What will your website actually cost?
Most agencies hide behind “it depends.” This calculator gives you an honest range in seconds - based on your project type, size, and the features you need.
1 · Project type
2 · Number of pages
5 pages
5 included with a business website
3 · Features you need
Estimated project cost
$4,500 – $11,500
A realistic range for a business website with 5 pages and 2 add-ons. Your exact quote depends on scope - we'll confirm it with you.
Every price the calculator uses.
No hidden formula. The estimate is the base range for your project type, plus a per-page range for pages beyond those included, plus each feature you pick.
| Project type | Pages included | Base range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Landing pageOne focused page built to convert | 1 | $800–$1,800 |
| Business websiteMulti-page site for a growing company | 5 | $2,500–$6,000 |
| Online storeSell products with checkout & catalog | 8 | $5,000–$12,000 |
| Web app / customPortals, dashboards, custom logic | 6 | $9,000–$22,000 |
| Each extra page | - | $150–$400 |
| Feature | Adds (USD) |
|---|---|
| Blog / CMS | $600–$1,500 |
| Booking / scheduling | $800–$2,000 |
| Payments / checkout | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Custom design (no template) | $1,500–$4,000 |
| SEO setup | $500–$1,500 |
| Copywriting | $600–$2,000 |
| Multilingual | $800–$2,500 |
| CRM / API integrations | $700–$2,500 |
Why two websites with the same page count cost different amounts.
Unique layouts, not pages
Ten pages that share two templates cost far less than ten pages that each need their own design. Ask how many distinct layouts a quote assumes.
Custom design vs. a theme
A theme gets you live faster and cheaper. Custom design costs more but fits your brand and is built around how your customers decide.
Who writes the content
Copywriting is often the slowest part of a project. If you supply finished text and photos, the price and timeline both drop.
What the site connects to
Booking, payments, CRMs and email tools each add setup and testing. They are also what turn a brochure site into one that brings in leads.
SEO from day one
Page structure, titles, schema and speed are cheapest to get right at build time. Retrofitting SEO after launch usually costs more.
Ownership and support
Make sure you own the domain, hosting account and files, and know what support costs after launch. Cheap quotes often leave these out.
Website cost questions.
How much does a website cost for a small business?
With this calculator's assumptions, a small business website of up to 5 pages starts at $2,500–$6,000, and a single landing page at $800–$1,800. Custom design, copywriting, booking or payments add to that. Template-based DIY builders cost less up front but don't include strategy, custom design or integrations.
How accurate is this website cost calculator?
It uses the same ranges we price projects with, so it is a realistic starting point, not a quote. The final price depends on the details: how many unique page layouts you need, how much content you supply, and which systems the site connects to. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a short call.
Why do website prices vary so much between agencies?
Quotes differ mainly in what they include: custom design versus a theme, who writes the copy, SEO setup, integrations, testing and post-launch support. Compare quotes line by line rather than by total, and ask whether you will own the domain, hosting account and site files.
How much does an online store cost?
In this calculator an online store with up to 8 pages starts at $5,000–$12,000. Payments, product catalog size, shipping rules and integrations with inventory or accounting systems move it up.
What ongoing costs should I budget for after launch?
Plan for a domain (usually under $25 a year), hosting, any paid plugins or platform subscriptions such as Shopify, and maintenance or content updates. SEO and ads are separate monthly costs if you want the site to bring in leads.
Is a web app priced like a website?
No. Portals, dashboards and custom logic need back-end development, user accounts and testing, so they start higher - $9,000–$22,000 in this calculator for a small first version. Larger custom software is scoped separately.
Want the full breakdown of what drives website pricing? Read our guide to what a website really costs or see our published pricing plans. Building something bigger? See website design, custom software costs and our web app cost guide.
