BRAVE is a web development agency that specialises in creating digital experiences that amplify your message, shape opinions and drive growth.
Many companies struggle to find a development partner who understands how to weave technology and communications into a cohesive and compelling story. Look no further.
BRAVE's team integrates seamlessly with yours and empowers you to deliver best-in-class web development projects on time and on budget. Our focus on creativity and collaboration ensures that we strategise, plan and design the optimal solution before development begins, resulting in a final product that meets your needs, works seamlessly, and looks great.
Our Services & Expertise Our range of services includes:
Web Design A beautiful, responsive website, rooted in user-centric design thinking and storytelling is essential for your distinctive brand
Ecommerce High-performing online shops that ensure enhanced lead generation and customer purchasing
Software / Product Development Scalable and easy-to-use software products and platforms that delight your customers and grow your business
Mobile App Development Custom event, B2B and mobi apps to empower your teams, build your communities and bring your ideas to life
Branding & Digital Design Create a compelling brand presence that resonates with your customers and enhances your online visibility
Strategic Idea Validation Authenticate your idea using our extensive strategic business experience to investigate potential business model avenues and possible pitfalls
Generative AI Solutions Combine human creativity with the power of AI to design and engineer unique and innovative solutions
Our Clients Brave has had to priviledge to work with a broad range of great small to enterprise-level brands: Fleishman Hillard VOX Global Access Brand Communications TBWA Accenture De Beers Bank Energi Mercedes Benz Bob Group Execujet Transunion EWT Direct Wind Frozen For You Titans Jacana USAID Danone Finance 365
Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year founded
Founded 2002
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
5 Timezones that we service
SAST
South African Standard Time (SAST)
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
2 Locations
Johannesburg , South Africa
Cape Town , South Africa
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Brave Digital offers competitive pricing with strong value for cost. Projects range from website development to e-commerce solutions, with budgets mentioned around $50,000. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and effective project management, emphasizing their alignment with client needs and culture.
Clients consistently commend Brave Digital for clear and proactive communication. They utilize virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps effectively, ensuring that clients are kept informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
Great Culture Fit
Brave Digital is frequently chosen for their cultural alignment with clients. Their company values resonate well with those of their clients, fostering strong and collaborative working relationships.
Proactive and Professional Team
The team at Brave Digital is described as proactive, professional, and accommodating. They maintain a positive work ethic and are always willing to help, which enhances the overall client experience.
Strong Technical Expertise
Brave Digital is praised for their technical ability, handling complex tasks such as real-time data monitoring, e-commerce solutions, and bespoke web applications. Their proficiency in JavaScript and WebSockets, among other technologies, is frequently highlighted.
Responsive and Timely Deliveries
Brave Digital is noted for delivering projects on time and being responsive to client needs. Their structured project management ensures that timelines are met without major setbacks, contributing to high client satisfaction.
Areas for Improvement in Testing
Brave Digital could enhance their testing and release processes. Clients suggest better attention to detail and thorough testing before final handover to ensure a smoother implementation of new features.
Custom Software Dev & UX/UI Design for Energy Solutions Co
Featured Review
Custom Software DevelopmentUX/UI Design
Confidential
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their passion for their creation was impressive."
Jul 5, 2024
Control Systems Engineering Manager, Energy Solutions Co
Michael Burnett
Verified
Energy & natural resources
Netherlands
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brave Digital created a wind turbine portfolio management system for an energy solutions company, including using JavaScript and WebSockets, building the UI, and implementing real-time data monitoring features.
Deploying the system created by Brave Digital, the client has served over 500 turbines across Europe and North America. Brave Digital ensured pleasant collaboration, delivered the tasks on time, and was responsive throughout the project. Their creativity, diligence, and passion were commendable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager of an Energy Solutions Company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
design, produce, sell, commission and maintain onshore wind turbines
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brave Digital to accomplish?
build an online wind turbine portfolio management system
modern user interface and look & feel
full functionality and cybersecurity
SOLUTION
How did you find Brave Digital?
Referral
Why did you select Brave Digital over others?
High ratings
Pricing fits our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Brave Digital were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
A leading wind turbine supplier for distributed wind energy applications, needed a bespoke, easy-to-use web portal that would allow customers to go online and login to a secure system, monitor how their turbines were functioning in real time, and download statistics and reports from any location. Clients also needed to be able to stop and start their turbines remotely, using the portal.
Each turbine PLC runs an industrial OPC UA server, which presents live turbine data only accessible by authorised systems.
Brave had to find a way to transmit the live data from each turbine to operator, owner, clients in a visually pleasing way in real time on the Internet.
To get the data from each unit, Brave wrote a custom Java Internet server that dials into every turbine, pulls its data in real time, then reconfigures it into a web-friendly format. Clients then log on to view a sleek and accessible dashboard, with easy-to-use and access features.
They built this server to run in the cloud, ensuring that it’s able to handle any amount of connected turbines.
The Java server is lean and efficient. When nobody is using the app, it goes into sleep mode, saving computing power and traffic. To this end, it only spins up the per-second, real-time data for each specific turbine when a user opens the app to look at it.
The Dashboard
A custom-built app, written in Backbone javascript and using WebSockets, streams the gathered data from the Java server back to a web-browser and the user.
The dashboard offers customers a real time view of multiple turbines, their statuses and power outputs, all on a single map, with all the metrics displayed in an easy-to-understand summary.
The app has robust systems in place to handle sessions and users (including settings and authentication), high-detail, low-detail, and lost connections.
Animated Graphs
To represent the data eloquently without bombarding the user with information, they custom-built a number of different graphs, charts, dials and gauges using Highcharts. These all update dynamically as data is sent down the WebSockets pipe.
Each turbine component has an animated visual graph representing its current status and output.
At a glance, engineers can see how individual components are performing in real time.
The graphs work across all platforms, from desktop to mobile, and the animations are smooth and seamless.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The app and supporting architecture/infrastructure needed to ultimately service upwards of 300 turbines in Netherlands alone. Today it currently serves over 500 turbines across Europe and North America.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Very responsive, timely delivery, involved us when tricky aspects came up or decision on the direction needed to be made. Always a pleasure to work with. Focused, smart, diligent, creative.
What was your primary form of communication with Brave Digital?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their passion for their creation was impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brave Digital could have done differently?
None that I can think of.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Design & Development & SEO for E-Commerce Company
Search Engine OptimizationWeb DesignWeb Development
$10,000 to $49,999
July 2024 - Dec. 2025
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Brave Digital's communication and project management stood out throughout the project."
Jun 16, 2025
Head of Product, Bob Group
Jaco Roux
Verified
eCommerce
South Africa
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brave Digital has designed and developed a WordPress website for an e-commerce company. The team has created custom design assets, integrated contact and inquiry forms, migrated content, and set up basic SEO.
Brave Digital has delivered a modern, responsive website that aligns with the client's brand guidelines. The team is responsive to needs and communicates via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps. Their proactiveness and structured project management have impressed the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Product of Bob Group
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Everything e-commerce
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brave Digital to accomplish?
To build a brochure website for our company
SOLUTION
How did you find Brave Digital?
Online Search
Why did you select Brave Digital over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Brave Digital was engaged to design and develop a new website for Bob Group. The project covered the full scope from initial requirements gathering, UX and UI design, and front-end and back-end development, to QA and deployment.
Key deliverables included:
A fully responsive, modern website reflecting Bob Group’s brand and service offering Custom design assets and layouts tailored for each business unit (Bob Go, Bob Shop, Bob Pay, Bob Box, and Ship Logic) Integration of contact and enquiry forms Content migration and basic SEO setup Testing across devices and browsers to ensure performance and reliability Handover and documentation for ongoing management
The end result was a user-friendly, professional website that clearly communicates Bob Group’s value proposition and supports our ecommerce ambitions.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The main outcomes of the project centred around the successful delivery of a new, modern website for Bob Group, built on WordPress. Specific achievements included:
A refreshed visual identity that aligns with Bob Group’s brand guidelines Consistent design elements and layouts across all service pages A fully responsive site, ensuring a positive experience on desktop and mobile An easy-to-manage WordPress backend for future updates Smooth handover to our team, with clear documentation and support
The successful launch of the new website met all design and functionality requirements and provided us with a solid foundation for future content and marketing efforts.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Perfect
What was your primary form of communication with Brave Digital?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Brave Digital’s communication and project management stood out throughout the project. They were always responsive, clear in their updates, and proactive in resolving any issues or questions. Their structured approach made the project run smoothly and helped us meet our timelines without any major setbacks.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brave Digital could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Design & Development for PR Company
Web DesignWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Nov. 2022 - Feb. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“It was great working with Brave Digital.”
Jul 16, 2024
Former SVP & Creative Director, PR Company
Anonymous
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Washington, District of Columbia
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A PR company hired Brave Digital to design and develop their website. The team worked on the website’s content architecture, design, and layout on Figma. From there, they handled the website’s development.
Brave Digital delivered great designs and met requirements. The team was highly organized and set realistic expectations for the client, resulting in a smooth engagement. Moreover, their resources were highly skilled, and their services’ costs were competitive. Overall, the project was a success.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I was the former SVP and creative director of a bipartisan PR company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brave Digital?
Our in-house team created a website years ago, and it started having some functionality problems. Unfortunately, we could no longer update it. We needed a new website, so we engaged Brave Digital.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We discussed our needs with Brave Digital, and they outlined a project plan for us. They first developed the content and structure of the website. Their resources did presentations to show us what the content architecture would look like. From there, we worked on the website’s design style and had some iterations to the layout. The designs and presentations were done on Figma. Then, they started developing and building the actual website.
In terms of features and functionality, we didn’t want a complicated website. We just wanted it to reflect our agency. One of the main features we required was for our staff biographies to look professional and sleek. Brave Digital looked for ways to emphasize the biographies while making it easy for us to update the content, blogs, and pages. This allowed us to be more flexible.
What is the team composition?
We worked with Hadley (Head of Design).
How did you come to work with Brave Digital?
We found Brave Digital through a recommendation from a colleague who worked with them before.
How much have you invested with them?
Our budget was around $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The engagement lasted from November 2022–February 2023.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Brave Digital had strong design capabilities.
How did Brave Digital perform from a project management standpoint?
They kept organized schedules and set realistic expectations for us. To communicate, we used a combination of emails, Slack messages, and video calls.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Working with Hadley was great.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They created nice designs, and their team could do everything from designing to developing a website. They were a one-stop shop, which was truly valuable. On top of that, their prices were competitive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there weren’t any. It was great working with Brave Digital.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
The only challenge you’ll face if you’re in the US is the time zone difference, but it’s easy to work around this challenge nowadays.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Development for IT Company
Custom Software DevelopmentWeb DesignWeb Development
Confidential
May 2024 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
3.5
Schedule
3.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their development work meets every requirement and is up to date with the latest development standards."
Nov 27, 2025
Founder, Spaan
Afika Nontso
Verified
Information technology
Johannesburg, South Africa
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brave Digital has developed a fully functional HR platform from scratch. The team has built the frontend UI, backend database, API integrations, security protocols, and UX design. They also handle testing.
Brave Digital has delivered a functional platform that meets the client's requirements. The team delivers outputs with very few bugs and major issues and has quick turnaround times when resolving issues. Moreover, Brave Digital's seamless communication and quality of work have stood out.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of Spaan, a tech-driven HR platform that connects employers with verified job seekers. We streamline job postings, candidate verification, and job offers to enhance employability and trust in the hiring process.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Brave Digital?
We needed help building a fully functional platform from scratch, including a backend database and frontend UI with APIs.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Brave Digital has developed our platform from scratch. The team has created a frontend interface for employers and job seekers, a database, API integrations, security protocols, and UX design. Brave Digital has also provided support and testing services.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Brave Digital.
How did you come to work with Brave Digital?
We found them through an online search. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.
How much have you invested with them?
The project cost is confidential.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in May 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Brave Digital has delivered a functional platform according to our requirements. The team has delivered work with very few bugs and major issues. Moreover, they have a quick turnaround time in resolving issues.
How did Brave Digital perform from a project management standpoint?
Brave Digital has met most of our deadlines accurately. Our primary form of communication is virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Brave Digital's communication is impressive. The team has approached our relationship with the long term in mind. Moreover, their development work meets every requirement and is up to date with the latest development standards.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Brave Digital could have better managed the testing and releasing process. The team could also pay more attention to detail when it comes to requirements, asking for proper sign-off and specifications before proceeding with work. Additionally, they could have more consideration for UX and the user journey when implementing new features, as well as better and more thorough testing before handing over.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
3.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
3.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Dev & UX/UI Design for Financial Wellness Products Co
UX/UI DesignWeb DesignWeb Development
Confidential
Jan. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their extensive knowledge of the UX and application of it to the product is outstanding."
May 7, 2025
CEO, Finance 365
Snow Cogan
Financial services
South Africa
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Brave Digital has developed and designed a website for a financial wellness products company. The team was responsible for creating a financial wellness tool to use credit reports for the South African market.
Brave Digital's work has resulted in a user-friendly, simple tool for the client. The team has shown excellent project management, provided timely items, time frames, and cost estimates, and offered status reports throughout the engagement. Brave Digital's extensive knowledge of UX is remarkable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Finance 365
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Provide Financial Wellness products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brave Digital to accomplish?
Develop easy to use software for the Financial Wellness market
SOLUTION
How did you find Brave Digital?
Referral
Why did you select Brave Digital over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Brave Digital were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Deliver a user friendly Financial Wellness tool.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Develop a website offering free simple to use credit reports to the South African market.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project management was excellent providing key deliverables, time frames and costings and then ongoing status reports.
What was your primary form of communication with Brave Digital?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their extensive knowledge of the UX and application of it to the product is outstanding.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brave Digital could have done differently?
More lunches at the Silo.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
E-Commerce Website Dev & Design for Frozen Food Retailer
E-Commerce DevelopmentWeb Design
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They are responsive and accessible to owners and managers."
Jul 25, 2024
Executive, Frozen For you
Anonymous
Verified
Food & Beverage
South Africa
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A frozen food retailer has hired Brave Digital to design and develop an e-commerce website with multiple integrations, including payment, delivery, CRM, and third-party rewards programs.
Thanks to Brave Digital's work, the client has a scalable and successful e-commerce business. The team delivers as promised and is responsive and accessible. Their high level of technical ability and creativity are impressive. They communicate via virtual and in-person meetings, email, and messages.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive of Frozen For you
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Frozen Food manufacturer and retailer
High end event business
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brave Digital to accomplish?
Develop e-commerce solution
SOLUTION
How did you find Brave Digital?
Referral
Why did you select Brave Digital over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Brave Digital were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Develop a e-commerce website with multiple intergrations - payment, delivery, CRM and 3rd party rewards programme
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Great success and been able to build a scalable successful e-commerce business
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
All great - delivered to promises
What was your primary form of communication with Brave Digital?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are responsive and accessible to owners and managers, high level of tecknical ability, creative and overall great people
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brave Digital could have done differently?
not really
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Web Design for Energy & Flexibility Trading Co
BrandingUX/UI DesignWeb Design
$50,000 to $199,999
Mar. 2023 - Mar. 2024
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were accommodating while keeping within scope, budget, and timescales."
Jul 4, 2024
CEO, BANKENERGI
Rajvant Nijjhar
Verified
Energy & natural resources
Reading, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Brave Digital provided branding and design services for an energy and flexibility trading company. The team helped with website content, UI testing, data transfer, and strategy development.
Brave Digital completed the tasks on time and within budget. They were proactive in their work ethic and eager to help and accommodate needs. The client was impressed with their team culture, professionalism, and creativity. They communicated efficiently through virtual meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of BANKENERGI
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Energy & flexibility trading
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brave Digital to accomplish?
Make energy and flexibility trading accessible
Re-look at branding and colours and design
Functional and trendy website
SOLUTION
How did you find Brave Digital?
Referral
Why did you select Brave Digital over others?
Great culture fit
How many teammates from Brave Digital were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Creation of new branding, website content and UI testing. Integration into middleware and data transfers.
Testing and demonstration of an energy and flexibility trade in test environment.
Supporting third party on integration into Energy markets.
Process mapping and strategy development.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
To demonstrate an energy flexibility trade from data input into the website through to actions at the middle layer to instigate a battery to turn on and off according to UK market price signals.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, Brave was professional and delivered on time and budget. They were accommodating while keeping within scope, budget, and timescales. The team had a great culture, was creative, always willing to help, and was proactive in their work ethic.
What was your primary form of communication with Brave Digital?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The prople, culture and creativity.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Brave Digital could have done differently?
None.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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