Website prices differ tenfold — because the word “website” hides different products. We break down the cost structure.
Why prices differ so much
A template landing page and a custom corporate site with CMS and integrations are both called “a website”, yet they are different products. The price is specialist hours: analyst, designer, developer, editor, QA. Cheap offers always economise on one stage — sometimes reasonably, but you should know what you are not paying for.
Five factors that set the budget
Page count and uniqueness; design level (functional to cinematic can differ 3–5×); functionality (CMS, accounts, payments); integrations (CRM, ERP, delivery, analytics); and content — the most underestimated item and the most common launch blocker.
Hidden costs
Domain, hosting and SSL are small but recurring. Post-launch support and promotion matter: budget the first 6–12 months of the site’s life, not just the build.
How to get an honest estimate
Don’t ask “how much is a website” — ask “how much does solving my task cost”. The more specific the brief, the tighter the range. Our project configurator builds such a brief in 10–15 minutes and shows a preliminary range.
Related questions
Is a good site possible for 50 000 ₽?
Yes — a neat template landing with sound structure. Custom design and integrations won’t fit that budget.
Why staged payment?
Each stage has a clear deliverable — prototype, design, build — and you pay for accepted stages.