How Much Does a Website Cost?

Website prices range from free to several lakh rupees. The spread comes down to who builds it and what it has to do. Here's a line-by-line breakdown.

Quick answer

In India, a small website costs ₹0–₹8,000 per year using a website builder (plus ~₹500–₹1,200/year for a domain), ₹8,000–₹50,000 one-time with a freelancer, and ₹50,000–₹5,00,000+ with an agency. WeblioAI is free to start, and ₹299/month for your own domain.

Cost by who builds it

Ranges are typical market figures, not quotes; your costs depend on scope.

RouteUpfrontYearly runningNotes
Website builder (DIY)₹0₹0 – ₹7,200 + domainHosting included; you do the edits
Freelancer₹8,000 – ₹50,000₹3,000 – ₹10,000 hosting/maintenanceQuality varies widely
Agency₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000+RetainerCustom design and features

The individual cost items

  • Domain: ₹500–₹1,200 per year for .in/.com
  • Hosting: ₹1,500–₹6,000 per year (included with builders)
  • SSL certificate: often free today
  • Design/content: your time, or a designer's fee
  • Maintenance: updates, backups, changes

WeblioAI's actual prices

PlanIndiaInternationalWhat's included
Free₹0$0AI-generated site, editor, publish on WeblioAI subdomain, watermark
Starter₹299/month$9/monthCustom domain, meta title & description, no watermark, leads inbox
Business₹599/month$19/monthAdvanced SEO (share image, keywords), priority AI, unlimited leads + CSV, priority support
Agency₹1999/month$59/monthMultiple client sites, white-label, hand over sites to clients

Hidden costs to watch for

  • Renewal prices higher than first-year offers
  • Paid plugins or themes (WordPress)
  • Charges for every small change by a freelancer
  • Domain held in the developer's name

Frequently asked questions

What's the cheapest way to get a website?

A free builder plan. WeblioAI's Free plan costs nothing; you only pay when you want your own domain and other upgrades.

Is the price monthly or one-time?

WeblioAI plans are monthly. Domains are paid yearly to your registrar.

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