What Does Website Development Cost?
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Website development costs in the Netherlands vary significantly depending on the type of website, desired functionality, and chosen approach. This overview provides realistic price indications for 2026.
Price Indications by Website Type
Pricing depends on complexity, design requirements, and technical specifications. Below is an overview of common price ranges in the Netherlands.
- Simple business website (3-5 pages): from €899, ideal for freelancers and small business owners
- Extended business website (5-15 pages): from €1,499, with portfolio, blog and contact forms
- Webshop / E-commerce: from €2,499, with product catalog, payment integration and inventory management
- Custom web application: Discovery €399–€750 + day rate €450–€650, dashboards, client portals or SaaS platforms
- Landing page: from €499, single-page focused on conversion
What Determines the Price?
Several factors determine the final investment in your website.
- Number of pages and navigation complexity
- Custom design vs. template-based design
- Functionality: contact forms, booking systems, payments
- CMS integration for self-managing content
- SEO optimization and performance
- Multi-language support (NL/EN or more)
- Integrations with external systems (CRM, email, analytics)
Custom vs. Template: Which is Best?
A template website is faster and cheaper, but offers less flexibility and may perform worse in SEO. A custom website is fully tailored to your brand, audience, and business goals. At AEH Web Services, we build custom websites that go live within 1-2 weeks.
Ongoing Costs After Launch
Besides the one-time build costs, there are ongoing expenses to consider.
- Hosting: €10–€25/month depending on platform (Vercel, AWS, traditional)
- Domain name: €10–€15/year renewal
- SSL certificate: often included with hosting
- Maintenance and updates: from €49/month, security patches, content updates, bugfixes
- SEO and marketing: ongoing optimization for visibility
Price Differences: Freelancer vs Agency
The price for the same website can vary significantly depending on who you hire. A large web agency easily charges €5,000-€15,000 for a business website due to overhead, project managers and multiple specialists. An experienced freelance developer offers the same quality at a fraction of the price, because you work directly with the builder.
How to Save on Website Costs?
There are smart ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
- Start small and expand later - begin with the pages you need now
- Provide content (text and photos) yourself - this saves development time
- Choose a freelancer over an agency - direct communication, no overhead
- Choose modern technology (Next.js) - lower hosting and maintenance costs
- Bundle hosting and maintenance - often cheaper than buying separately
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Frequently asked questions
What does a simple website cost?
A simple business website with 3-5 pages starts from €899. The exact price depends on your design and functionality requirements. Request a free quote for a custom price.
Are there hidden costs?
No. At AEH Web Services, I work with transparent, fixed pricing. You receive a detailed quote upfront so you know exactly what to expect.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, I offer flexible payment arrangements. Usually we work with a deposit at the start and the remainder upon delivery.
What is included in the price?
Design, development, responsive optimization, basic SEO, testing phase and deployment. Hosting and domain name are separate.
How long until my website is live?
A standard business website is delivered within 1-2 weeks. More complex projects with custom functionality take 4-8 weeks.
Are website costs higher than previous years?
It depends. Due to AI tools and more efficient workflows, some websites have actually become cheaper. Complex custom projects have stayed comparable. The biggest savings come from choosing a freelancer over an agency.
What is the cheapest option for a website?
A professional landing page from €499. This is a single page with all essential information, optimized for conversion and SEO. Ideal starting point for freelancers and small business owners.
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