The Honest Answer: It Depends (But Here Are Real Numbers)
"How much does a website cost?" is the #1 question we get from Indian business owners. The frustrating answer is "it depends" — but this guide gives you concrete numbers based on real 2026 pricing.
Website Cost Breakdown by Type (India, 2026)
| Website Type | Freelancer | Small Agency | Premium Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Page (1 page) | ₹3,000–8,000 | ₹8,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–30,000 |
| Business Website (5-7 pages) | ₹6,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–40,000 | ₹40,000–1,50,000 |
| eCommerce Store | ₹15,000–30,000 | ₹30,000–80,000 | ₹80,000–3,00,000 |
| SaaS/Web App | ₹50,000–1,50,000 | ₹1,50,000–5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000+ |
| Custom Portal | ₹1,00,000+ | ₹3,00,000+ | ₹5,00,000+ |
What Affects the Cost?
1. Technology Stack
- WordPress: Cheapest but limited in speed and customization
- Next.js/React: Mid-range, best for performance and SEO
- Custom Backend (Node, Python): Higher cost, unlimited flexibility
2. Design Complexity
- Template-based: ₹5,000–15,000 (fast but generic)
- Custom UI/UX design: ₹15,000–50,000 (unique to your brand)
- Animated/interactive: ₹30,000–1,50,000 (like what we build)
3. Features & Integrations
- Basic contact form: Included in most packages
- Payment gateway: ₹5,000–15,000 additional
- AI chatbot integration: ₹15,000–40,000
- CMS for content management: ₹8,000–20,000
- Multi-language support: ₹10,000–25,000
Hidden Costs Most People Miss
Here's what many agencies don't tell you upfront:
- Domain name: ₹500–2,000/year
- Hosting: ₹0 (Vercel/Netlify free tier) to ₹5,000/month (dedicated)
- SSL certificate: Free with most modern hosts
- Email hosting: ₹100–500/month per mailbox
- Maintenance: ₹2,000–10,000/month (updates, security, backups)
- SEO: ₹5,000–25,000/month ongoing
What You Get at Different Price Points
₹6,999 (NexCraft Starter)
- 5-page responsive website with custom design
- Mobile-optimized, fast loading (sub-2s)
- Basic SEO setup and Google Analytics
- Contact form with email notifications
- 12 months SEO maintenance
- Lifetime support
₹14,999 (NexCraft Growth)
- Everything in Starter plus advanced animations
- AI chatbot integration
- Blog/CMS functionality
- Advanced SEO with schema markup
- 12 months SEO maintenance
- Priority lifetime support
₹29,999+ (NexCraft Business)
- Full custom build with premium animations
- eCommerce or complex functionality
- Dashboard/admin panel
- API integrations
- 24 months SEO maintenance
- Dedicated lifetime support
Red Flags When Hiring a Developer
Watch out for:
- No portfolio or live examples
- Prices that seem too good to be true (₹2,000 for a full website)
- No clear timeline or milestones
- Using outdated technology (Flash, old PHP)
- No post-launch support included
- Asking for 100% payment upfront
Our Recommendation
For most Indian businesses starting out, a ₹7,000–30,000 investment in a modern website delivers the best ROI. You'll get a professional online presence, Google visibility, and a platform that grows with your business.
Want a transparent quote? Contact us — we'll itemize everything with no hidden costs.