How much does a website cost in 2026? Real prices, item by item

"So how much is a website?" It is the first question we are asked, and fairly so: between a free plan from an online site builder and a €15,000 quote from a large agency, it is easy to get lost. Here is, in plain words, what makes up the price of a website in 2026 and how to read a quote.

The three main types of website

The price depends first on the number of pages, the features and how bespoke the design is. For a website built by a professional in France, market prices look like this:

• One-page website: a single long, well-structured page, ideal for a freelancer or a launch. Expect €800 to €2,000.
• Multi-page brochure website: 5 to 10 pages (services, projects, about, contact…), optimised for Google. Expect €2,000 to €5,000.
• Online shop: catalogue, basket, secure payment, order management. Expect €4,000 to €12,000 depending on the number of products and the integrations (stock, carriers, invoicing).

At Swiloweb, our packages start at €1,000 incl. VAT for a one-page site, €2,000 incl. VAT for a brochure site and €3,600 incl. VAT for an online shop. Our price estimator gives you a precise figure in two minutes.

What you are really paying for

A serious quote breaks the work down. Be wary of anyone who gives a single total with no explanation.

• Strategy: understanding your business, your customers and your competitors, and defining the site structure. This is what makes a website bring in enquiries instead of being a simple leaflet.
• Design: bespoke mock-ups, including the mobile version. A €60 off-the-shelf theme does not look like an identity designed for you.
• Development: build, animations, forms, loading speed, accessibility.
• Basic SEO: tags, heading structure, structured data, sitemap, Google Search Console.
• Content: copy, photos, videos. If you do not supply it, SEO copywriting is usually charged per page.
• Training and launch: being able to edit your own copy means years of independence.

The costs that come back every year

A website is a living thing. Plan for these in your yearly budget:

• Domain name: €10 to €25 a year for a .fr or a .com.
• Hosting: €60 to €250 a year for fast professional hosting with an SSL certificate and backups.
• Business email: often included with hosting, otherwise a few euros a month per mailbox.
• Maintenance: security updates, backups, monitoring, small changes. It starts at around €60 incl. VAT a month and spares you nasty surprises (hacked site, broken form, blank page after an update).

Traps to avoid

A few warning signs:

• The "free" website tied to a 36-month subscription: you usually end up paying more, and the site is not yours.
• A domain name registered in the supplier's name: insist that it is registered in yours. It is your address on the internet.
• No administrator access: you must be able to take your site with you if you change supplier.
• No tested mobile version: more than 60% of visits come from a phone.

How to compare two quotes

Ask each supplier these five questions: how many pages and mock-ups are included? How many rounds of changes? Who writes the copy? Who owns the site and the domain? What happens after launch? The answers often tell you more than the total at the bottom.

A good website is not an expense: it is a salesperson working around the clock. The real question is not "how much does it cost?" but "how many customers will it bring me?".

What next?

Estimate your project with our estimator, or talk to us directly: we reply within one working day with a clear, itemised proposal and no obligation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a brochure website cost for a small business in 2026?

For a brochure website built by a professional, expect €2,000 to €5,000 depending on the number of pages and how bespoke the design is. At Swiloweb, in Toulouse, a brochure site starts at €2,000 incl. VAT, a one-page site at €1,000 incl. VAT and an online shop at €3,600 incl. VAT.

What are the yearly costs of a website?

Plan for the domain name (€10 to €25 a year), professional hosting (€60 to €250 a year) and, if you want it, maintenance, which starts at around €60 incl. VAT a month.

Is a "free" website with a subscription a good deal?

Rarely: over 36 months the total often exceeds the price of a website you buy outright, and the site usually does not belong to you. Insist that the site and the domain name are in your name.

How do I compare two website quotes?

Compare the number of pages and mock-ups included, the number of rounds of changes, who writes the copy, who owns the site and the domain, and what is planned after launch.