How much does a website cost in 2026?
That's the number one question, and the honest answer is, "it depends." But this is not an avoidance — the price of a site depends on specific factors that can be detailed. Here are realistic ranges for 2026 and what's moving them.
Ranges by project type
| Type of siteIndicative range | |
| Simple landing page | 150 – 600 € |
| Showcase site (a few pages) | 300 – 1,500 € |
| Advanced / tailor-made showcase site | €1,500 – €4,000 |
| E-commerce store | 800 – 5,000 €+ |
| Web application / platform | 3,000 – 15,000 €+ |
These figures correspond to work carried out by a competent freelancer. Below, be wary: we often come across a poorly personalized template or shoddy work.
What makes the price vary
- The number of pages and features— an advanced form, a members area or online payment add work.
- The design— a suitable template costs less than a 100% tailor-made visual identity.
- The content— who writes the texts and provides the images? If it's the service provider, it's billable.
- The level of the provider— a senior profile costs more, but often goes faster and further.
Recurring costs to expect
Beyond creation, a site has annual costs: thedomain name(10–15 € / year), theaccommodation(from a few euros to a few dozen per month), and sometimes themaintenance(updates, backups, security). On a platform like Shopify, the subscription replaces hosting.
How to control your budget
The best reflex: clearly define your needs before requesting quotes. The more precise your brief, the more comparable and fair the prices will be. Breaking the project into stages (a first simple version, then developments) also allows you to spread the expense.
To go further
What type of site to choose? · Maintaining a site · Which freelancer should you entrust your site to?
