Website Cost Calculator
Compare typical upfront costs, monthly bills, and your time before choosing who builds your site.
| Option | Upfront | Per month | Your setup time |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder | $0–$300 | $15–$80 | 25–65 hours |
| Freelancer | $1,000–$6,000 | $20–$200 | 3–10 hours |
| Traditional agency | $3,000–$15,000 | $100–$500 | 4–12 hours |
| Plainform done-for-you | $0–$0 | $497–$497 | 2–6 hours |
These are broad budgeting estimates for a simple service-business site, not survey data or current vendor quotes. More pages and features raise the freelancer and agency estimates. DIY apps can raise monthly bills. Your time has a cost too: multiply hours by what one hour of your time is worth.
Plainform is $497/month ($5,964 over 12 months). Normal setup is $497, waived for the first 10 clients. Only 10 spots. Hosting, local search setup, your dashboard, and monthly care are included. Third-party booking/payment fees and custom features are not priced here. We confirm fit before you sign up.
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How much should a small-business website cost?
Costs depend on the pages, features, and who does the work. These broad planning ranges include setup, ongoing care, and time. They are not quotes.