Websites, AI & software
How much does a website cost in India in 2026?
Typical website prices in India for small businesses, from one-page sites to e-commerce stores, what drives the cost, yearly running costs (domain, hosting, email), and questions to ask before you pay.
Website prices in India vary a lot: the same five-page site can be quoted at ₹15,000 by a freelancer and several lakh by a large agency. This guide gives typical ranges so you can judge a quote, and explains what actually changes the price.
Typical price ranges (2026)
These are common market ranges, not fixed prices.
| Type of website | Typical one-time cost |
|---|---|
| One-page site (about you, services, contact, WhatsApp button) | ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 |
| Small business site (5 to 10 pages, mobile-friendly, basic SEO) | ₹15,000 to ₹1,00,000 |
| E-commerce store (Shopify or WooCommerce, payments, products) | ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 |
| Custom website or web app (bookings, portals, dashboards) | ₹1,50,000 and up |
What drives the cost
- Number of pages and how much writing is included. Writing good content is real work.
- Custom design versus a ready-made theme.
- Features: online payments, bookings, logins, multiple languages, integrations with WhatsApp, CRM or accounting.
- SEO setup: page titles, speed, structured data and a sitemap, so Google can find you.
- Who builds it: freelancer, small studio or large agency.
Yearly running costs
| Item | Typical yearly cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name (.in or .com) | ₹500 to ₹1,500 |
| Hosting | ₹2,000 to ₹15,000 |
| Business email (per user) | ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 |
| Maintenance and updates (optional) | ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 |
What to ask before you pay
- Will I own the domain and have the login? It should be registered in your name.
- What exactly is included? Pages, revisions, content writing, photos, SEO, training.
- Can I edit it myself afterwards?
- Is it fast on a phone? Ask for a PageSpeed score on a site they've built.
- What happens after launch? Fixes, updates, backups and who to call.
Do you need a website at all?
If customers search for what you sell, a fast, clear website with a WhatsApp button is still one of the cheapest ways to be found. Our guide to getting your first customers online shows where a website fits.
We build business websites and connect them to WhatsApp, enquiries and AI where it helps: see website development. We agree scope and price before any paid work starts.
Common questions
What is the cheapest way to get a website in India?
A one-page site on a ready-made theme, or a free website builder for the very first version. Budget for your own domain from day one.
Is a ₹5,000 website any good?
It can be fine for a simple online visiting card. Check that you own the domain, that it works well on a phone, and what happens if you need changes later.
How long does it take to build a small business website?
Usually 1 to 4 weeks, mostly depending on how quickly the text and photos are ready.
Rules, fees and programmes change often. We check these guides regularly, but always confirm on the marketplace's official seller pages or with your CA before you act.