# What does a business website cost in 2026? A straight-talk price guide

> What does it cost to have a website built in 2026? Discover realistic price ranges per type of website, what's included and what's not, and which hidden costs to watch for.

- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Language:** English (en)
- **Canonical URL:** https://divsoftware.nl/en/blog/what-does-a-business-website-cost/
- **Keywords:** what does a website cost, business website price 2026, website cost sme, cost to build a website, custom website price
- **Author:** Division Software — software studio in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
- **Translation:** https://divsoftware.nl/blog/wat-kost-een-website-laten-maken/

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"What does a website cost?" is the question everyone asks first — and the one agencies are often vague about. The honest answer: it depends on what you need. But that doesn't mean we can't give ranges. This article covers realistic price indications for 2026, what's included and what's not, and which hidden costs to watch for.

## Indicative prices per type

The amounts below are indications: you always get a fixed price upfront, tailored to your needs.

| Type             | From    | Typical investment  |
| ---------------- | ------- | ------------------- |
| Business website | € 1,500 | € 1,500 – € 6,000   |
| Webshop          | € 2,500 | € 2,500 – € 12,000  |
| Mobile app       | € 7,500 | from € 7,500        |
| Custom software  | € 5,000 | € 5,000 – € 30,000+ |

A simple, well-made business website therefore starts around € 1,500, while a larger site with more pages, features or integrations comes in higher. See the full [prices on our 'Pricing' page](/en/pricing/).

## What determines the price?

- **Scope:** the number of pages and the amount of content.
- **Design:** a unique custom design takes more than an existing theme.
- **Functionality:** a contact form is standard; a booking system, members area or [integration](/en/integrations/) is not.
- **Multilingual, SEO and speed:** extra attention here pays off later.

## Mind the hidden costs

A low build price doesn't tell the whole story. Also factor in:

- **Hosting and maintenance:** a website needs ongoing maintenance and security.
- **Content:** having text and photos produced costs time or money.
- **Ongoing development:** a good site grows with you, so expect small changes after launch.

> Don't just look at the lowest quote, but at what a website delivers — and what it costs you over time.

## Cheap or good?

An off-the-shelf solution is cheaper to start with, but gets stuck as soon as your needs deviate. Custom costs more upfront, but is faster, more secure and yours. In doubt? Read [WordPress or custom-built?](/en/blog/wordpress-or-custom-website) for an honest comparison.

## Conclusion

Having a professional business website built starts around € 1,500, with the exact price depending on your needs. More important than the lowest amount is transparency: a fixed price upfront, so you know where you stand — no surprises afterwards.

Curious what _your_ website would cost? See the [indicative prices](/en/pricing/) or [request a free, no-obligation quote](/en/quote/).

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*This is the Markdown (AI-readable) version of an article by [Division Software](https://divsoftware.nl/) — we build websites, web shops, apps and custom software for businesses in the Netherlands. Read the full article at https://divsoftware.nl/en/blog/what-does-a-business-website-cost/, or request a free, no-obligation quote at https://divsoftware.nl/en/quote/.*