"How much does a website cost?" is a bit like asking "how much does a vehicle cost" — the honest answer is: it depends entirely on what you are actually building. But most agencies avoid giving any real guidance, which helps no one. Here is a straightforward breakdown of what actually drives the price.
There is no fixed price list
Agencies that show a neat price list rarely tell the whole story — the real cost depends heavily on your specific situation. Here is what actually determines it, so you know what to look out for.
What drives the price up or down
Type of project
- Simple business website: price scales mainly with the number of pages and how much custom design each page needs.
- Webshop: depends on product count, payment integrations, inventory management, and checkout complexity.
- Custom web application: varies the most — entirely dependent on the functionality involved, such as booking systems or client portals.
Number of unique page designs
A homepage, an about page, and a contact page reusing the same layout costs far less than ten pages that each need their own custom design.
Custom functionality
Booking systems, user accounts, payment integrations, multi-language support (like our own EN/AR/NL setup) — every piece of genuinely custom logic adds real development time.
Content — do you have it, or do we need to create it?
Professional copywriting, photography, and video are often underestimated costs. If you are not providing finished content, factor that into your budget separately.
Ongoing maintenance
A website is not a one-time purchase — it needs updates, security patches, and occasional content changes. Factor in either a maintenance retainer or the ability to update things yourself through a proper CMS.
Why "cheap" websites often cost more long-term
A very low price might seem attractive, but if it cannot scale and needs to be entirely rebuilt in a year once your business outgrows it, you have effectively paid twice. This is not to say every low-cost option is bad — but understand exactly what you are and are not getting for that price.
How to get an accurate number for your specific project
The only honest way to price a project is to actually understand what you need. Book a free call and tell us about your project — we will give you a real, personal number, typically within 24 hours, tailored to your actual scope rather than a generic price list.