One of the first questions every business owner asks when planning a website is: “How much will it cost?” The honest answer depends on what you need. A simple brochure website and a full eCommerce platform are very different projects with very different price tags.
This guide gives you realistic cost ranges for different types of business websites in India for 2026.
Basic Business Website (Brochure Site)
A brochure website has 5-10 pages: Home, About, Services, Contact, and a few service detail pages. It establishes your online presence and gives potential customers the information they need.
What you get:
- Custom design (not a generic template)
- Mobile-responsive layout
- Contact form and Google Maps integration
- Basic SEO setup (meta tags, sitemap, schema markup)
- SSL certificate
- Google Analytics and Search Console setup
Cost range: Rs 15,000 - Rs 50,000
Timeline: 2-4 weeks
Ongoing costs: Domain (Rs 700-1,200/year), hosting (Rs 3,000-10,000/year), maintenance (optional, Rs 2,000-5,000/month)
Professional Business Website
A more detailed website with 10-25 pages, custom features, and content management capabilities. This is for businesses that want their website to actively generate leads.
What you get (everything above, plus):
- Content Management System (WordPress, Astro, or similar)
- Blog setup with categories
- Lead capture forms with email integration
- Testimonials and case study sections
- Speed optimization
- Advanced SEO with local business optimization
- Social media integration
Cost range: Rs 50,000 - Rs 2,00,000
Timeline: 4-8 weeks
eCommerce Website
An online store where customers can browse products, add to cart, and pay online. The cost varies significantly based on the number of products and features needed.
What you get:
- Product catalog with categories and filters
- Shopping cart and checkout flow
- Payment gateway integration (Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree)
- Order management dashboard
- Inventory tracking
- Shipping integration
- Email notifications (order confirmation, shipping updates)
- Customer accounts and order history
Cost range:
- Small store (up to 50 products): Rs 30,000 - Rs 1,00,000
- Medium store (50-500 products): Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 3,00,000
- Large store (500+ products, custom features): Rs 3,00,000 - Rs 10,00,000+
Timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on complexity
Platform choices:
- WooCommerce (WordPress) — most popular in India, flexible, large ecosystem
- Shopify — easiest to manage, monthly subscription (Rs 2,000-20,000/month)
- Custom build — for unique requirements, highest cost
Custom Web Application
A web application is software that runs in the browser. Examples include booking systems, CRM tools, inventory management systems, and SaaS products.
What you get:
- Custom-built features specific to your business workflow
- User authentication and role-based access
- Database design and management
- API development for integrations
- Admin dashboard and reporting
Cost range: Rs 2,00,000 - Rs 15,00,000+
Timeline: 2-6 months
This is the category where costs vary the most. A simple booking tool might cost Rs 2,00,000, while a complex multi-tenant SaaS platform could run into lakhs.
What Affects the Price
Several factors push the cost up or down:
Design complexity: A clean, minimal design costs less than a heavily illustrated, animation-rich experience. Custom graphics and icon sets add to the cost.
Number of pages: More pages means more design and development time.
Custom features: Payment processing, user accounts, dashboards, third-party integrations, and real-time features all add cost.
Content creation: If you need the agency to write copy, take photos, or create videos, that is additional.
E-commerce complexity: Product variants, custom pricing rules, multi-vendor support, and subscription billing increase costs.
DIY vs Hiring a Professional
DIY (using Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress templates):
- Cost: Rs 0-15,000 (plus your time)
- Good for: Side projects, testing a business idea, very tight budgets
- Risk: Looks generic, limited SEO, hard to scale
Freelancer:
- Cost: Rs 10,000 - Rs 1,50,000
- Good for: Small to medium projects with clear requirements
- Risk: Availability, single point of failure
Agency:
- Cost: Rs 30,000 - Rs 10,00,000+
- Good for: Professional projects, ongoing support, complex requirements
- Risk: Higher cost, but usually better process and reliability
The Real Cost: Ongoing Expenses
The upfront build cost is only part of the picture. Budget for these recurring expenses:
- Domain renewal: Rs 700-1,200/year
- Hosting: Rs 3,000-50,000/year depending on type
- SSL certificate: Free (Let’s Encrypt) to Rs 5,000/year
- Maintenance and updates: Rs 2,000-10,000/month
- Content updates: Varies based on frequency
- SEO and marketing: Rs 10,000-50,000/month if you invest in growth
How to Get Accurate Quotes
When requesting quotes from agencies or freelancers, prepare these details:
- The purpose of the website (information, leads, sales, bookings)
- Number of pages or products you need
- Any specific features you have in mind
- Examples of websites you like
- Your timeline and budget range
Vague requirements lead to vague quotes. The more specific you are, the more accurate the estimate will be.
Get a Quote
Contact 24Bit System for a detailed quote based on your specific requirements. We build business websites, eCommerce stores, and custom web applications for businesses across India.
