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Website Cost Calculator

This website cost calculator gives you a realistic price range for building a site in 2026. Pick the type of site, how many pages, the features you need and the design level, and it shows an estimated range in USD.

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Estimated build cost

$3,000 – $10,000

An estimate based on typical freelance and small-studio rates, not a quote. Ongoing hosting, apps and maintenance are extra.

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How the website cost calculator estimates price

Every estimate starts with a base range for the type of site, covering a typical number of pages, responsive layouts and launch. Each extra page or screen adds design, build and testing time. Features are added as their own ranges, because a login system or payment flow can take longer than all the static pages combined. Finally, design level scales the total: a template is quicker, while a brand-led design takes more rounds of exploration and polish.

The ranges are wide on purpose. The low end reflects a focused scope with content ready to go; the high end reflects more revisions, custom integrations and an experienced team. Agencies in high-cost cities can charge well above these figures, and DIY builders can come in far below them.

Using it as an ecommerce website cost calculator

Choose "Ecommerce store" and set pages to your main templates and categories, not every product. Payments are a separate feature for other site types but are included in the ecommerce base. Costs climb with custom product options, subscriptions, multiple currencies and integrations with inventory or accounting tools. Platform fees and payment processing are ongoing costs on top of the build.

Ways to lower the cost

  • Launch with the pages that sell, and add the rest later.
  • Have your copy and photos ready before design starts.
  • Pick a solid template for a first version, then invest in custom design once the offer is proven.
  • Choose the right stack. My Next.js vs React guide explains when a framework pays off.

Wondering about automation or AI costs after launch? Try the AI token calculator or read n8n vs Zapier. When you're ready for a real number, tell me about your project and I'll reply with a plan and a fixed quote.

For what each scope usually includes, what quotes leave out and how to compare them, read how much a website costs. For the bills that start after launch, see website maintenance cost.

FAQ

How much does a website cost in 2026?
As a rough guide, a simple landing page often costs $800–$3,000, a small business site $2,500–$10,000, an ecommerce store $6,000–$30,000+ and a custom web app $15,000 and up. Location, scope and who builds it move these numbers a lot.
How accurate is this website cost calculator?
It gives a ballpark estimate based on typical freelance and small-studio rates, not a quote. A real quote depends on your content, integrations, deadlines and revisions.
What does an ecommerce website cost?
Use the ecommerce website cost calculator setting: a small store on a platform like Shopify can start near $6,000, while custom catalogs, subscriptions and integrations can push past $30,000.
What ongoing costs should I budget?
Plan for a domain (about $10–$20 a year), hosting ($0–$50+ a month for most small sites), any paid apps or plugins, and maintenance time, often 10–20% of the build cost per year.
Why is a template cheaper than custom design?
A template reuses an existing layout, so less design and front-end work is needed. Custom and brand-led design take more rounds of design, testing and refinement.