WEBSITE COST CALCULATOR
What will your next website cost?
Turn a rough idea into a useful development budget. Compare ways to build, understand the assumptions, and plan for life after launch.
A business website.
A defined scope. Three delivery options.
Change the scope.
See what changes the budget.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Website cost at a glance
Five common project scopes, priced with the same published model. Open a guide to change the assumptions.
In SiteCost’s published model, the five example scopes range from $800 (Landing page, freelancer scenario) to $80,990 (SaaS MVP, agency scenario). The business website example costs $2,900–$14,500. These are one-time development estimates in USD; hosting, content, subscriptions and tax are extra.
| Project | Example scope | Freelancer | Studio | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | one page built from an adapted template on a no-code platform, with supplied copy and images | $800 | $1,760 | $4,000 |
| Business website | a business website using an adapted CMS template, supplied content and a technical SEO allowance | $2,900 | $6,380 | $14,500 |
| Ecommerce store | a storefront using an adapted CMS template with a payments integration allowance | $5,300 | $11,660 | $26,500 |
| SaaS MVP | a small web app with custom design, a modern frontend, login and an admin panel | $16,198 | $35,636 | $80,990 |
| Website redesign | a full business-site rebuild with custom CMS design and a technical SEO allowance | $4,060 | $8,932 | $20,300 |
Reviewed · Agency figures include Neaptide’s supplied starting prices where higher · See the arithmetic
YOUR PROJECT, YOUR ASSUMPTIONS
Let’s put a number on it.
Start with the essentials. Adjust the scope and see how each decision changes your estimate.
Prefer a guided walkthrough? Open the step-by-step calculator with PDF export
A GOOD BUDGET STARTS WITH SCOPE
What are you building?
Landing page
One offer, one audience and one primary action.
Business website
Several services, company information and an inquiry journey.
Ecommerce store
A product catalog, checkout and order management.
SaaS MVP
A defined user workflow that needs accounts or application logic.
Website redesign
Replacing an existing site while planning what to preserve.
Who should build it?
Compare freelancer, studio, and agency responsibilities before choosing a team.
TRANSPARENT BY DESIGN
Every number has
an explanation.
SiteCost uses a published pricing model. The numbers help you compare scope and prepare a brief; a provider’s quote still depends on your actual project.
Read the methodologyModel estimates, with clear inputs
Project type, features, design, and technology determine the base. Delivery scenarios apply the published factors.
Know what sits outside the number
Content, hosting, subscriptions, maintenance, taxes, and project-specific work need their own budget.
A disclosed studio connection
SiteCost is built by Neaptide. Agency scenarios include its supplied starting prices where available.
THE THINKING BEHIND A BETTER WEBSITE
A little reading.
Fewer expensive surprises.
AFTER LAUNCH
Website maintenance cost: build a monthly care budget
Build a website maintenance budget from renewals, routine work and incident support. Includes a worked example and a care-plan comparison checklist.
Read the guideBUDGET PLANNING
Hidden website costs: a checklist before you approve a quote
Find website expenses omitted from a development quote: content, migration, renewals, integrations and handover. Use a responsibility and payment checklist.
Read the guideBETTER DECISIONS
How to compare website quotes using the same scope
Compare website proposals with a shared scope matrix, matched exclusions and a worked example showing why the lowest headline may not be the lowest total.
Read the guideBEFORE YOU START
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Need the full detail?
Explore the calculation methodology
How do the freelancer, studio and agency estimates differ?
The calculator uses different multipliers for an individual developer, a web studio and an agency. These are planning assumptions, not average market prices. Compare each provider’s scope, team and terms before choosing.
How is the estimate calculated?
The model adds feature costs to a base amount for the website type, then applies design, technology and provider multipliers. Neaptide’s indicative starting prices also apply to relevant agency estimates. Hosting, subscriptions, taxes, content and ongoing support are excluded.
Can I save the estimate and request a quote?
Yes. Complete the four steps to save a PDF estimate in your chosen language. Select “Discuss with Neaptide” to open the agency’s website with your project settings and request a tailored quote.
How much does a website cost to build?
In SiteCost’s published model, the five example scopes range from $800 (Landing page, freelancer scenario) to $80,990 (SaaS MVP, agency scenario). The business website example costs $2,900–$14,500. These are one-time development estimates in USD; hosting, content, subscriptions and tax are extra.