Pricing
How much does a website cost in 2026?
CreateIT's starting prices for website and system development, the main cost drivers and what to check when comparing proposals.
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How much to budget
You cannot price a website properly by the number of pages alone. The price also depends on the amount of design work, on content structure, functionality, integrations, language versions and data migration, and on the requirements for performance, security and site administration. That is why the figures below are CreateIT's starting prices for each type of project, not Latvian market averages.
| Project type | From (excl. VAT) | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Company website | €2,900 | 6-8 weeks |
| Online store | €3,400 | 7-10 weeks |
| Portal or system | €7,500 | 10-16 weeks |
These figures are a starting point. The scope of a specific project can change considerably, depending on what you need and how much of it is already in place. For a first estimate, try our price calculator.
What to check when comparing proposals
Two proposals with the same total price can differ widely in their scope of work. When you compare them, check that each one states clearly what it covers for analysis, UX and design, development, testing, content entry or migration, analytics, basic technical SEO, launch, training, and the warranty or maintenance terms. Not everything has to be included in every project, but it must be clear exactly what you are paying for.
What most often adds to the scope
- Integrations - connecting CRM, ERP, payment, warehouse or other systems can require an API review, data mapping, error handling and testing.
- Design and UX - a unique interface, complex user journeys and many different page layouts take more design work and testing.
- Content and migration - preparing and moving text, images, products or other content is a separate piece of work.
- Languages - a multilingual project takes more than translation. You also need to plan content structure, navigation, SEO and testing for each language version.
Where you can reduce the initial budget
If the budget is tight, it is often wiser to scale back the first version, postpone secondary sections, automation or integrations, and launch with what matters most. But you should not trade technical quality for features the project does not really need. Set priorities according to the business goal and the risk involved.
How to get prices you can compare
The more precisely you define the project scope, the more meaningfully you can compare proposals. Set out the goal, the main features, integrations, languages, existing systems and your preferred timeline. In return, the proposal must spell out the scope of work, its assumptions and what the price does not include.