Smart accounting for every growing business.
LEDGA gives every business owner a complete financial picture in plain language, without requiring an accounting background. Built for South Africa, designed for the world.
Trusted by over 3,000 business owners across South Africa, from sole traders to growing enterprises with multiple employees.
Small businesses currently underserved by existing accounting software
Average fee to interpret a single piece of tax authority correspondence
Of the cost of a traditional bookkeeper, with LEDGA Pro including Payroll
Average Business Health Score reached by LEDGA customers within 60 days
Accounting software that works the way you do
LEDGA was built from the ground up for business owners without accounting backgrounds. Every decision is guided by one principle: financial management should be accessible to everyone.
Take a photo and the work is done
Point your phone at any receipt or invoice. LEDGA reads it, records it, and files it in the correct category within seconds. No manual data entry is ever required.
Your finances, clearly explained
No accounting jargon appears anywhere on screen. Every number is accompanied by a plain-language explanation that gives it real meaning in the context of your business.
Take a photo and the work is done
Point your phone at any receipt, invoice, bank statement, or till slip. LEDGA reads the document, extracts all relevant figures, and records the transaction in the correct category. No manual data entry is ever required.
Specific guidance, not raw data
LEDGA AI gives you actionable instructions, not just numbers. It considers your full financial picture and responds clearly. For example: you have R32,000 outstanding from clients — collect this before month end and you will be able to pay your supplier while retaining R18,000 for payroll.
Multi-lingual support for global audiences
Switch the entire application into your preferred language. Every label, notification, and AI explanation adapts automatically. Voice input via WhatsApp works fluently in all supported languages, making LEDGA accessible to businesses worldwide.
Designed for real-world conditions
LEDGA includes an offline mode that synchronises automatically when connectivity is restored, WhatsApp-first workflows for mobile-only users, and USSD support for basic feature phones. The full product is always accessible, regardless of your location or device.
Complete financial clarity in three steps
Connect your accounts, allow LEDGA to organise everything automatically, and receive clear guidance whenever you need it.
Connect your accounts
Link your business bank account and enable WhatsApp notifications. LEDGA begins tracking every transaction immediately, categorising your income and expenses without any manual input.
Photograph your receipts
Take a photo of any receipt, invoice, or till slip using your smartphone. LEDGA reads the document, extracts the relevant figures, and records the transaction in the correct category within seconds.
Get clear answers instantly
Ask questions in natural language: how much tax do I owe this quarter? Can I afford this equipment? LEDGA responds with specific figures and practical recommendations based on your actual position.
Multi-lingual support for global audiences
Switch the entire platform into Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Afrikaans, Tswana, Venda, Tsonga, or any of South Africa's official languages. Every label, notification, and AI response adapts immediately to your preferred language.
Voice input on WhatsApp works fluently in all supported languages. Speak your expenses naturally and LEDGA records them correctly. This makes professional financial management accessible to business owners who have been excluded by English-only software.
LEDGA AI Coach
Clear, specific answers to your financial questions
The LEDGA AI Coach analyses your complete financial position and provides specific, actionable recommendations. Ask a question in plain language and receive a direct answer based on your actual figures, not generic advice.
Rather than presenting raw data and leaving interpretation to you, LEDGA tells you what the numbers mean and what to do about them. This is particularly valuable for business owners without formal financial training who need reliable, contextualised guidance.
Also available on WhatsApp and USSD for any mobile phone
No smartphone or internet connection required. LEDGA works through WhatsApp voice notes, SMS, and USSD codes on any basic mobile phone, ensuring that professional financial management is accessible to every business owner regardless of the technology they have access to.
USSD code
*134*5334#Any mobile phone
Built for business owners, not accountants
LEDGA is designed for the business owner who is exceptional at what they do but has never needed to understand the mechanics of double-entry bookkeeping. Whether you run a single-person operation or manage a small team, the platform adapts to your situation.
Built for people, not corporations.
Over 3.2 million South African businesses are currently underserved by the accounting software that exists today.
Small business owner
Retail, food service, transport
Many business owners have never used accounting software before and find traditional tools confusing. LEDGA communicates in their preferred language, accepts photographs of receipts as input, and provides direct instructions: save this amount for your tax payment this month.
Freelancer and creative professional
Designer, photographer, consultant
Registered as a sole proprietor or private company, managing their own invoicing and concerned about tax compliance. LEDGA automatically calculates provisional tax obligations and sends clear reminders about the exact amounts due and the dates on which they are payable.
Growing small to medium enterprise
5 to 20 employees, R2M to R20M turnover
VAT registered with staff on payroll, requiring B-BBEE certification for certain contracts. LEDGA replaces a traditional bookkeeper at approximately 15 percent of the cost, while handling all statutory filings and submissions automatically.
Government supplier
Tender applicant, compliance focused
Requires a current tax clearance certificate for every tender submission. The LEDGA compliance dashboard shows your real-time status and generates a complete documentation package that is ready for immediate use in applications.
What our customers say
“I never properly understood my tax obligations before using LEDGA. The platform now tells me exactly how much to save each month and sends a reminder before every deadline. It has removed a significant amount of stress from running my business.”
Naledi Dlamini
Small business owner, Johannesburg
“When I received a formal letter from SARS, I had no idea how to respond. LEDGA read it, explained in plain terms that it was a routine enquiry, and drafted the reply for me. That single interaction saved me R2,400 in accountant fees.”
Riyaad Hendricks
Independent photographer and content creator
“We replaced our part-time bookkeeper entirely with LEDGA. Our VAT201 submission is generated automatically each quarter with no manual input. Our Business Health Score improved from 54 to 79 within three months of switching to the platform.”
Priya Naidoo
Digital agency director, Durban
“I never properly understood my tax obligations before using LEDGA. The platform now tells me exactly how much to save each month and sends a reminder before every deadline. It has removed a significant amount of stress from running my business.”
Naledi Dlamini
Small business owner, Johannesburg
“When I received a formal letter from SARS, I had no idea how to respond. LEDGA read it, explained in plain terms that it was a routine enquiry, and drafted the reply for me. That single interaction saved me R2,400 in accountant fees.”
Riyaad Hendricks
Independent photographer and content creator
“We replaced our part-time bookkeeper entirely with LEDGA. Our VAT201 submission is generated automatically each quarter with no manual input. Our Business Health Score improved from 54 to 79 within three months of switching to the platform.”
Priya Naidoo
Digital agency director, Durban
Straightforward pricing, no surprises
All plans include a full 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Pricing shown in South African Rand. International billing is available on request.
Growing small businesses
Starter
Perfect for businesses ready to scale with recurring invoices and bank integration.
- 20 invoices per month
- 100 expense entries
- 50 customers
- 3 team members
- Recurring invoices
- Multi-currency support
- Bank statement import
- Customer payment portal
- 20 AI receipt scans
All prices exclude VAT. Billed monthly. Annual plans available at a 20% discount. International billing available on request.
Start managing your finances with confidence today.
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