Why is a hand-built site more expensive than Wix or Jimdo?

It is more expensive upfront and cheaper over time: no monthly platform fee, no plugin licences, no performance ceiling, and you own the code. Over three years a custom site often costs less than a builder subscription plus the hours fighting it.

Can I start small and extend later?

Yes, and we recommend it. A landing page with a clean structure can grow into a full site without a rebuild; that path is part of the initial quote.

Are there grants for websites in Germany?

Sometimes: regional digitalisation programmes (e.g. Baden-Württemberg's Digitalisierungsprämie when it is open) and the KfW have funded website projects. We can point you to the current options; we do not handle the application.

Do you charge hourly or fixed?

Fixed, for scoped projects. Hourly only for ongoing care and small changes after launch, so you always know what a project costs before it starts.

What does a website cost in Germany? Real price ranges for 2026

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Our typical ranges

Landing page / one-pager: €1,500 – 3,500
Company website (5–12 pages, bilingual): €3,500 – 9,000
Online shop: from €6,000
Web app / customer portal: from €10,000
Relaunch of an existing site: €2,500 – 8,000

Every project gets a fixed written quote after a short call. These are guide values, not a price list.

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What moves the price

Page count and languages, custom design versus refined system, integrations (booking, CRM, payment), the amount of copywriting and photography needed, and whether an admin area is required. Speed and accessibility are not extras — they are in every quote.

03

Running costs after launch

Domain and hosting for a typical company site: €10–30 per month. Optional care plan (updates, monitoring, small changes): from €90 per month. No licence fees, because we do not build on paid page builders or plugins.

Always included in a quote

Design and development
Mobile-first, responsive build
Performance target: Lighthouse 95+
Accessibility basics (WCAG 2.1 AA)
SEO foundation, sitemap, structured data
Launch, hand-off, 30 days of fixes

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why is a hand-built site more expensive than Wix or Jimdo?: It is more expensive upfront and cheaper over time: no monthly platform fee, no plugin licences, no performance ceiling, and you own the code. Over three years a custom site often costs less than a builder subscription plus the hours fighting it.
Can I start small and extend later?: Yes, and we recommend it. A landing page with a clean structure can grow into a full site without a rebuild; that path is part of the initial quote.
Are there grants for websites in Germany?: Sometimes: regional digitalisation programmes (e.g. Baden-Württemberg's Digitalisierungsprämie when it is open) and the KfW have funded website projects. We can point you to the current options; we do not handle the application.
Do you charge hourly or fixed?: Fixed, for scoped projects. Hourly only for ongoing care and small changes after launch, so you always know what a project costs before it starts.

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