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Optional Arts
Pricing for SA learners

Your AI tutor from R69/month

CAPS-aligned lessons, exam prep, and personalised tutoring — priced for every South African household.

Free

Try everything — no card needed

Free

Always free. No credit card needed.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 2 AI Classroom sessions per week
  • Ask Lwazi — 3 chats per day
  • 1 Snap & Audit per week
  • 1 exam per month
  • Grade 12: Mathematics
  • Custom tutor name & voice
  • AI exam marking

Learner

For the daily grinder who wants to pass

R69/mo

R2.30/day — price of a lollipop

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 5 AI Classroom sessions per day
  • Ask Lwazi — 25 chats per day
  • 1 Snap & Audit per day
  • 1 exam per week
  • Grade 12: Mathematics
  • Custom tutor name & voice
  • AI exam marking
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Pro

Everything you need to get distinctions

R149/mo

R4.97/day — less than a cool drink

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 15 AI Classroom sessions per day
  • Ask Lwazi — 50 chats per day
  • 5 Snap & Audits per day
  • 4 exams per week + AI marking
  • Grade 12: Mathematics
  • Custom tutor name & voice
  • Priority AI speed

Teacher

For one teacher and their class

R499/mo

R14.26/learner/month at full capacity.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Up to 35 learners, Learner-tier access for each
  • Class dashboard with per-learner stats
  • Assign topics + send class-wide content
  • Email + code invites for learners
  • Roster management (add/remove anytime)
  • Priority support

School

For HoDs & whole schools

R999/mo

Need more learners or multiple teachers? Talk to us.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Everything in Teacher
  • Up to 100 learners across multiple classes
  • Bulk roster import
  • School-wide leaderboard + analytics
  • Dedicated onboarding session

How does this compare?

Optional Arts gives you a personal AI tutor for every subject at a fraction of traditional tutoring costs.

R250–R500

Private tutor per hour

1 subject, 1 hour

R500–R2,000

Extra lessons centre per month

1–2 subjects

R69–R149

Optional Arts per month

All subjects, AI-powered, 24/7

Built for SA data costs

We know data is expensive. Optional Arts is optimised to use as little data as possible.

~2 MB

Per Live Lesson

~1 MB

Per AI Classroom session

~0.5 MB

Per Snap & Audit

Common questions

How do I pay?+

We accept card payments, instant EFT, and SnapScan via Yoco. Secure and instant.

What happens when my free limit runs out?+

You simply wait until it resets (daily, weekly, or monthly depending on the feature). You'll never be charged without upgrading first.

What's the difference between self-mark and AI marking?+

On Free and Learner plans, you write the exam and get the memorandum to mark yourself. On Pro, the AI reads your answers, scores each question, and tells you exactly where you lost marks and why.

What subjects are available?+

Grade 12 Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Tourism, and Business Studies are all fully available now. Grade 10 Mathematics is also live — more grades coming.

Is there a family discount?+

Yes — if you have 2+ learners in one household, contact us for a 20% family discount on Learner and Pro plans.

Do I need WiFi?+

Optional Arts works on mobile data. Each session uses very little data.

Can our school get a free trial?+

Absolutely. Schools get a free 30-day trial with full access for up to 50 learners. Email info@optionalarts.co.za.