How much does it cost to build a website in 2026?

It depends on the type of site. A landing page costs between €500 and €1,000, a corporate website between €1,000 and €3,000, and an online store between €2,000 and €8,000. The price varies depending on the design, features and who builds it.

Is it better to hire a freelancer or an agency?

A freelancer offers more competitive prices and direct communication, while a large agency has more resources but charges higher prices. At QuePedazoWeb we combine professional quality with freelancer pricing and no intermediaries.

What recurring costs does a website have?

The main recurring costs are: domain (€10–€20/year), hosting (€0–€200/year), maintenance (€0–€50/month) and professional email (€0–€6/month). At QuePedazoWeb we use high-quality free hosting to keep your costs to a minimum.

Is it worth building a cheap website with Wix or Squarespace?

Free or ultra-cheap platforms have significant drawbacks: generic templates, poor SEO, slow loading speeds, no support, and hidden costs. A custom website is a better long-term investment as it's optimised for speed, SEO and conversions.

How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? Real Prices

Mark called 4 companies to get a quote for his website. They said €300, €1,200, €4,500 and €8,000. For the same website. Sound familiar?

The problem isn't a lack of information about pricing — it's that nobody gives it to you straight. That ends today. Here are the real market prices in 2026, no fluff and no one taking you for a ride.

The 3 factors that determine the price

Before talking numbers, you need to understand what influences the cost:

Type of website: A single-page landing page doesn't cost the same as a full website or an online store with 500 products.
Who builds it: A freelancer, a small agency, or a big agency all have very different rates.
Features: Online bookings, blog, multilingual, payment gateway… every extra adds up.

Indicative price table (2026)

Website Type	Price Range	Ideal For
Landing page	€500 – €1,000	Self-employed, local services
Corporate website (3-5 pages)	€1,000 – €3,000	SMEs, professionals
Website with blog	€1,200 – €3,500	Businesses wanting to rank
Online store	€2,000 – €8,000	Retailers, brands
Custom website / web app	€5,000 – €20,000+	Startups, complex projects

💡 These prices are indicative for the European market in 2026. If someone offers you a "professional" website for €100, be suspicious. And if they ask €15,000 for a 3-page website, also be suspicious.

Cheap websites: what nobody tells you

You've probably seen ads promising websites for €200 or even free with platforms like Wix or Squarespace. The problem is what they don't tell you:

Generic templates: Your website looks like 10,000 other identical sites.
No SEO: Google can't find you. It's like having a shop in the middle of the desert.
Poor speed: Free platforms load unnecessary scripts that make your site slow.
No support: When something breaks, you're on your own.
Hidden costs: Premium domain, removing watermarks, extra features… everything costs extra.

This is exactly what happened to Laura. She built her website on Wix one Sunday afternoon, published it proudly… and 6 months later she still hadn't received a single call. When she contacted us, we discovered Google hadn't even indexed it. She had to start from scratch. But this time, properly.

What do our prices include?

At QuePedazoWeb we're transparent. Our packages include everything you need for your website to work from day one:

✅ Responsive design (looks perfect on mobile)
✅ Basic SEO optimisation
✅ Ultrafast loading speed
✅ Hosting and domain configured
✅ SSL certificate (HTTPS)
✅ Contact form or direct WhatsApp
✅ 2 revisions included
✅ Delivery in 7 days

Freelancer or agency? Pros and cons

Freelancer / Independent professional

Pro: More competitive prices, direct communication
Pro: More flexibility and speed
Con: Limited availability

Big agency

Pro: Large team, lots of resources
Con: Much higher prices (they pay for offices, employees…)
Con: Slower communication, many intermediaries

💡 We combine the best of both worlds: professional quality at freelancer prices, with direct communication and no intermediaries.

Recurring costs to consider

On top of the creation cost, there are annual expenses you should budget for:

Domain: €10 – €20/year
Hosting: €0 – €200/year (we use high-quality free hosting)
Maintenance: €0 – €50/month (depending on the type of website)
Professional email: €0 – €6/month

Conclusion: How much should you invest?

If you're self-employed or have a local business, an investment of between €500 and €1,500 is reasonable for a website that actually generates clients. It's not an expense — it's the salesperson who works for you 24 hours a day without ever asking for a day off.

And remember: what matters is not how much you pay, but how many clients it brings you. A €800 website that generates 5 clients a month is worth infinitely more than a €5,000 website that nobody visits. If you're still not sure whether you need one, check out 5 reasons your business needs a website.