If you've asked any developer or agency "website banane mein kitna paisa lagega?" — you've probably gotten wildly different answers. Some say ₹5,000. Some say ₹5 lakh. Both can be true depending on what you actually want.
In this guide, we break down exactly what different types of websites cost in India in 2025 — and more importantly, what actually affects the price so you can make an informed decision.
The 4 Main Types of Websites and Their Cost
1. Business / Information Website
This is a website that tells people who you are, what you do, where you're located, and how to contact you. 5–8 pages: Home, About, Services, Gallery, and Contact. This is what most small businesses — shops, clinics, coaching centres, restaurants — actually need.
| What's Included | Price Range (India) |
|---|---|
| Basic landing page (1 page, template) | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Business website (5–8 pages, custom design) | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Business website with SEO + blog | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
2. E-Commerce / Online Store
If you want to sell products online and accept payments, you need an e-commerce website. The price depends heavily on how many products you have, whether you need inventory management, and how custom the design needs to be.
| Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| WooCommerce store (WordPress, template) | ₹30,000 – ₹70,000 |
| WooCommerce with custom design | ₹70,000 – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Fully custom e-commerce platform | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh+ |
3. Web Application (with login, database, features)
A web application is more than a website — it's a software product that people log into and use. Think: fee management system for a school, inventory tracking for a shop, booking system for a clinic. These require backend development, databases, and more complex logic.
| Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Simple web app (1–3 features, login, basic admin) | ₹70,000 – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Medium web app (5–10 features, multiple user roles) | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh |
| Complex SaaS or enterprise app | ₹5 lakh – ₹25 lakh+ |
4. Mobile App
Mobile apps are significantly more expensive than websites because they require separate development for Android (and iOS if needed), app store submission, device testing, and ongoing updates.
| Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Simple Android app (React Native / Flutter) | ₹70,000 – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Medium app (Android + iOS, multiple features) | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh |
| Complex app with backend + real-time features | ₹5 lakh+ |
What Makes a Website More Expensive?
The price isn't arbitrary. Here are the things that drive cost up:
- Custom design vs template: A unique design that reflects your brand takes 3–5× longer than slapping a template on. The difference in quality is significant.
- Number of pages and features: Every additional page, form, or feature takes time to design and build.
- Backend and database: Anything that requires storing data, user accounts, or dynamic content needs backend development — which is the most technically complex part.
- Integrations: Payment gateways, WhatsApp API, SMS, third-party APIs — each integration adds cost.
- Mobile responsiveness: Properly adapting a design for every screen size (not just "it works on mobile") takes additional time.
- SEO setup: Structured data, page speed optimisation, meta tags, sitemap — proper SEO requires a separate phase of work.
Red Flags: When the Price is Too Low
Signs a quote is suspiciously low:
- No written proposal — just a verbal or WhatsApp quote
- They can't explain what technology they'll use
- No mention of who owns the source code after the project
- They promise delivery in 2–3 days for a multi-page site
- No support period mentioned
What KaimurTech Charges
To be fully transparent, here's what we charge for our most common project types:
| Project Type | Our Price Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Business website (5–8 pages) | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| E-commerce store (WooCommerce) | ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| Web application (login, admin, database) | ₹70,000 – ₹2 lakh | 4–8 weeks |
| Mobile app (Android, React Native) | ₹70,000 – ₹3 lakh | 6–12 weeks |
We give written, fixed quotes after a free consultation. You know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting before you commit to anything.
We're based in Kaimur (Bhabua), Bihar, and we work with businesses from across the region — Sasaram, Rohtas, Buxar, Arrah, Patna, and even clients near Varanasi and Chandauli in eastern UP who prefer working with a team that understands the local context. Remote projects work exactly the same way.
Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About
The quoted price for building a website is only part of the story. Here are the ongoing costs most business owners discover after the project is done:
Domain Name
A .com domain costs ₹800–₹1,200/year. A .in domain is ₹500–₹700/year. You pay this annually to keep your web address. Miss one renewal and you lose the domain — and potentially years of SEO ranking.
Web Hosting
Shared hosting (fine for small business websites) costs ₹2,000–₹6,000/year. VPS for web applications: ₹6,000–₹24,000/year. At KaimurTech we handle hosting setup and recommend the right plan.
Maintenance and Updates
Websites need updates — security patches, content changes, new features. Some developers charge ₹3,000–₹10,000/month for maintenance. We include 3 months of free support after every project so you're not abandoned on day one after handover.
Content and Photography
The developer builds the structure. Photos, product descriptions, and text are usually your job — unless you pay extra. Professional photography in Bihar costs ₹5,000–₹20,000. Budget for this separately.
Questions to Ask Before You Pay Anyone
Before signing any agreement or paying an advance, ask these questions. A trustworthy developer will answer all of them clearly:
- Will I own the source code after the project? (The answer must be yes.)
- Is the domain registered in my name or yours? (Must be yours.)
- Will I have access to my own hosting control panel?
- What happens if I need changes 6 months after launch?
- Can I see 2–3 live websites you've built?
- Do you provide a written contract or agreement?
- What is included in the support period — and what costs extra?
A developer who gets defensive about these questions is someone to walk away from. These are standard, reasonable questions that any professional will answer without hesitation.
Website Costs in Bihar — The Local Reality
In Bihar, quotes for the same project range from ₹3,000 to ₹5 lakh+. This gap exists because:
- Freelancers on OLX/social media often quote ₹3,000–₹8,000 for a "complete website" — almost always a free WordPress template with your logo pasted on, no custom design.
- Local agencies in Patna typically quote ₹25,000–₹80,000 for a business site with varying quality.
- Out-of-state agencies from Delhi or Mumbai charge more but often don't understand the Bihar market context.
Working with a team in Bihar — like us, in Kaimur (Bhabua), serving Sasaram, Buxar, Arrah, Patna, and eastern UP near Varanasi and Chandauli — means you get people who understand your market, can meet in person, and won't make you feel like a burden when you call.
The Bottom Line
A good website is an investment, not an expense. A ₹50,000 website that brings you 5 new customers a month pays for itself in 2–3 months. A ₹5,000 template that no one can find on Google is money wasted.
Get multiple quotes, ask for written proposals, make sure you own the code — and choose a team you can actually communicate with after launch.
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