“How much does a website cost?” is the first question almost every business asks, and the honest answer is: it depends on what you need. But that isn’t helpful when you’re trying to budget. So here are real, typical price ranges for a website in Ireland in 2026, what actually drives the cost, and how to make sure you’re comparing quotes fairly.
The short answer
For most Irish businesses, a professional website lands somewhere between €2,000 and €15,000+. A simple brochure site sits at the lower end; a custom-designed marketing site or an online shop sits in the middle; a bespoke web app is higher. The range is wide because a “website” can mean five pages or a full platform.
Typical price ranges in Ireland (2026)
- Starter / brochure site (€1,500 to €4,000): a handful of pages, template-based design, ideal for a small business that just needs to be online and credible.
- Custom business & marketing site (€4,000 to €10,000): bespoke design, built to convert, with the structure and copy to actually generate enquiries.
- Ecommerce (€5,000 to €15,000+): an online shop with payments, products and shipping, scaling with the number of products and integrations.
- Custom web app (€15,000+): a bespoke platform, portal or tool built around your business logic.
These are typical market ranges, not fixed prices. The right number depends entirely on scope, which is why any good studio scopes the project before quoting.
What actually drives the cost
Four things move the price more than anything else: the number of pages and templates, whether the design is custom or template-based, the functionality (ecommerce, bookings, logins, integrations), and the content (who writes the copy and sources the images). A five-page template site and a fifty-page custom platform are both “websites,” but they are not the same job.
What a good quote should include
Cheap quotes often leave things out that you’ll pay for later. A proper quote should cover: design, development, mobile-responsiveness, basic on-page SEO, a content management system so you can edit it yourself, testing, and launch. Ask what happens after launch too, hosting, updates and support (see our website maintenance plans).
Cheap vs custom: what you’re really paying for
A €500 website and a €8,000 website can look similar in a screenshot. The difference shows up in speed, how well it ranks, how easily it converts visitors into enquiries, and whether it still works in two years. If your website is a genuine sales channel, it’s an investment, not a cost. If you just need a digital business card, a starter site is perfectly fine.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer fixed-price websites?
Yes. Once we understand your scope we give a fixed quote, so there are no surprises.
How long does a website take to build?
A starter site can be a couple of weeks; a custom or ecommerce build is typically four to eight weeks depending on scope and content.
Is there an ongoing cost?
Yes, hosting and maintenance. Budget for updates, security and support so the site stays fast and safe.
WordPress or something custom?
It depends on your needs. WordPress suits most marketing sites; a custom build suits bespoke tools and platforms. We’ll recommend honestly.
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