Typically, a templated website design costs $3000 to $6000, whereas custom design websites cost $6000 to $10,000 and Enterprise Websites with complex functionalities can be cost from $11,000 t0 $50,000 depending upon the scope.

Website design cost is influenced by many factors including the platform it is built on, what features must be integrated, how many pages are required and how much bespoke code needs to be written. This can make it difficult to put an exact price on the project.

Our website cost calculator can help guide you towards a realistic budget for your project. You just need to give us some basic information about your business and we’ll provide you with a 95% accurate estimate.

What factors influence the cost of a website?

Bespoke design websites cost significantly more than the templated websites

One of the biggest aspects affecting website cost is whether the site is based on templates or designed from scratch. There are many companies which provide template designs, including Squarespace, Weebly and Wix. These platforms also provide a CMS which allows end users to create new pages and content without having to use a developer.

Cost of templated website design

The cost of a basic site built on a template ranges from about $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the amount of customisation required. This is about half the cost of what it would cost to develop the site from scratch. Using a professionally designed template can save you thousands in both design and development costs. But there is a price to pay in that your site won’t be particularly unique and you will still have to pay for any features you need which are not provided by the template.

We recommend this type of site for startups and micro businesses that don’t need the kind of customisation required by larger companies.

Cost of bespoke custom website

If your business requires custom design work to fit your brand, it’s a good idea to spend the extra and go for a professional business class website.

Custom websites are built from the ground up on top of a CMS platform such as WordPress, Umbraco and Craft. This makes it easy for end users to manipulate content once the site has been developed.

One of the biggest advantages over a templated website is that individual page templates can be created for each type of content. So templates can be created for biographies, products, services pages and more. This allows you to create a website specifically tailored to your company and the products and services it provides.

The cost of a custom site ranges from $6,000 to $10,000 with the price influenced by the number of pages and the level of customisation and integration required.

Enterprise level websites

The most expensive websites are enterprise level websites which provide deep integration with back office systems such as stock management, ERP and CRM platforms. This type of website is custom designed and requires a high level of coding knowledge to create a robust and reliable platform capable of supporting a large organisation.

Enterprise sites typically cost between, $11,000 to $30,000 but there is no limit to what you can spend. A large eCommerce site with bespoke stock management and CRM integration could cost millions to develop.

Still not sure? Our website cost calculation tool can help you choose the right platform for your business needs.