Free tool

Website cost calculator

Wondering what a website should actually cost your small business? Pick what you need and compare typical agency, freelancer, and DIY prices side by side.

1. What kind of website do you need?

2. Any extras?

Online booking / schedulingBlog / articles for SEOPhoto gallery / portfolioQuote or contact formsCustomer portal / login area

3. What it typically costs

Design agency

$3,000–$8,000

one-time, plus $50-$200/mo maintenance

Typical freelancer

$800–$2,000

one-time, support varies a lot

DIY builder

$190-$550/yr

plus your nights and weekends

Ranges are typical published market rates for the US, rounded. Every project is different.

For comparison

Designs by Josh: $100 one-time, or $20/month managed

The managed plan includes design, hosting, edits whenever you need them, and ongoing SEO care, with a simple 2-month minimum. No surprise invoices.

See the $20/month plan Advanced plan ($50/mo)

Why such a big range?

Website pricing swings on three things: who builds it (agency overhead vs a solo designer), what it does (a booking system costs more than a photo gallery), and what happens after launch (hosting, updates, and fixes are where DIY builders and cheap builds get expensive).

Want the long version? Read our guide: How much does a small business website cost?