The verdict in three sentences
Telemedicine, in 80% of cases, is video + PDF prescription + consultation payment, and that simplicity caps the cost. In 2026 an MVP is built for 4 to 8 million FCFA, a full platform for 12 to 25 million FCFA. The decision: launch an MVP that collects fast, or fund from the start a platform with integrated records, lab and pharmacy.
Video + payment MVP or full platform
An MVP validates the market with the minimum: book, meet on video, get the prescription, pay. A full platform adds patient record, pharmacy integration, lab, insurance and multi-practitioner. Starting with the MVP cuts risk and funds the rest with early revenue.
| Criterion | Video + payment MVP | Full platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 price | 4,000,000 to 8,000,000 FCFA | 12,000,000 to 25,000,000 FCFA |
| WebRTC video | Yes | Yes |
| Consultation payment | Wave / mobile money / card | Multi-channel + insurance |
| PDF prescription | Yes | Yes + pharmacy send |
| Patient record | Basic | Full |
| Lab / pharmacy | No | Integrated |
| Delivery time | 8 to 14 weeks | 5 to 9 months |
The modules and their budget weight
Each module has a distinct cost and value. Framing the budget means deciding which modules enter V1. Order-of-magnitude 2026.
| Module | MVP budget weight | Required compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted WebRTC video | 30 to 40% | End-to-end encryption |
| Consultation payment | 15 to 20% | Receipt, traceability |
| Electronic prescription | 15% | Practitioner signature |
| Appointment booking | 15% | SMS reminder |
| Practitioner workspace | 10 to 15% | Role-based access |
| Patient history | 10% | Law 2008-12 / GDPR |
Become a Kolonell referral partner
Know a clinic, a network of doctors or a health investor? The Kolonell referral (apporteur d'affaires) program pays you for every project signed thanks to you, with no technical work on your side. It is concrete extra income on high tickets like telemedicine.
| Project type | Sale commission | Recurring |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase site | 15% | 5% |
| E-commerce | 12% | - |
| Marketplace | 10% | - |
| Institutional | 8% | - |
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On a 6,000,000 FCFA telemedicine MVP counting as custom, a successful introduction can mean a commission on the order of several hundred thousand FCFA, paid at signing.
Mini case study
Ibrahim, a doctor in Abidjan, wants to launch teleconsultation. He starts with a 5,500,000 FCFA MVP: video, PDF prescription, Wave payment at 7,000 FCFA per consultation. From 900 consultations/month he collects 6,300,000 FCFA/month and pays back the MVP in under a month of sustained activity, then reinvests in the record and pharmacy modules. Order-of-magnitude estimate to confirm against patient acquisition.
FAQ
How much does a telemedicine app cost in 2026? A video + payment MVP costs 4 to 8 million FCFA; a full platform 12 to 25 million FCFA depending on modules.
Can the consultation be collected in the app? Yes, via Wave, mobile money or card, with automatic receipt and operator fees around 1% to 1.5%.
Is the video secure? A good app uses WebRTC with end-to-end encryption and does not store the video by default to limit risk.
What compliance for health data? Encryption, role-based access, consent and hosting compliant with Law 2008-12 in Senegal or GDPR internationally.
How can I earn by recommending Kolonell? By becoming a referral partner: 15% on a showcase site, 12% e-commerce, 10% marketplace, 8% institutional, paid at signing.
Let's talk about your project. We scope your telemedicine MVP, or your referral-partner role if you prefer to recommend. 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.
