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What drives the cost of a website in India.

By the made. by ac team · 2026-10-04 · 5 min read

Website quotes vary because they are rarely for the same thing. Scope, design depth, integrations, content and support change the number far more than the company's size. We will not print a price list that would be wrong for you, but we can show what moves the cost and how to get quotes you can compare.

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The six things that move the number

  • Scope: how many pages, and whether it needs a database, logins or an admin
  • Design: a custom identity and layouts versus a lightly adapted template
  • Integrations: payments, WhatsApp, booking, point-of-sale and email
  • Content: who writes, photographs and translates it
  • Languages: Telugu or Hindi done properly takes extra care
  • Support: what happens after launch, and how fast

Why a very low quote should worry you

A quote far below the rest usually leaves something out: design depth, testing, content, search basics or support. Ask what is not included. Find out who owns the domain, hosting and code.

How to get quotes you can compare

Write one short brief and send it to every company, then compare the same list.

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How we quote

We scope first, usually after a short call, and quote against a written plan. We would rather tell you a project does not need a custom build than sell you one.

Questions we get asked

Straight answers.

Is a template site cheaper?

Usually, and fine for some businesses. Custom design costs more and pays back when the brand and conversion matter.

Do I pay for hosting separately?

Often. Ask which accounts are in your name and what the yearly costs are.

Does a website need ongoing costs?

Hosting, domain and some maintenance, yes. Support after launch is worth agreeing on.

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