How Much Does a Website Cost
in 2026?
From $300 to $120,000+ — full breakdown
Website development costs between $300 for a basic landing page and $120,000+ for an enterprise SaaS platform. The right number depends on your project type, technology, design complexity, and feature set. This guide gives you transparent, realistic pricing across every category — so you know exactly what to budget before your first conversation with a developer.
Basic website
From $300
Business site
From $900
eCommerce
From $1,800
Custom web app
From $3,000
14+
Years delivering projects
Founded 2012
12,000+
Websites delivered
Across 4 markets
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Clutch rating
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Fixed
Price model
No hourly billing
Website development cost by project type
The single biggest cost driver is project type. A landing page and a SaaS platform are both "websites" but they differ enormously in scope, complexity, and cost. Here is a transparent breakdown across every category.
Project type
Static / Landing Page
Price range
$300 – $900
Timeline
1–2 weeks
What is included
Single or few-page site. No CMS. Ideal for portfolios, landing pages, and event sites where content rarely changes.
Project type
Business Website (WordPress)
Price range
$900 – $3,000
Timeline
3–6 weeks
What is included
Professional multi-page site with CMS so you can update content without needing a developer for every change.
Best for
Small and medium businesses, service companies, professional firms, agencies
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eCommerce Website
Price range
$1,800 – $6,000
Timeline
6–12 weeks
What is included
Online store with product catalogue, shopping cart, checkout, and payment gateway integration.
Project type
Custom Web Application
Price range
$3,000 – $12,000
Timeline
3–6 months
What is included
Bespoke web app built for your specific business logic. Not template-based — every feature is designed and coded to your requirements.
Best for
Startups, SaaS products, marketplaces, booking platforms, internal tools
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SaaS / Enterprise Platform
Price range
$12,000+
Timeline
6–14 months
What is included
Multi-tenant SaaS product or enterprise-scale web platform with complex architecture, billing, and long-term ongoing development.
Website development cost by technology stack — 2026
The same functional website can be built on different technologies at very different cost points. Here is a transparent comparison to help you make the right choice.
| Technology | Cost (USD) | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTML/CSS static site | $300 – $750 | 1–2 wks | Landing pages, portfolios |
| WordPress (premium theme) | $900 – $1,500 | 3–4 wks | Business brochure sites |
| WordPress (custom theme) | $1,500 – $3,000 | 4–8 wks | Professional business sites |
| WooCommerce eCommerce | $2,400 – $6,000 | 6–10 wks | Online stores on WordPress |
| Shopify store | $1,800 – $4,500 | 4–8 wks | D2C and retail brands |
| React / Next.js web app | $3,000 – $12,000 | 3–6 mo | SaaS, dashboards, portals |
| Laravel web application | $3,600 – $15,000 | 3–7 mo | Complex business logic apps |
| SaaS / Enterprise platform | $12,000+ | 6–14 mo | Multi-tenant SaaS products |
Prices reflect professional senior-level development. Hourly rates vary by team seniority. All prices exclude applicable taxes. Prices are in USD.
How much does a website cost on Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, or WordPress?
Platform choice changes the cost equation. Here is what each platform costs to build on — and what you pay for development versus the platform itself.
| Platform | Platform Cost | Development Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squarespace | $16–$49/month platform fee | $600–$2,500 for custom design and configuration | Service businesses, portfolios, content creators who want a fully managed platform |
| Wix | $17–$159/month platform fee | $600–$3,000 for custom design, Velo development, or migration | Small businesses wanting drag-and-drop editing with optional developer customisation |
| GoDaddy Website Builder | $10–$21/month platform fee | $400–$1,500 for setup and customisation | Businesses wanting the simplest possible setup; limited customisation ceiling |
| Shopify | $39–$399/month + transaction fees | $1,800–$6,000 for custom theme and integrations | eCommerce businesses — product-focused, straightforward selling requirements |
| WordPress (self-hosted) | Hosting only: $50–$400/year | $900–$3,000+ for full build | Businesses wanting full control with no monthly platform fee; most flexible long-term |
| Google Sites | Free | $0 development (basic) to $300 setup | Internal company pages, simple informational sites; very limited design capability |
Platform costs are monthly fees charged by the platform, separate from any development work. Development costs are one-time charges for building and configuring your site. All development prices reflect senior-level work at CV Infotech's $30/hr rate.
The most common question we hear is whether Squarespace or WordPress is cheaper. The answer depends on how you count. Squarespace costs more per month but requires less technical setup. A professionally configured Squarespace site takes a developer 20 to 40 hours to design and configure — at our rate, that is $600 to $1,200 in one-time development cost, plus the ongoing monthly platform fee. A comparable WordPress site costs more upfront in development — typically $900 to $1,500 — but has no monthly platform fee beyond hosting. Over three years, WordPress is usually cheaper in total cost of ownership for a site that does not change platforms. For a simpler business site where the owner wants to update content without a developer, Squarespace is a reasonable choice if the monthly fee is acceptable. For a site that needs significant customisation, a blog-heavy content strategy, or WooCommerce eCommerce, WordPress gives more flexibility at lower long-term cost.
What determines how much your website costs
Two businesses can ask for "a website" and receive quotes that differ by 10× — not because one agency is overcharging, but because the scope is completely different. These are the variables that move the price.
Project type and complexity
A 5-page brochure site and a multi-tenant SaaS platform are both 'websites'. The development effort differs by 50-100× depending on scope. Defining your project type clearly is the first step to an accurate quote.
Technology stack
WordPress with a premium theme is faster and cheaper to build than a custom React + Node.js web application. The right technology depends on your functional requirements, not just your budget. We advise on this in discovery.
Custom design vs template
Fully custom UI/UX design — wireframes, visual design, mobile-first layouts — adds $600–$2,500 to a project. A premium theme adapted to your brand is faster and less expensive but less distinctive.
Features and integrations
Each feature adds cost: payment gateways, booking systems, CRM integrations, live chat, membership areas, API connections. We itemise every feature in the discovery document so you can prioritise.
SEO and performance requirements
Building for Core Web Vitals compliance, structured data, and page speed optimisation adds cost upfront but pays back in organic traffic. A fast, SEO-ready site is not the default — it is a deliberate choice.
Security and compliance
GDPR-compliant data handling, secure payment processing, UK GDPR, CCPA, and regular security reviews all have cost implications. For sites handling sensitive data or payments, these are not optional line items.
What does a website cost to run after launch?
Development cost is a one-time investment. A live website has ongoing costs every business should budget for from day one.
Domain name
$10–$25/yearRenewed annually. .com domains typically cost $12–$15/year. Premium or short domains cost significantly more.
Web hosting
$50–$400/yearShared hosting for basic sites ($50–$80/year). VPS for business sites ($100–$250/year). Cloud hosting for high-traffic or dynamic sites costs more.
SSL certificate
Free–$100/yearLet's Encrypt SSL is free and sufficient for most sites. Extended Validation (EV) SSL costs $80–$150/year and is used by some enterprise and eCommerce sites.
Website maintenance
$60–$300/monthProfessional maintenance covers CMS updates, plugin updates, security monitoring, uptime monitoring, minor content changes, and backup management.
SEO and content
$200–$1,200/monthProfessional SEO services depend on your market competitiveness and target keyword volume. This is optional but strongly recommended for sites that rely on organic search traffic.
Business email hosting
$6–$25/user/monthGoogle Workspace costs $6–$18/user/month. Professional email on your domain is essential for credibility and cannot be replaced by a free Gmail account.
Fixed price. Senior team. No surprises. 14 years delivering websites.
The most common complaint about website development projects is the final invoice being higher than the original quote. Scope creep, unclear requirements, and hourly billing all contribute to this. CV Infotech operates on a fixed-price model: we spend time in discovery to understand your exact requirements, then provide a fixed price for the agreed scope. That price does not change unless you change the scope.
In 14 years and 12,000+ projects, we have delivered websites for clients in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe. The same clients return year after year because the original work was done honestly, delivered on time, and priced fairly.
Fixed scope, fixed price
Every feature is defined before we quote. The price in your proposal is the price you pay. No hourly billing drift.
Response within 24 hours
Every project brief receives a substantive reply within one business day — not a template acknowledgement.
Senior engineers on every project
Your website is built by engineers with an average of 9+ years experience. Not juniors supervised by a senior.
Post-launch support included
All projects include 30 days post-launch support. We do not hand over and disappear.
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