What is Showmax?
Showmax is an online subscription video-on-demand service that launched in South Africa on 19 August 2015. Showmax uses a localization strategy to take on established video-on-demand competitors with a focus on local content and partnerships with mobile telcos.
Showmax Prices In South Africa
Showmax offers several packages in South Africa and elsewhere. They have the Basic, Mobile, Pro, and Pro-mobile packages. So, the answer to the question; how much is Showmax per month in South Africa, depends on the package that you have chosen. The table below shows the available Showmax packages and their pricing.
| Showmax | Showmax Mobile | Showmax Pro | Showmax Pro Mobile |
| R99 | R39 | R449 | R225 |
As you can see in the above table, the cheapest Showmax package in South Africa is the Mobile package. That costs R39 per month. It’s for use exclusively on mobile devices such as phones and tablets
The standard Showmax plan costs R99 per month. That’s somewhat affordable. In terms of the number of devices that can be connected to one account, it’s one (2) on this plan.
Now there is what is referred to as the Showmax Pro Mobile package. As you can see in the above table, it costs R225 per month. This package only allows one device to be connected to one account.
Finally, there is the Shomax Pro package. That one costs R449 per month. It has everything that’s in the other packages and more. In terms of devices, you can connect a maximum of 2 at a time.
What are the Showmax packages?
Looking for a different plan?
- Showmax Mobile. Watch on one mobile device. R39 per month. Enjoy series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, and more
- BEST VALUE. Showmax Mobile +10GB Data. Watch on one mobile device. R69 per month
- Showmax. Watch on multiple devices. R99 per month.
How much does Showmax cost without DStv?
Showmax Mobile
Only one device can be registered on each account, and you can watch one stream (or one device) at a time only. In South Africa, this Showmax package costs R39 per month.