComing soon
Publisher
Embed & publish
R10,000/month
or R100,000/year · limited launch offer
Everything in Team, plus
- Download charts as SVG
- Commercial republication rights
Compare every feature
| Feature | Free Registered account Free | Individual One user R400/month or R4,000/year* | Popular Team Up to 5 users R2,000/month or R20,000/year* | Publisher Embed & publish R10,000/month or R100,000/year* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browsing & Viewing | ||||
| Browse all charts and datasets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access selected charts and datasets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Downloads & Data | ||||
| Access premium datasets | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download charts as PNG | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download data (CSV & JSON) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams | ||||
| Up to 5 team members | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared team bookmarksComing soon | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charts & Republication | ||||
| Customise charts | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download charts as SVG | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Commercial republication rights | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
* Annual pricing is a limited launch offer.
Outside South Africa? Team and Publisher licences for international organisations from US$199/month. Contact us.
Contact us to discuss the right plan for your newsroom or organisation.
Get in touchFrequently asked questions
Do I need an account to use DataDesk?
No. Anyone can browse every chart and dataset. On datasets marked free, anyone can also download the chart as a PNG and the data as a CSV.
A free account lets you save datasets, charts and graphics to My Desk so you can find them again.
What do the paid plans add?
Individual is for one user and adds premium datasets, PNG chart downloads, CSV and JSON data downloads and chart customisation. Team includes everything in Individual for up to five users. Publisher adds editable SVG chart files and commercial republication rights.
Where does the data come from?
From official and trusted sources such as Stats SA. We find the figures, clean them and keep them up to date. Every dataset lists its source, geography, period and when it was last updated.
Can I republish your charts?
Commercial republication needs a Publisher plan, which also gives you editable SVG files you can restyle to match your brand. If you're unsure whether your use counts as commercial, email datadesk@theoutlier.co.za.
Is there a discount for paying annually?
Yes, as a limited launch offer: pay annually and you get 12 months for the price of 10. Individual is R4,000 a year instead of R4,800.
Do you offer access for larger teams and organisations?
Yes. The Team plan covers up to five users. For larger newsrooms and organisations, email datadesk@theoutlier.co.za and we'll set up a plan that fits.
I'm outside South Africa. What do I pay?
Individual costs the same wherever you are. Team and Publisher licences for international organisations start at US$199 a month; contact us for a quote.
How do I pay?
Individual plans are paid online by card through Paystack.
Team and Publisher plans can be invoiced, so your organisation can pay by EFT. Email datadesk@theoutlier.co.za.
Is VAT included in the price?
For Team and Publisher plans paid by invoice, we add VAT to the invoice.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period, and you won't be billed again.
How does DataDesk relate to The Outlier?
DataDesk is The Outlier's data platform. The datasets, chart downloads and republishing that used to come with The Outlier's Pro, Enterprise and Publisher plans now live here.