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Pricing·April 1, 2026· [ Sjoerd Ligtvoet](https://codavo.nl/en/about)

# What does a custom website cost in 2026?

An honest overview of custom website costs. What determines the price and why is it more affordable than you think?

The question I get most often: "What does a custom website cost?" The honest answer: it depends on what you need. But I can give you a realistic picture.

## Why custom?

A template website might cost you a few hundred euros, but you get a standard result. Your business deserves better than a website that looks like a thousand others.

With custom work you get:

- A website that does exactly what your business needs
- Faster load times (no unnecessary code)
- Better visibility on Google
- A design that truly matches your brand

## Price indication

Here's a realistic overview of what you can expect:

| **Type** | **Investment** | **Delivery** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple website (5-10 pages) | €2,500 - €5,000 | From a few days |
| Website with CMS | €3,500 - €7,000 | 3-5 weeks |
| Web application | €5,000 - €10,000 | 4-8 weeks |
| SaaS platform | From €8,000 | 8+ weeks |

All prices are excluding 21% VAT.

## What determines the price?

The main factors:

1. **Complexity** - A simple business website is built faster than a platform with user accounts and payments.
2. **Design** - Do you have existing branding or does everything need to be designed from scratch?
3. **Integrations** - Connections to external systems (CRM, accounting, payment platforms) take extra time.
4. **Content** - Do you already have copy and images ready, or does that still need to be created?

## Why has custom work become affordable?

Thanks to AI-driven development, I build in days what an agency takes weeks for. Concretely: a website with 8 pages, contact form, and SEO optimization that an agency delivers in 4-6 weeks, I deliver in 1-2 weeks. Not by cutting corners, but by working smarter. AI handles the repetitive work so I spend my time on architecture, design, and your specific needs.

The result: custom quality at a fraction of agency pricing. Read more about [**how AI makes web development 3x faster**](https://codavo.nl/en/blog/ai-web-development).

## Next step

Curious what your project would cost? Try the [**cost calculator**](https://codavo.nl/en/tools/website-cost-calculator) for an instant estimate, or [**book a free call**](https://codavo.nl/en/contact) for a tailored quote.

## Frequently asked questions

[**Custom website or WordPress: the honest comparison**](https://codavo.nl/en/blog/custom-vs-wordpress) [**5 signs your business needs a web application**](https://codavo.nl/en/blog/do-you-need-a-webapp)