ESP8266 ESP32 modules quote - fast local sourcing for your IoT project
Need reliable supply of ESP8266 or ESP32 modules for a classroom, prototype run or production pilot? We combine deep local stock, hands-on compatibility guidance and flexible quoting so South African makers, students and engineering teams can move from schematic to working device without long lead times.
Why request a quote from Communica?
We hold thousands of SKUs across development boards, bare modules and accessories. A quote helps you lock stock for a project, get VAT invoicing for institutional purchase orders and obtain volume pricing for bulk buys. If you want to check immediate availability, choose a branch collection to avoid shipping waits.
- Local stock visibility and branch pickup from Samrand, Pretoria or Cape Town (reduce lead time)
- VAT invoices and account quoting for tertiary institutions and procurement teams
- Accessory bundles: USB cables, breadboards, headers, enclosures and power supplies
Explore our ranges to align parts before requesting a quote: Shop by category, or browse brands and development boards on the Shop by Brand page.
Quick spec comparison
Use this compact spec table to decide which family fits your project before asking for lead times or volume pricing.
| Feature | ESP8266 (ESP-12F style) | ESP32 (WROOM/WROVER) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Single-core 80-160 MHz | Dual-core up to 240 MHz |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth Classic & BLE |
| GPIOs / Peripherals | ~9 usable GPIOs, basic ADC | More GPIOs, multiple ADCs, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN (on some) |
| Memory | Limited RAM/flash | More on-chip RAM; some modules include PSRAM |
| Common use | Low-cost Wi-Fi sensors, simple web APIs | Complex IoT, local ML, audio, dual-connectivity |
If you need help choosing between models we can compare specific SKUs and provide compatibility notes for your peripherals - request a technical quote and include target firmware or pinouts.
Branches, collection and VAT invoicing
Collect locally to save time: our Samrand head office/warehouse and Cape Town and Pretoria branches support branch pickup and faster fulfilment. For branch hours and addresses, see Branches & Trading Hours. We issue VAT invoices for institutional purchases and can attach stock confirmations to quotes on request.
