A website in India can cost anywhere from ₹8,000 for a simple landing page to ₹10 lakh or more for a custom web application. The price depends on what the site has to do, not just how it looks. This guide breaks down typical 2026 prices for business websites, WooCommerce stores and custom apps, the yearly costs most quotes leave out, and how to tell a fair quote from one that will cost you later.
Quick answer: website development cost in India (2026)
These are typical market ranges for professionally built websites in India. Freelancers and template-only builders can be cheaper; large agencies can be more expensive.
| Type of website | Typical price in India | Usual timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page (1 page) | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000 | 3–7 days | Ads, a single offer, events, course admissions |
| Business website (5–10 pages) | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | 2–4 weeks | Clinics, schools, consultants, local businesses |
| Custom WordPress website (design from scratch) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 | 3–6 weeks | Brands that need a unique design and easy editing |
| Figma to WordPress / Elementor | ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 per page | 1–3 weeks | Agencies and designers with a ready design |
| WooCommerce online store | ₹40,000 – ₹2,00,000 | 3–6 weeks | Shops selling products with online payments |
| Custom web app (MERN stack) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹10,00,000+ | 6–20 weeks | Portals, dashboards, CRMs, SaaS products |
What affects the price of a website
Two websites can look similar and still have very different prices. These are the factors that move the number most:
- Number of pages and templates. Ten pages that share one layout cost less than five pages that each need their own design.
- Design approach. A customised theme is cheaper than a fully custom design made in Figma first. Custom design costs more but makes your brand stand out.
- Features. Booking forms, payment gateways, member logins, multi-language content, course listings and CRM connections each add work.
- Content. If you supply text and photos, the cost stays lower. Copywriting, product uploads and photography are usually billed separately.
- Integrations. Connecting Razorpay, WhatsApp, Google Sheets, Salesforce or an n8n automation takes extra setup and testing.
- Speed and SEO setup. A site built with clean structure, fast loading and proper SEO from day one costs a little more but saves you a rebuild later.
One-time cost vs yearly running costs
The build price is only part of the total. Every website also has running costs, and a cheap quote often hides them.
| Running cost | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name (.com or .in) | ₹800 – ₹1,500 per year | Always register it in your own name |
| Hosting | ₹3,000 – ₹15,000 per year | Online stores need better hosting than a basic site |
| SSL certificate | Free – ₹5,000 per year | Most good hosts include a free SSL |
| Premium plugins and theme | ₹0 – ₹15,000 per year | Elementor Pro, backup and security plugins |
| Maintenance and support | ₹2,000 – ₹10,000 per month | Updates, backups, security checks and small changes |
WordPress vs custom code: which should you choose?
Choose WordPress for business websites, blogs, course pages and most online stores. It is faster to build, you can edit content yourself with Elementor, and WooCommerce handles products, payments and GST-ready invoices.
Choose a custom MERN app when the website is really software: a student portal, a booking system with complex rules, a multi-vendor marketplace or a SaaS product. It costs more, but it does exactly what your business needs and scales with it.
How to avoid overpaying (or underpaying)
The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest website. Watch for these red flags:
- The domain or hosting is registered in the developer’s name, not yours.
- The quote has no list of pages, features or revisions.
- There is no mention of mobile testing, speed or basic SEO.
- Pirated (nulled) themes or plugins are used to cut cost. These are a common source of hacked sites.
- No support after launch, or no clear price for future changes.
A fair quote lists every page and feature, says who owns what, states the timeline, and includes a short support period after launch.
What you get with WebCoreCreatives
At WebCoreCreatives in Ajmer, every project starts with a free consultation and ends with a fixed quote, so the price does not change halfway through. Every website we build includes:
- Mobile-first, responsive design built in WordPress and Elementor (or the MERN stack for custom apps)
- Basic on-page SEO: page titles, meta descriptions, clean headings and a sitemap
- Speed optimisation and an SSL setup
- Contact or enquiry forms connected to your email or WhatsApp
- Domain and hosting registered in your name
- Training so you can edit your own content
- Support after launch
We have built business websites for schools, service companies and online shops in India and the UK, including Tiny Tots Academy and CHF Parking. Have a design ready? We also offer Figma to WordPress development for agencies and designers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic website cost in India?
A basic 5–10 page business website usually costs between ₹15,000 and ₹60,000 in 2026, plus yearly costs for domain and hosting of around ₹4,000 to ₹15,000.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in India?
A WooCommerce online store typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹2,00,000, depending on the number of products, payment gateways, shipping rules and custom features.
Is WordPress cheaper than a custom-coded website?
Yes. WordPress websites are usually cheaper and faster to build because they use a proven platform. Custom-coded apps cost more but suit complex software like portals, dashboards and SaaS products.
How long does it take to build a website?
A landing page takes about a week, a business website 2–4 weeks, an online store 3–6 weeks and a custom web app 6–20 weeks, depending on features and how quickly content is ready.
Are there yearly charges after the website is built?
Yes. You pay yearly for the domain and hosting, and optionally for premium plugins and a maintenance plan that covers updates, backups and security.
Can I update the website myself after launch?
Yes. WordPress websites built with Elementor let you edit text, images and pages yourself. WebCoreCreatives gives every client a short training session at handover.
Get a fixed quote for your website
Tell us what you need and we will reply within 24 hours with a plan, a timeline and a fixed price. Contact WebCoreCreatives or call / WhatsApp +91 9887669979.