How much does a professional website cost in 2026?
Price ranges by type of site, what makes the cost vary, and how to avoid nasty surprises. A transparent guide.
"How much does a website cost?" — the honest answer is: "it depends." But you deserve clear price ranges and an understanding of what makes the bill vary. Here is a transparent guide for 2026.
Price ranges by type of site
| Type of site | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| One-page site (landing) | €500 – €1,500 |
| Showcase site (5-8 pages) | €1,500 – €5,000 |
| E-commerce site | €3,000 – €15,000 |
| Custom web application | €8,000 and up |
These ranges vary depending on the provider (freelancer, agency) and the level of requirements.
What pushes the price up (or down)
- Design: an adapted template vs. a 100% bespoke creation.
- Content: do you have your text and images, or do they need to be produced?
- Features: payment, booking, member area, multilingual support…
- SEO: a site optimised from the start takes more work (and pays off more).
- Performance: a fast, accessible site is designed, not improvised.
Recurring costs to anticipate
A website isn't just a one-off purchase. Plan for:
- Domain name: ~€10-15/year.
- Hosting: from free (modern static sites) to €20-50/month.
- Maintenance: updates, backups, security.
- Evolutions: new pages, new features.
Tip: a modern site (static/Next.js on a CDN) sharply reduces hosting and maintenance costs.
Quotes: the questions to ask
To compare without getting it wrong:
- Is the content (text, images) included?
- Will the site be SEO-optimised and fast?
- Will I own the code and the access credentials?
- What does maintenance include?
- What are the timelines?
Should you go for the cheapest?
A €300 site that doesn't convert costs more than a €3,000 site that brings in customers every week. Think in terms of return on investment, not expense.
Tutorial: estimating a website's ROI
- How much is one new customer worth to you?
- How many customers per month should the site bring in?
- Multiply: that's the value generated. Compare it to the cost.
Example: if a customer is worth €500 and the site brings in 3 per month, that's €18,000/year in value — a €4,000 investment pays for itself quickly.
Conclusion
A professional website is an investment, not a line of expense. The right budget is the one that aligns with your business goals. At HelyOs Global, every quote is free and transparent — see our site types and pricing or request yours.
FAQ
Is the quote paid? No, it's free and with no commitment.
Can I pay in instalments? Depending on the project, a deposit followed by a balance on delivery is common.
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