What Does a Website Cost in 2026?

Website Prices by Type (2026)

Website costs vary greatly by complexity and functionality. Here are the common price ranges for the Dutch market:

• Simple website (1-5 pages): €500 - €1,500
• Professional business website (5-15 pages): €1,500 - €3,500
• Extensive custom website: €2,500 - €5,000
• Webshop with payment system: €3,000 - €8,000
• Complex web application: €5,000 - €15,000+

What Determines Website Costs?

Various factors influence the final cost. The main ones are: number of pages and templates, technical complexity (Next.js vs WordPress), design uniqueness, integrations (CMS, payment systems), and SEO/AI optimization requirements.

Custom vs Template: Cost-Benefit Analysis

A template website costs €0-€500 (DIY) or €500-€1,500 (agency), but has limitations. Custom costs more (€1,500+) but delivers: better performance, unique design, scalability, code ownership, and long-term competitive advantage. In the long term, custom is often cheaper through higher conversion and lower maintenance costs.

Hidden Costs to Consider

Besides build costs, there are annual costs: domain name (€10-€50/year), hosting (€100-€500/year), SSL certificate (often free), maintenance and updates (€500-€2,000/year), and possibly SEO/AI optimization (€1,000-€5,000/year). At Future Websites, hosting and maintenance are included in our service packages.

Why Future Websites?

We work with transparent fixed-scope quotes. You know exactly what you get and what you pay upfront. No hidden costs, no surprises. Every quote includes: scope definitions, timelines, revision rounds, and clear deliverables.