"How much for a website?" is a question with a huge range of honest answers — anywhere from ₹499 to several lakhs — depending entirely on what's actually being built. This post breaks down what drives the price, so you can evaluate a quote (from us or anyone else) with more confidence.
The four cost drivers
1. Number and complexity of pages
A single landing page (hero, features, contact form) is fundamentally different work from a 15-page site with a blog, product catalog, and multiple forms. More unique layouts means more design and build time.
2. Whether there's a backend
A static site (no login, no database, no dynamic content) is the cheapest category. Anything with user accounts, a database, payments, or an admin panel to manage content adds real engineering time — authentication, data validation, security review, and testing all take effort beyond the visible UI.
3. Design work vs a template
Starting from a well-built template and customizing colors, copy, and images is faster (and cheaper) than fully custom design work. Neither is "wrong" — it depends on your budget and how much the site needs to be visually distinctive.
4. Ongoing maintenance
A one-time build fee usually doesn't include hosting costs, domain renewal, or future content updates. Ask explicitly what happens after launch — some developers include a support window, others charge separately per change.
A rough (not binding) reference range
| Project type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single static landing page | ₹499 – ₹3,000 |
| Multi-page business site (5–10 pages) | ₹3,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Site with database + admin panel | ₹10,000 – ₹40,000+ |
| Full platform (auth, payments, dashboards) | ₹40,000+, scoped individually |
These are illustrative, not a fixed price list — every quote depends on the specific requirements, timeline, and revisions included.
Questions to ask before you pay
- Does the price include hosting setup, or just the code/design?
- How many rounds of revisions are included?
- Who owns the source code and domain after payment?
- What's the timeline, and what happens if it slips?
- Is there a support window after launch, and what does it cover?
Red flags
Be cautious of quotes that seem far below market rate with no clarity on scope, developers unwilling to put deliverables and timeline in writing, or anyone asking for full payment upfront with no milestone structure for larger projects.
How we quote at Knight LTD
We ask for your requirements first — even a rough description — before naming a number, because "a website" can mean wildly different amounts of work. Reach out via the contact page or Telegram for a free, specific estimate.