How much does a website cost in 2026? A transparent pricing guide
What a website realistically costs in 2026 — from a business site to an online store and custom platforms. Transparent prices, no vague “it depends”, plus how to cut cost without hurting the result.
“How much does a website cost?” is the first question — and you usually get the most annoying answer: “it depends”. It does, indeed. But that doesn’t mean we can’t give you real numbers. Below is what a website actually costs in 2026, by type, without the runaround.
In short: the price ranges
| Project type | Realistic range | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Business website (5–15 pages) | 2,500 – 8,000 RON | Companies wanting a clear, fast presence with on-page SEO |
| Online store | 10,000 – 25,000 RON | Retail with payments, integrations and an admin panel |
| Custom platform / booking | from 15,000 RON | Bookings, complex flows, your own business logic |
Why “it depends” — and why it matters to you
Price doesn’t come from the number of pages, but from how hard the site works for you. A business website that only informs costs differently from a platform with online scheduling, payments and an admin you update yourself.
Our rule is simple: if the user stops to think, we’re not done. And that — clarity — shows up in the price, because it’s worked on, not improvised.
What any serious quote should include
- On-page SEO from the start, not “we’ll add it later”;
- real speed — a slow site loses customers before they see what you offer;
- real maintenance after launch, not “good luck and goodbye”;
- code you can build on — products that don’t break as the business grows.
What does maintenance cost?
A site isn’t a one-off expense. Budget 200–600 RON/month for updates, security and small tweaks — or pick an hours package. It’s the difference between a site that ages well and one you rebuild in two years.
How to cut cost without hurting the result
Not by cutting quality, but by ordering the project:
- Start with the essentials. Launch a solid site, add features as you grow — exactly like NovaFit, later rebuilt as NovaFit Upgrade.
- Prepare content early. Copy and photos are what delay projects most.
- Name a single decision-maker. Feedback from five voices doubles the work.
In short
A good website in 2026 isn’t the cheapest one, but the one that pays for itself through the customers it brings you. If you want a number for your specific case, tell us briefly what you want to build — we’ll reply with a realistic plan, not an “it depends”. Meanwhile, see the portfolio and the real numbers behind each project.