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Website cost in India: a real 2026 pricing breakdown, not just “it depends.”

Wondering about website cost in India? Stack Decode breaks down real 2026 pricing for business websites, e-commerce stores, and custom builds — no hidden fees.
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Ask most agencies what a website costs and you’ll get the same non-answer: “it depends.” True, but not useful. This post breaks down actual website cost in India numbers — what you’ll really pay for a business website, an online store, or a custom web app, and where the hidden costs usually hide.

What actually changes the price

Before the numbers, it helps to know what’s actually driving them. Four things matter more than anything else — and if you’re still choosing a platform, our WordPress development and Shopify development pages compare what each one is actually good at.

Number of pages

A 5-page brochure site costs a fraction of a 20-page site with a blog, multiple service pages, and location-specific content.

Platform

WordPress or Squarespace is generally cheaper to build than a fully custom React or Next.js app, because you’re not building custom logic from scratch.

E-commerce or not

A product catalogue, payment gateway, and inventory management add real scope — expect to pay meaningfully more than a standard brochure site.

Ongoing needs

Domain renewal, hosting, security monitoring, and content updates don’t stop after launch, whether your agency handles them or you do.

Real 2026 pricing, by project type

Here’s what we actually charge — not an industry average pulled from nowhere. The published plans below are in USD; Indian clients can contact us for INR pricing.

New business or simple brochure site

Up to 5 pages

$50/month

$500/year · $30 one-time setup

INR pricing is available by enquiry for Indian clients

  • Domain registration, hosting and SSL included
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Basic SEO setup for all pages
  • Security monitoring, plugin and software updates
  • Unlimited minor changes (text & images)
  • No e-commerce or complex functionality

Small business or local service website

Up to 12 pages

$75/month

$750/year · $50 one-time setup
Everything in Basic, plus room to grow
  • Up to 12 pages website
  • Basic logo design (if you don't have any)
  • Professional email (info@companyname)
  • WhatsApp/Email support
  • No e-commerce functionality

Growing business or e-commerce store

Up to 25 pages

$100/month

$1,000/year · $70 one-time setup
Built for larger service websites and online stores
  • Everything in Basic & Starter
  • E-commerce for up to 100 products
  • Products upload
  • User login panel
  • Google Business Profile setup

Large or highly custom builds

Enterprise · scoped individually

Custom

Quoted after discovery
For complex requirements that do not fit a standard package
  • Unlimited pages and custom development
  • Advanced e-commerce or web applications
  • Custom integrations and automation
  • Dedicated support and monthly strategy call
website design scope and pricing planning for an India business website

Already have a website and just need one thing done?

Custom project pricing covers one-off work: a website redesign from $499, a landing page from $299 delivered in 3 to 5 days, mobile app development from $1,999, SEO and digital marketing from $199/month, and UI/UX design from $299. A recent example is our restaurant directory platform, built with Next.js, Node.js and MongoDB.

Student portfolio websites

If you’re a student or recent graduate needing a simple professional portfolio rather than a full business site, that’s a different price point entirely — ₹4,500 for your first year (domain, hosting, and build included), ₹8,000/year from year two. Full details on our student portfolio website page.

The hidden costs most agencies don't mention upfront

This is where a lot of website quotes get misleading. A cheap-looking build fee often doesn’t include:

Domain registration

Some agencies quote a build fee and leave you to register and pay for your own domain separately — often without telling you until later.

Hosting

A site needs somewhere to live. If hosting isn’t in the quote, budget for it separately and check whether it’s billed monthly or annually.

SSL certificates

Without one, browsers flag your site as “not secure” — a bad look for any business, and a ranking factor Google actually checks.

Post-launch support

What happens when something breaks two months after launch? If the contract has no answer, assume you’ll pay extra for every fix.

Content updates

Simple text and image changes shouldn’t need a new invoice each time — check whether minor changes are included or billed per request.

At Stack Decode, our plans are built to be genuinely all-inclusive — domain, hosting, SSL, and setup are bundled into the price you actually see, not added as surprises later.

See the full pricing breakdown for exact plan comparisons. If you want a neutral second opinion on what hosting alone should cost, the MDN guide to web project costs is a good non-salesy reference.

How to budget realistically

If you’re a student building a personal brand, a simple portfolio site is the right scope — don’t overpay for e-commerce functionality you don’t need. If you’re just getting online, Basic covers a focused five-page presence. If you’re a local service business that needs more pages and ongoing changes, Starter is the realistic fit. If you’re adding many service pages or e-commerce, budget for Growth. And if you’re building a web app, SaaS product, or platform with custom logic, expect Enterprise or custom project pricing and a proper scoping call.

Frequently asked questions

Is $50/month a realistic starting price for a business website in India?

Yes, for a straightforward 5-page business website with domain, hosting, SSL, basic SEO and no e-commerce. That’s our Basic plan at $50/month or $500/year, with INR pricing available by enquiry for Indian clients. Prices rise with page count, e-commerce needs, and custom functionality.

Why do some agencies quote much lower prices?

Often because domain, hosting, SSL, and post-launch support aren’t included and get billed separately later — or because the build uses an unmodified template rather than genuine design work.

Does website cost in India differ from international pricing?

Our published plans are priced in USD, and Indian clients can contact us for INR pricing. The scope-based logic is the same either way: more pages, e-commerce, and custom functionality all increase the price.

Is a cheaper website ever the right choice?

If your needs are genuinely simple — a portfolio, a basic brochure site — yes. Paying for a fully custom build you don’t need doesn’t make sense. The key is matching the price to actual scope, not just picking the cheapest quote.

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