"How much for a website?" — the question every entrepreneur asks. And the classic "it depends" answer does not really help. This guide gives you realistic price ranges based on your project, so you can budget correctly.
Factors That Influence Price
Before talking numbers, understand what makes website prices vary:
- Complexity: 5 static pages vs 50 pages with filters and search
- Features: simple form vs online payment vs member area
- Design: adapted template vs 100% custom design
- Provider: big agency vs freelancer vs offshore
- Timeline: rush project = guaranteed premium
Portfolio Site: €1,500 to €8,000
A portfolio site presents your business: who you are, what you do, how to contact you. It is the minimum for existing online.
Entry Level: €1,500 - €3,000
- 5 to 7 pages (Home, Services, About, Contact)
- Design based on customized template
- Simple contact form
- Mobile responsive
Mid-Range: €3,000 - €5,000
- 10 to 15 pages with more elaborate structure
- Semi-custom design
- Integrated blog for SEO
- Basic SEO optimization
High-End: €5,000 - €8,000
- 100% custom design
- Advanced animations and interactions
- Headless CMS for autonomous management
- Optimized performance (Core Web Vitals)
E-commerce Site: €5,000 to €30,000+
Selling online requires more features: product catalog, cart, secure payment, inventory management, shipping...
Small Shop: €5,000 - €10,000
- Up to 50 products
- Stripe/PayPal payment integrated
- Basic order management
Advanced Store: €10,000 - €30,000+
- Unlimited catalog with variants
- Advanced filters and search
- Multi-currency, multi-language
- ERP/CRM integrations
Custom Web Application: €15,000 to €100,000+
Need a specific business tool? Dashboard, SaaS platform, client portal... Prices soar but so does value.
- Simple MVP: €15,000 - €30,000
- Full application: €30,000 - €100,000+
Hidden Costs to Anticipate
The site price is not everything. Also plan for:
- Hosting: €5 to €50/month depending on traffic
- Domain name: €10 to €30/year
- Maintenance: €50 to €200/month (updates, security)
- Content: copy, pro photos, videos (variable)
Freelancer vs Agency: Where to Put Your Budget?
At equal budget, a freelancer often delivers more value than an agency. Why?
- No overhead costs to pass on
- Direct communication with the developer
- Specialized expertise rather than generalist
Conclusion
A website is an investment, not an expense. The cheapest is not always the most economical in the long run — a poorly designed site will cost you in missed opportunities and future redesign.
Have a project in mind? Contact me for a personalized quote. I will give you a clear price, no surprises.