Website design calculator.
Configure your exact requirements below for a transparent, real-time estimate based on our standard rate of £130 + VAT per hour.
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How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?
If you've been researching website costs, you've probably seen quotes ranging from £500 to £50,000+. Website pricing depends on what you need, and most agencies will not quote until you have sat through a sales call.
This calculator gives you an estimate up front from our hourly rate of £130 + VAT.
What affects design costs?
The size of the build is the biggest cost factor.
| Website type | Typical hours | Estimated cost (ex. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | 8 to 15 hours | £1,040 to £1,950 |
| Brochure website (5 to 10 pages) | 20 to 35 hours | £2,600 to £4,550 |
| Business website (10 to 20 pages) | 40 to 60 hours | £5,200 to £7,800 |
| E-commerce website | 80 to 120 hours | £10,400 to £15,600 |
| Web portal / membership | 120 to 180 hours | £15,600 to £23,400 |
| Enterprise solution | 200+ hours | £26,000+ |
Membership portals and enterprise builds start with a discovery phase; the calculator gives you the order of magnitude.
Agency vs freelancer vs DIY
- DIY website builders (£150 to £500 a year): cheapest option, quick to set up. The site looks like the template, ranks poorly and comes with no support.
- Freelancer (£500 to £5,000): more affordable than agencies. Quality varies, few freelancers do both design and development, and some are hard to reach after launch.
- Kickass Online (£2,500 to £50,000+): a lean core team with a planning phase, a build process and care plans after launch.
Want the real number?
Send the brief with your estimate attached and we reply with a fixed price and a date.