The verdict in three sentences
A partner extranet in Cotonou costs between 3,500,000 and 10,000,000 FCFA depending on modules (B2B catalog, per-distributor pricing, order tracking, documents), over a 10 to 16 week timeline. The main gain is operational: up to 40 % less order processing time when distributors order autonomously. Think in cost per managed distributor rather than total cost: that's the true profitability indicator.
What an extranet costs in Cotonou in 2026
Budget depends on the number of roles, pricing granularity and integrations. Here are the 2026 ranges.
| Scope | Included features | Price FCFA | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Login, catalog, order entry, documents | 3,500,000 - 5,000,000 | 10-12 wks |
| Standard | + Per-distributor pricing, order tracking, roles | 5,500,000 - 7,500,000 | 12-14 wks |
| Advanced | + Real-time stock, reporting, notifications, API | 8,000,000 - 10,000,000 | 14-16 wks |
| On quote | + ERP integration, mobile payment, dedicated app | 10,000,000+ | 16-22 wks |
Cost distribution stays consistent.
| Item | Share of budget | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| B2B UX design | 13 % | Distributor journey, roles |
| Front + back development | 44 % | Catalog, orders, dashboard |
| Roles and pricing management | 15 % | Price per distributor, permissions |
| Integrations and API | 13 % | ERP, stock, exports |
| QA and training | 10 % | Testing, distributor onboarding |
| Hosting (year 1) | 5 % | Server, backups, monitoring |
Cost per distributor, the only metric that matters
An extranet at 6,000,000 FCFA amortized over 3 years is 2,000,000 FCFA/year. The cost per distributor drops fast with volume, making the investment more profitable the larger the network.
| Number of distributors | Total cost/year | Cost/distributor/year |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2,000,000 FCFA | 200,000 FCFA |
| 25 | 2,000,000 FCFA | 80,000 FCFA |
| 50 | 2,000,000 FCFA | 40,000 FCFA |
| 100 | 2,000,000 FCFA | 20,000 FCFA |
| 200 | 2,000,000 FCFA | 10,000 FCFA |
From 25-30 distributors, the extranet costs less per head than the sales time saved on manual order entry.
Mini case study
Mrs Adjovi runs an industrial SME in Cotonou supplying 45 distributors. Each order currently goes through phone and email: 1.5 days average lead time and 3 hours/day of internal entry. A Standard extranet at 6,500,000 FCFA cuts lead time by 40 % (from 1.5 to 0.9 days) and frees ~2 hours/day of back-office work, i.e. ~480,000 FCFA/year of time. By also reducing pricing errors and stockouts, she estimates several million FCFA/year recovered; the investment pays back in 12 to 16 months, with maintenance of 150,000 to 350,000 FCFA/month.
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FAQ
How does an extranet differ from simple B2B e-commerce?
The extranet manages per-distributor pricing and terms, roles and contractual documents, where standard e-commerce applies a single catalog. That granularity justifies 15 % of the budget.
How long to deliver?
Expect 10 to 16 weeks by scope. An Essential can ship in 10 weeks if the catalog and pricing are already structured.
Can we connect our ERP?
Yes, via API. ERP integration (stock, pricing, orders) adds 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA depending on the existing system's openness.
What maintenance should we plan?
Maintenance of 150,000 to 350,000 FCFA/month covers fixes, catalog changes, adding distributors and supervision.
Is mobile payment useful in B2B?
Yes for small payments or deposits; Wave/Orange Money integrate as an extra batch of 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA with tested webhooks.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of distributors, your pricing rules and your budget, and we'll frame the most profitable extranet. Detailed quote within 48 h. 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.
