If you've asked three different agencies for a quote, you've probably gotten three very different numbers — anywhere from ₹15,000 to ₹5,00,000+. That range isn't agencies padding their prices; it reflects genuinely different products. Here's what actually separates a ₹20,000 website from a ₹2,00,000 one, so you can tell what you're really paying for before you sign anything.
The three broad price bands
- ₹15,000 – ₹50,000: A brochure-style site — home, about, services, contact. Good for establishing credibility when someone Googles you. No custom functionality beyond a contact form.
- ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000: Business sites with real functionality — booking systems, payment integration, a blog, an admin panel so you can update content yourself without calling the developer every time.
- ₹2,00,000+: Custom web applications — think a full ordering platform, a client portal, or a SaaS product. This is software development, not just a website.
What actually drives the cost
- Number of unique page designs — not total pages. A blog with one template and 50 posts costs the same to build as one with 3 posts. What's expensive is unique layouts.
- Custom functionality — booking systems, payment gateways, multi-user dashboards, and third-party integrations (CRM, WhatsApp, SMS) each add real development time.
- Content readiness — if you don't have copy, photos, or a logo ready, expect extra time and cost for content creation, not just building.
- Ongoing maintenance — a one-time build is cheaper upfront than a retainer, but if your site needs regular updates, factor in monthly maintenance from the start rather than as a surprise later.
The question that matters more than the price
Before comparing quotes, ask what happens after launch. A cheap site with no support plan often costs more in the long run — every small change becomes a new invoice, and if the developer disappears, you're stuck. Ask specifically: who owns the code, where is it hosted, and what does a content update cost six months from now?
If you want a straight answer on what your specific project would actually cost, we'll give you a real number after a short conversation — no inflated "starting from" pricing designed to get you on a call.