SRAGuide · 2026
Guide · 2026
"How much does a website cost?" is the first question almost every business in India asks — and the honest answer is: it depends. A simple one-page site and a full e-commerce platform are both "websites", but they can differ in price by 50 times. That vagueness is exactly why so many business owners either overpay or end up with a cheap site that never brings a single enquiry. This guide gives you real, current 2026 numbers for website development in India, explains what actually drives the price up or down, and lists the extra costs that most agencies quietly leave out — so you can budget with clear eyes.
The prices below are SRATECH's actual published starting prices in Indian Rupees. Every studio is different, but these are realistic market figures you can use as a benchmark whether you build with us or anyone else.
Here is the short version — typical starting prices by the type of website you need:
| Type of website | Best for | Starting price (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter website (up to 5 pages) | Small business, professionals, freelancers | ₹6,999 |
| Business website (8–10 pages) | Growing SMBs needing a proper presence | ₹29,999 |
| Professional website (up to 15 pages) | Agencies, brands, manufacturers | ₹49,999 |
| Premium / corporate (up to 25 pages) | Established companies, premium presence | ₹79,999 |
| E-commerce store | Online stores and D2C brands | ₹59,999 |
| Custom web application | CRM, ERP, portals, dashboards, SaaS | ₹1,49,999 |
These are starting prices. The final figure moves up with more pages, custom design, advanced features and third-party integrations. Below, we break down exactly what pushes it in either direction. You can see the full package details on our pricing page.
Two "5-page websites" can cost ₹15,000 and ₹75,000 — and both quotes can be fair. The difference is in these five factors:
More pages mean more design and content work. A 5-page brochure site is far cheaper than a 25-page corporate site with service pages, case studies and a blog.
A ready-made template is the cheapest route. A custom, made-for-your-brand design with a proper UX process costs more but looks unique and converts better. This is usually the single biggest price lever.
A static information site is cheap. Add lead forms, WhatsApp integration, a blog/CMS, booking, login areas, dashboards or payment gateway integration, and each feature adds development time — and cost.
If you want to update pages and publish blog posts yourself, you need a CMS like WordPress or a headless setup. That convenience adds a bit to the build but saves money long-term on small edits.
Connecting your site to a CRM, payment gateway, analytics, SMS/WhatsApp APIs, or your existing software all adds scope. Each integration is extra engineering, so it shows up in the quote.
Selling online or building software costs more than a marketing site, because there is real functionality behind it.
| Project | What you get | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce (small store) | Catalogue, cart, checkout, payment gateway, admin panel — up to ~100 products | ₹59,999 |
| E-commerce (growing brand) | Advanced filters, order tracking, multiple payment options, notifications — up to ~500 products | ₹99,999 |
| Custom web app | Roles, dashboards, database & API, payments, cloud deployment (CRM, ERP, portals, SaaS) | ₹1,49,999 |
| Enterprise platform | Web + mobile, multiple roles, custom architecture, real-time features, scalable infra | ₹5,00,000+ |
If you also need a mobile app, budget separately: a basic Android app starts at ₹69,999 and a full Android + iOS app from ₹1,49,999. See our mobile app development page for details.
The development fee is not the whole story. A trustworthy developer lists these separately instead of hiding them. Budget for:
Where you build matters as much as what you build. Here is the honest trade-off:
| Option | Rough cost | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Shopify, etc.) | Low + monthly fees | Very small budgets, quick start | Monthly lock-in, limited customisation, you do the work |
| Freelancer | Low–medium | Simple sites on a tight budget | Availability, support and ownership can be uncertain |
| Agency / studio | Medium–high | Business-critical sites, ongoing support | Costs more; still confirm code ownership in writing |
There is no single right answer — a freelancer is perfect for a small portfolio site, while a growing business that depends on its website is usually better served by a team with a proper process and after-launch support.
A simple way to plan: decide what the website must do before you look at price. If it just needs to exist and look professional, a starter or business site is enough. If it must generate leads, add a proper CMS, strong SEO and lead forms. If it must sell, budget for e-commerce. If it runs part of your operations, that is a web application, not a website — and priced accordingly. Then add roughly 15–20% on top for the extra costs above, and always insist on an itemised quote so you know exactly what you are paying for.
One more rule: never choose on price alone. A ₹10,000 website that no customer can find on Google, or that you do not own, is more expensive than a ₹40,000 site that brings you enquiries for years.