The verdict in three sentences
A clinic website in Abidjan costs between 600,000 and 1,500,000 FCFA in 2026, and the difference comes down to one word: automation. A showcase presents your practitioners; online booking and SMS reminders cut missed appointments by around 30% and free up your front desk. For a clinic handling 40 appointments a day, every avoided no-show is a billed consultation recovered.
The price grid by level
Healthcare imposes requirements that ordinary retail ignores: patient data confidentiality, reliable hosting, availability. Here are the three levels and what they actually cover.
| Criterion | Medical showcase | + Booking | + Patient portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 600,000 FCFA | 900,000 FCFA | 1,500,000 FCFA |
| Practitioner profiles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hours + geolocation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online booking | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic SMS reminders | No | No | Yes |
| Secure patient portal | No | No | Yes |
| Health data compliance | Basic | Reinforced | Reinforced + encryption |
| Delivery time | 10 days | 12 days | 15 days |
These figures are the 2026 rates applied for a mid-sized practice or clinic in Abidjan.
Recurring costs and real gains
A healthcare site doesn't end at delivery: it must stay secure and current. Here are the recurring costs and the expected return.
| Item | 2026 cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly maintenance | 75,000 FCFA/month | Security, backups, updates |
| Hosting included | 0 (12 months) | Then 30,000 FCFA/year |
| SMS reminders | ~15 FCFA/SMS | Volume based on appointments |
| No-show reduction | Estimated gain | -30% missed appointments |
| Front-desk time saved | Estimated gain | ~2 h/day of call handling |
Mini case study
Dr Ibrahim runs a practice in Cocody, 40 appointments/day, consultation at 15,000 FCFA. Before the site, roughly 6 patients a day failed to show without warning, i.e. 90,000 FCFA/day in potential loss. With the 1,500,000 FCFA tier and SMS reminders, no-shows fall to 4 a day: 2 recovered consultations, 30,000 FCFA/day, about 660,000 FCFA/month. The investment is covered in under 3 months.
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FAQ
Is patient data protected?
Yes. The patient portal uses reinforced HTTPS encryption and hosting aligned with health-data protection best practices. Access is logged and authentication is individual.
Does booking sync with the practice calendar?
Yes, the booking module connects to a shared calendar and automatically blocks taken slots, preventing double bookings. Each practitioner can set their own availability windows.
How much do SMS reminders cost?
Budget around 15 FCFA per SMS in 2026. For 40 appointments/day, that's a modest monthly budget, easily offset by the 30% of no-shows avoided.
Can we start small and add the patient portal later?
Yes. Many practices begin with the 600,000 FCFA showcase, add booking, then the patient portal. We only bill the difference at each step.
Let's talk about your project. Tell us your clinic's name and specialties and we'll send a costed proposal within 48 hours. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
