Find out what your website will really cost with our free website cost calculator. Pick what you're building, compare DIY, freelancer and agency pricing, and see the number most quotes leave out — the 3-year total cost of ownership.
This is a market estimate. Tell us where to send a precise, itemised proposal for your project — no obligation, usually back within 24 hours.
No email wall, no sales call to see a number. The calculator uses 2026 market rates for DIY, freelancer and agency builds to put you in the right bracket before you talk to anyone.
Pick the type of website, how many pages, and the design level you're after.
DIY, a freelancer, or an agency — the single biggest factor in what a website costs.
E-commerce, bookings, integrations and more each adjust the range in real time.
Get a build range, yearly running cost, and the true cost of ownership over three years.
Short version: a small business website usually costs $3,000–$10,000 to build with a professional, $200–$600 a year if you build it yourself, and $15,000+ once you need custom functionality or e-commerce. The gap is huge because "a website" can mean a five-page brochure or a full application.
That's exactly what this website cost calculator — also called a web design cost calculator or website price estimator — is for. Instead of a single figure that fits nobody, it takes your real inputs and returns a range that matches your project.
A quick reference for what each route costs to build and to run — the starting point before your calculator estimate above.
| Build route | Typical build cost | Yearly running cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY (builder) | $0–$500 | $200–$600 | Simple sites, tight budgets |
| Freelancer | $1,500–$8,000 | $600–$2,400 | Clear, well-scoped projects |
| Agency | $6,000–$30,000 | $1,200–$5,000+ | Revenue-driving sites |
| E-commerce | $3,000–$20,000 | platform fees + care | Online stores |
| Custom web app | $15,000–$60,000+ | hosting + dev retainer | Platforms & software |
Price is the obvious difference — a freelancer typically costs 40–60% less than an agency for the same brief. But the cheaper number carries more of the work: you manage the timeline, catch the bugs, and own the site when something breaks a year later.
An agency costs more because the price includes a team — strategy, design, development, QA, and a support plan after launch. The calculator shows you both sides so you can weigh the real trade-off, not just the sticker price. We break the decision down fully in our agency vs freelancer guide.
Almost every quote you'll get is a build cost — the price to launch. But a website is a running cost, not a one-time purchase. Hosting, a domain, security updates, backups and content changes all continue after launch, and over three years they often add up to more than the build itself.
Direct answer: the true cost of a website is its 3-year total cost of ownership — build cost plus three years of hosting, maintenance and updates. That's the honest way to compare a $200-a-year DIY site against an agency care plan.
When you're ready to move from estimate to exact figure, tell us about your project and we'll send an itemised proposal — or explore our WordPress and Shopify Plus build services.
The vocabulary behind website pricing, without the jargon.
The questions people ask most before they build.
Get a realistic budget before you talk to anyone, so you know what a fair quote looks like for your site.
Compare DIY, freelancer and agency routes and see the 3-year cost before you commit runway to a website.
Use it with clients to set expectations fast and frame a transparent, itemised proposal.
The full 2026 breakdown by build method, plus the budget traps.
What each really costs and how to pick the right one.
See what a full agency build includes end to end.
When off-the-shelf is enough — and when custom pays off.
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