Website Build Cost Estimator

Pick your site type and build approach, set the number of pages, and get an instant low–high cost range. Every rate is editable, so you can plug in real quotes and see the total update live — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.

📖 How it works & FAQ

Site type

Build approach

Base build cost — low ($)

Base build cost — high ($)

Number of pages

Per-page cost — low ($)

Per-page cost — high ($)

What actually drives website cost

Two things set the price of a website more than anything else: what kind of site it is, and who builds it. A one-page landing page assembled in a DIY builder might cost a few hundred dollars in templates and subscriptions, while a custom web app from an agency can run well into five or six figures. Between those extremes sit brochure sites and e-commerce stores, and between DIY and agency sits the freelancer market. This estimator combines a base build range for your site type and approach with a per-page cost multiplied by your page count, then shows the low–high total and a midpoint. Every number is editable, so when a real quote lands in your inbox you can drop it in and see how it compares. These figures are estimates only, not professional or financial advice; rates & fees vary widely by region, scope, and experience level.

How to use it

Choose your site type: landing page, brochure site, e-commerce store, or web app.
Pick a build approach — DIY builder, freelancer, or agency. Typical base and per-page ranges fill in automatically.
Adjust the base and per-page ranges if you have real quotes or local rates.
Set the number of pages and read the total range, midpoint, and cost breakdown, updated live.

FAQ

What counts as a page?: Any distinct designed page: home, about, services, contact, product category templates, and so on. Blog posts and products that reuse one template usually count as a single page for build purposes.
Why is the range so wide?: Web work has no standard pricing. A freelancer in a low-cost market and a senior specialist can differ by 10x for similar scope. Use the low end for simple, template-based work and the high end for custom design and functionality.
Does this include hosting and maintenance?: No — this covers the one-time build. Budget separately for hosting, domain, plugins or apps, and ongoing updates, which often run $10–$200+ per month.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?: No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.