Website Cost Estimator
Pick the scope and get the range a project like it normally lands in — whether you're the one quoting or the one being quoted.
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| Website type | Freelancer range |
|---|---|
| Brochure / small business (5–8 pages) | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| E-commerce (working store, real products) | $3,000 – $12,000 |
| Membership / community site | $4,000 – $15,000 |
| Directory / listings site | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Landing page (design + build) | $900 – $2,400 |
| Monthly care / maintenance plan | $100 – $1,500 /mo |
2026 market ranges · public surveys, marketplace data, and 54+ client projects · reviewed July 2026. The estimator applies design level, page count, who writes the copy, and any extras on top of those bands, then rounds to the nearest $50 — a quote with more precision than that is fiction.
The one number it deliberately does not model is a rush timeline. Compressing six weeks into two carries a 25–50% premium, and that is a conversation rather than a slider.
Quick answers
How much should a website cost in 2026?
From a freelancer: $1,500–$5,000 for a brochure site, $3,000–$12,000 for e-commerce, and $900–$2,400 for a single landing page. The estimator prices a specific scope inside those bands.
Is this estimate a quote?
No. It is the range a scope like yours normally lands in. A real quote comes from a conversation about what the site has to achieve, which is also where the number usually moves.
Why does "I write the content" increase the price?
Because copy is the single biggest schedule risk on a website project, and writing it properly is a separate skill and a separate workload. Handling it adds roughly 30–50%, and it is usually worth paying.
What is a fair price for a website care plan?
For a brochure site, $100–$400 a month covers updates, backups, security and small changes. Stores need more attention and run $300–$1,500, because a broken checkout is lost revenue rather than a cosmetic problem.