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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

King Price vs Dialdirect

How King Price and Dialdirect compare on price, claims, products and rewards across the South African market.

King Price edges Dialdirect on customer rating.

FeatureKing PriceDialdirect
Customer rating★ 4.5★ 4.2
Average premiumR590/pmR610/pm
Claims turnaround36h48h
Pricing tierBudgetBudget
Flagship productDecreasing PremiumDriveDirect
Product rangeCar, Building, Cyber Cover, CommercialCar, Home, All-risks

King Price

Premiums that decrease monthly

King Price disrupted the SA car insurance market by aligning premiums to vehicle depreciation, making cover cheaper as cars age.

Strengths
  • Premiums decrease as your car depreciates
  • Lower entry price
  • Modern app
Trade-offs
  • Less established claims reputation
  • Limited add-ons

Dialdirect

Sharp pricing, app-first

Dialdirect is a Telesure-group insurer focused on direct, app-driven motor and household cover.

Strengths
  • Competitive pricing
  • Telematics-based discounts
  • Self-service app
Trade-offs
  • Limited brand recognition
  • Smaller product catalogue