How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?
Website prices can differ tenfold, which makes budgeting confusing. Here is what actually goes into the cost, what budgets are realistic for a landing page, a business website and an online store, and how to avoid overpaying.
Typical website prices
Below are the starting prices maryan4ik.dev works with. They are "from" prices: the final amount is fixed in the contract after a short brief.
- One-page landing page — from $100
- Business website up to 10 pages — from $600
- Online store with catalog, payments and shipping — from $600 and up, depending on the product range and integrations
- Complex web system with user accounts, roles and CRM — from $1,500
Across the market, prices vary widely, so compare not just the total but what it includes: design, mobile layout, page speed, analytics, support and ownership of the code.
What drives the price of a website
- Number of pages and unique sections: the more distinct templates, the more work
- Design: a custom layout for your niche costs more than adapting a ready-made structure, but it sets your brand apart
- Functionality: forms, calculators, online booking, user accounts, payments, multiple languages
- Integrations: CRM, Telegram, Google Analytics, shipping services, accounting systems
- Urgency: tight deadlines require parallel work and push other projects back
Freelancer, agency or website builder
Website builders like Wix, Squarespace or Tilda work when you need a simple site fast with no special requirements, but they limit speed, flexibility and SEO control, and the subscription never stops.
A freelancer is usually cheaper and more flexible, but the result depends on one person, so check the portfolio, reviews and whether there is a contract. An agency brings process and a team, but is typically more expensive and slower because of approvals.
We work as a direct contractor with a contract, a fixed price and the first design mockup in 2 days, combining the speed of a freelancer with the approach of a team. As an Eastern European studio working remotely with clients worldwide, we offer a strong quality-to-price ratio.
Where not to cut corners
- Load speed: a slow site loses customers and Google rankings
- Mobile version: most visitors arrive from smartphones
- Analytics and lead tracking: without them you cannot evaluate your ads
- Contract and code ownership: once paid for, the site should belong to you
- Basic SEO: headings, meta tags, structure, sitemap
Extra costs people forget about
- Domain name (usually a few dollars to a few dozen dollars a year)
- Hosting or a deployment platform
- Paid licenses, fonts and stock photos
- Support and updates after launch
- Advertising and promotion: a website does not bring traffic on its own
How to get an accurate quote
Describe the task: what the site is for, how many pages, whether you need payments and integrations, and whether you have copy and photos. You can take the one-minute package quiz on our site or message us. We will reply with an estimated price and timeline, and show the first mockup in 2 days.
Describe your task and we will reply with a plan, price and timeline. First mockup in 2 days.
Further reading
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