AI Website Builder
Cost Calculator — 2026
Cursor · Replit · Bolt · Lovable vs professional dev
What does it actually cost to build with AI tools? Answer 6 targeted questions and our AI generates a realistic breakdown — one-time build cost, monthly subscriptions, hosting, maintenance, and an honest side-by-side comparison with hiring a professional team at $30/hour.
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6 targeted
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$30 / hour
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AI vs pro dev
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What are you building?
Select your project type. Our AI will ask a few targeted questions to generate an accurate estimate.
AI tools vs professional development — what you actually get
We use AI tools ourselves — Cursor, Replit, Claude. Here is an honest comparison of what each approach delivers and when each makes sense.
AI tools — what they do well
AI tools — where they fall short
CV Infotech recommendation
Use AI tools to prototype and validate your idea. Once you have proven demand and need to scale, secure, or extend the product — that is when professional development pays for itself. We regularly take over Replit and Cursor projects and bring them to production standard. See our Replit to production service and Cursor code review service.
AI tool monthly costs — 2026
Indicative subscription costs. Your personalised estimate from the tool above itemises the full one-time and recurring cost for your specific project.
| Tool | Monthly cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor Pro | $20 / month | AI-assisted coding in your editor |
| Replit Core | $25 / month | Prompt-to-deploy prototyping |
| Bolt.new Pro | $20 / month | Full-stack app generation |
| Lovable Pro | $25 / month | React SaaS MVPs and dashboards |
| Wix Business | $36 / month | No-code AI websites |
| Vercel Pro | $20 / month | Hosting and deployment |
| Supabase Pro | $25 / month | Database and auth backend |
AI tools cost calculator — questions answered
How much does it cost to build a website with AI tools in 2026?
AI tools like Cursor, Replit, Bolt, or Lovable have a low upfront cost but ongoing monthly subscriptions of $20–$36 per tool, plus hosting and domain. The real cost is your own time, plus professional fixes for security and scaling at $30/hour. The calculator gives a realistic first-year and ongoing total for your project.
Are AI-built websites production-ready?
AI tools are excellent for prototyping and MVPs, but AI-generated code commonly ships with security vulnerabilities and scaling limitations. For anything handling real users, payments, or sensitive data, a professional security audit and hardening pass is strongly recommended before launch — work we do regularly at $30/hour.
Is it cheaper to use AI tools or hire a developer?
For a simple prototype or internal tool, AI tools are cheaper upfront. Once you need to scale, secure, integrate, or maintain the product, professional development usually costs less over the full lifecycle — you avoid rebuilds, security incidents, and compounding technical debt. The calculator compares both approaches for your project.
What is the true monthly cost of AI website builders?
Beyond the headline subscription, budget for the AI tool ($20–$36/month), hosting ($0–$20/month), domain (~$15/year), add-on services, and periodic professional maintenance. These costs grow as your project scales. The estimator itemises the recurring costs for your specific setup.
Can CV Infotech take over an AI-built project?
Yes. We regularly take over Replit, Cursor, Bolt, and Lovable projects, audit the AI-generated code, fix critical security issues, refactor for maintainability, and migrate to production infrastructure — all at $30/hour.