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Website development cost in India in 2026 (real prices, no "contact us")
Actual website development costs in India in 2026 — by type of site, by who builds it, and what recurs every year. Real ranges, not a sales page.
Most pages about website costs in India end with "contact us for a quote". This one does not. Here are real ranges for 2026, what sits inside each, and what keeps costing money after launch.
By type of website
| Type of site | One-off build | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One-page / landing page | ₹3,000–10,000 | Fine for a single offer; too thin for a real business |
| Small business site (5–8 pages) | ₹8,000–40,000 | What most local businesses actually need |
| Business site with blog + SEO | ₹25,000–75,000 | Adds content structure and optimisation |
| E-commerce (Shopify/WooCommerce) | ₹40,000–2,00,000 | Payment gateway, catalogue, shipping logic |
| Custom web application | ₹2,00,000+ | Bespoke functionality, ongoing development |
By who builds it
The same five-page site changes price dramatically depending on who is holding the mouse:
| Builder | Price for a 5-page site | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace freelancer | ₹5,000–15,000 | Cheapest; quality and follow-up vary enormously |
| Experienced freelancer | ₹15,000–40,000 | Good work; limited by their availability |
| Small agency | ₹40,000–1,00,000 | Process and accountability; slower and pricier |
| Subscription service | from ₹999/month | No upfront cost; upkeep included; not for custom builds |
The recurring costs everyone forgets
- Domain: ₹700–1,500/year, forever.
- Hosting: ₹2,000–8,000/year for a small site — and the renewal price is often double the introductory one.
- SSL: free with many hosts, up to ₹5,000/year elsewhere.
- Changes: ₹500–2,000 per change with most freelancers, if they are still available.
- Redesign: every three to four years, most sites need one.
Add three years of hosting, a domain, and four small changes to a ₹15,000 build and the real figure is closer to ₹35,000 — which is the number worth comparing.
What actually determines the price
Not the number of pages, which is what most people ask about. It is these:
- Who writes the content. The most underestimated line item in every project.
- Custom design or adapted template. A large multiplier, invisible to your customers.
- Functionality. Bookings, payments, logins and dashboards each add substantially.
- City. A Mumbai or Bengaluru agency prices differently from one in a tier-2 city for the same work.
What a local business genuinely needs
If you run a clinic, a salon, a coaching centre or a service business, the site has one job: when someone searches for what you do near where you are, you appear, look credible, and are easy to call. That needs good structure, fast mobile loading, clear services, and accurate contact details.
It does not need a ₹1,00,000 budget. It needs someone to do those basics properly and keep them accurate.
SiteInADay builds and hosts that site for ₹999/month — first month free, live within 24 hours, with hosting, SSL, updates and support included. Compare plans or browse example sites.
City-by-city reality
The same five-page site is priced very differently across India, mostly by the developer's overheads rather than the work involved:
| Location | Typical 5-page site | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai / Bengaluru / Delhi NCR | ₹25,000–80,000 | Metro overheads; strongest agency options |
| Pune / Hyderabad / Chennai | ₹18,000–50,000 | Deep talent pool, slightly lower rates |
| Tier-2 cities | ₹10,000–30,000 | Often excellent value |
| Remote freelancer | ₹8,000–25,000 | Widest quality range — check references |
| Subscription service | from ₹999/month | Location-independent |
Where the money actually goes
For a typical ₹25,000 project, the split is roughly a third design, a third build, and a third content, testing and launch. Understanding this explains a common frustration: cutting the design budget in half does not halve the price, because design was never most of the cost.
Red flags in an Indian website quote
- "Unlimited pages" for a tiny fee. It means a template with duplicated content — bad for SEO and for you.
- No mention of mobile. Most of your visitors will be on a phone.
- Hosting "free for life". Nothing is. Ask where it is hosted and who pays in year two.
- No written scope. The single biggest source of disputes.
- Domain in the developer's name. Non-negotiable — it must be yours.
What to prepare before asking for quotes
You will get faster, cheaper and more accurate quotes with these ready: your list of services, your service area, your phone and WhatsApp numbers, opening hours, 5–10 photos of real work, and two or three sentences on why customers choose you. Preparation is the cheapest discount available.
Common questions
What is the cost of website development in India in 2026?
A small business website typically costs ₹8,000–40,000 as a one-off freelance build, ₹40,000–1,50,000 through an agency, or from about ₹999/month on a subscription that includes hosting and updates. E-commerce sites start considerably higher.
What are the recurring costs of a website in India?
Domain renewal is roughly ₹700–1,500 a year and hosting ₹2,000–8,000 a year. Beyond that, budget for content changes — either your time or a developer's fee. Subscription services bundle these into the monthly price.