How Much Does
a Website Cost?
Free website cost calculator — 2026
The honest answer: a website costs anywhere from $300 to $120,000+ depending on what you need. This free website cost calculator asks you 6 targeted questions and gives you a personalised breakdown — not a generic range.
All estimates are calculated at $30/hour — the CV Infotech rate for professional web development from India. For comparison, a US agency charges $150-$250/hour for the same work. We show you both numbers.
India (CV Infotech)
$30/hr
USA agency average
$150–$250/hr
UK agency average
$80–$150/hr
Australia average
$100–$200/hr
How much does a website cost in 2026?
| Website type | Cost in India | Cost in USA | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page / single page | $300–$900 | $1,500–$5,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Business website (WordPress) | $900–$3,000 | $5,000–$20,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| eCommerce website (Shopify / WooCommerce) | $1,800–$6,000 | $8,000–$40,000 | 6–12 weeks |
| Custom web application | $3,000–$12,000 | $15,000–$60,000 | 3–6 months |
| SaaS platform | $12,000–$60,000 | $60,000–$300,000 | 6–14 months |
| AI-powered website | $6,000–$30,000 | $30,000–$150,000 | 3–9 months |
All India prices at $30/hour — CV Infotech official rate. USA prices reflect average agency rates of $150-$250/hour. Use the calculator below for a personalised estimate.
What are you building?
Select your project type. Our AI will ask a few targeted questions to generate an accurate estimate.
What affects the cost of building a website?
Two businesses can ask for "a website" and receive quotes that differ by 50×. Here is why — and what each factor costs.
Type of website
$300 to $120,000+A landing page and a SaaS platform are both websites. The development effort differs by 100-400× depending on complexity, features, and architecture.
Design: custom vs template
+$600 to +$2,500A premium theme adapted to your brand is cheaper. Fully custom UI/UX design — wireframes, visual design, component system — adds significantly more cost but produces a more distinctive result.
Number of pages
+$180 to +$360 per pageEach page is designed, developed, and tested. A 5-page site and a 50-page site have fundamentally different scopes.
CMS / content management
+$300 to +$1,500WordPress, Webflow, or a headless CMS adds setup time but lets you update content without a developer. Essential for sites that change frequently.
eCommerce features
+$1,500 to +$6,000Product catalogue, cart, checkout, payment gateway (Stripe/Razorpay), inventory management, and order emails all add development time.
Third-party integrations
+$300 to +$1,500 eachCRM, live chat, booking system, payment gateway, maps, social login, email marketing — each integration adds 10-50 hours.
SEO requirements
+$300 to +$1,200Building for Core Web Vitals, structured data, and page speed from day one costs more upfront but pays back in organic traffic.
Where your developer is based
70-85% price differenceThe same senior team costs $30/hour in India vs $150-$250/hour in the USA. This single factor is responsible for the largest cost variation in any web development quote.
Is it cheaper to build a website in India? What do you actually get?
India produces over 1.5 million engineering graduates per year. Many of the engineers who build your website will have 10-15 years of experience and backgrounds at international product companies. The cost difference is structural — not a difference in quality.
70-85%
Lower cost than USA agencies
Same senior engineers, same technology, same deliverables
14 years
CV Infotech operating since 2012
Serving USA, UK, Australia and Canada clients
5.0
Clutch rating, 35 verified reviews
Every review independently verified by Clutch analysts
Why is web development cheaper in India?
The difference is operating and living costs — not engineering quality. A senior React developer in Gurugram earns a salary that is world-class relative to local costs, but that salary is a fraction of what the same role commands in London or San Francisco. The invoice you receive reflects this cost structure. The code you receive reflects the engineer's ability — which is the same.
What you should check before outsourcing
The risks of outsourcing come from choosing the wrong partner — not from choosing India. Before committing: verify the company's Clutch reviews (independently verified by Clutch analysts who spoke with the actual clients), check GitHub for real repositories, and speak with a reference client. CV Infotech has been delivering for the same clients for 12 years. The track record is public.
How the website cost estimator works
Choose project type
Select the type of website you need. Each type has different complexity and cost drivers.
Answer 6 AI questions
Our AI generates 6 targeted questions specific to your project type. Every answer directly impacts the estimate.
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Receive a full cost breakdown by phase, total USD cost at $30/hr, timeline, and key assumptions.
Website development cost ranges — 2026
These are indicative ranges at $30/hour. Your personalised estimate from the tool above will be more accurate for your specific requirements.
| Project type | Cost (USD) | Hours | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Page | $300–$900 | 10–30 hrs | 1–2 weeks |
| Business Website (WordPress) | $900–$3,000 | 30–100 hrs | 3–6 weeks |
| eCommerce Store (Shopify/WooCommerce) | $1,800–$6,000 | 60–200 hrs | 6–12 weeks |
| Custom Web Application | $3,000–$12,000 | 100–400 hrs | 3–6 months |
| SaaS Platform | $12,000–$60,000 | 400–2,000 hrs | 6–14 months |
| AI-Powered Website | $6,000–$30,000 | 200–1,000 hrs | 3–9 months |
Website cost calculator — your questions answered
How much does a website cost in 2026?
A website costs between $300 and $120,000+ in 2026 depending on type and complexity. A basic landing page costs $300-$900. A professional business website costs $900-$3,000. An eCommerce store costs $1,800-$6,000. A custom web application costs $3,000-$12,000. A SaaS platform starts at $12,000. All prices are at $30/hour from India — 70-85% cheaper than US or UK agencies charging $150-$250/hour.
How much does it cost to make a website?
Making a website costs $300-$120,000+ depending on what you need. If you are asking about a basic business website: $900-$3,000 at $30/hour from India, or $5,000-$20,000 at a US agency. If you need eCommerce: $1,800-$6,000 from India, or $8,000-$40,000 in the USA. Use the free calculator on this page to get a personalised estimate for your specific project.
How much should a website cost for a small business?
A small business website should cost $900-$3,000 when built by a professional team in India at $30/hour. This covers: a 5-10 page WordPress site with a custom or premium theme, contact forms, basic SEO, mobile responsiveness, Google Analytics, and a CMS so you can update content yourself. In the USA, the same website costs $5,000-$20,000. In the UK, $3,500-$15,000. The quality is the same — the difference is hourly rate.
How much does an eCommerce website cost?
An eCommerce website costs $1,800-$6,000 at $30/hour from India. A Shopify store with a custom theme costs $1,800-$4,500. A WooCommerce store costs $2,400-$6,000. A fully custom eCommerce platform costs $6,000-$18,000+. In the USA, the same projects cost $8,000-$50,000+. The biggest cost drivers are the number of products, payment integrations, and custom checkout logic.
What is the website development cost in India?
Website development in India costs $30-$50 per hour for senior developers at established agencies. CV Infotech charges $30/hour flat for all development work. A basic landing page costs $300-$900. A business website costs $900-$3,000. A custom web application costs $3,000-$12,000. These prices are 70-85% lower than equivalent US or UK agency rates for the same quality of work.
How much does WordPress website development cost?
WordPress website development costs $900-$3,000 at $30/hour from India. A basic 5-10 page site with a premium theme costs $900-$1,500. A fully custom WordPress site with bespoke design, WooCommerce, and plugins costs $1,800-$3,500+. Ongoing WordPress maintenance costs $60-$150/month. In the USA, the same WordPress projects cost $5,000-$20,000.
Is it safe to outsource website development to India?
Yes — when you choose a company with a verifiable track record. Check Clutch reviews (Clutch analysts independently verify every review by speaking with the actual client). Check for a real GitHub presence. Ask for client references. CV Infotech has been delivering for clients in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada since 2012. Every Clutch review is from a named client on a named project. That is the verification standard to apply to any agency.
How accurate is this website cost calculator?
This calculator uses Claude AI (by Anthropic) to generate estimates based on your specific inputs. Estimates are accurate to within 20-30% for standard projects at $30/hour. For a precise fixed-price quote, book a discovery call — CV Infotech provides a full scope document and fixed price with no hourly billing surprises after a 30-minute call.
How much does website maintenance cost?
Professional website maintenance costs $60-$300/month depending on scope. Basic maintenance (CMS updates, security monitoring, uptime monitoring, backups) costs $60-$100/month. Full maintenance with minor content changes, performance monitoring, and support costs $150-$300/month. In the USA, the same maintenance packages cost $200-$800/month. These are ongoing costs on top of the one-time development investment.