How much does a website cost in 2026? Real prices by type
What a landing page, business website, online store or web app costs in 2026, what drives the price, and the running costs after launch.
Why quotes for the "same" website range from €300 to €10,000
Two quotes for a "company website" can describe very different things. One is a bought theme with your text pasted in. The other is a structure built around your customers' questions, an original design, copy written for search, and a form that sends each request straight to your phone.
Before comparing prices, compare what you get. Ask each agency for the page list, the integrations included, and who owns the hosting account and the domain.
Indicative prices by type
| Type | Includes | Indicative price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | 1–5 sections, form, basic SEO | under €1,000 | 2–3 days |
| Business website | 5–15 pages, 2–3 languages, admin panel, blog | from €2,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| Online store | Catalogue, cart, online payments, shipping | from €2,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Web app | Accounts, roles, database, reports, integrations | from €5,000 | 6–12 weeks |
Prices are for CODEPEDIA projects. For an exact estimate, see our pricing page.
What drives the price up
Unique page layouts
What counts is layouts, not page count. Ten product pages on one template cost little more than one. An About page and a Pricing page, each with its own layout, are priced separately.
Languages
Each language adds copy, its own URLs and hreflang tags so Google shows the right version to each visitor. For the Startica kindergarten site, three languages were close to a third of the effort.
Integrations
Online payments, shipping, CRM, SMS or messaging. Each one has its own tests and failure cases: what happens if the payment goes through but the confirmation never arrives?
Admin panel
If you want to change prices, photos or stock yourself, you need a panel. A simple one is included with business websites. One with roles, history and approvals belongs to web apps.
Content
Copy and photos are the most underestimated part. Writing them yourself lowers the price, but the timeline then depends on you.
Costs after launch
| Cost | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | €10–30 / year | You, directly with the registrar |
| Hosting | €0–25 / month | You, in your own account |
| Maintenance and updates | optional, monthly | Separate contract |
| New changes | hourly or in packages | On request |
Every account (domain, hosting, source code) is opened in your name from day one. If you ever change agency, you lose nothing.
How to lower the cost without losing quality
- Start with one page. Validate the offer, then expand.
- Use templates for repeated pages. Products, services, team members.
- Prepare the copy upfront. Every week waiting for content extends the project.
- Postpone integrations that won't earn money in the first month.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple website cost?
At CODEPEDIA, a landing page costs under €1,000 and launches in 2–3 days, with responsive design, a contact form and basic SEO.
Does the price include hosting and a domain?
No. Both are paid separately, in your own accounts. We help you choose them and set them up.
Can I pay in stages?
Yes. Projects over €2,000 are paid in stages tied to deliveries: deposit, test version, launch.
How long until the website shows up on Google?
Indexing usually takes 1–4 weeks after launch. Strong rankings for competitive searches take 3–6 months of new content and links.
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