How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? RON/EUR Price Table, No Surprises

In 2026, a presentation website in Romania costs between 500 and 2,500 EUR (approximately 2,500–12,500 RON), with a median of around 1,000 EUR. A custom-coded website with unique design costs 2,500–6,000 EUR, and an online store 4,000–10,000 EUR. Below you will find the full table, the cost breakdown and the traps to avoid.

"How much does a website cost?" is probably the most frequent question we receive, and also the one the market answers most evasively: "it depends", "request a quote", "starting from X EUR". We believe price transparency is not a commercial risk but a sign of respect. That is why, in this guide, we lay out the real price ranges of the Romanian market in 2026, explain exactly where the money goes, and show you how to compare offers so you pay neither too much nor "too little" (yes, that can cost you dearly too). If you want our concrete numbers, they are published openly in our pricing packages. See also how we work on our website development in Bucharest page.

Website Price Table 2026: RON and EUR, by Website Type

In short: in the Romanian market of 2026, prices start below 500 EUR for a do-it-yourself template website and can exceed 10,000 EUR for enterprise platforms. For most small and medium businesses, the realistic budget sits between 1,000 and 6,000 EUR. The table below uses an approximate rate of 5 RON/EUR.

Website type	EUR range	RON range (approx.)	Typical delivery time
DIY template website (you build it yourself)	under 500 EUR	under 2,500 RON	1–2 weeks
Presentation website (5–10 pages)	500–2,500 EUR	2,500–12,500 RON	2–6 weeks
Custom website (code, unique design)	2,500–6,000 EUR	12,500–30,000 RON	4–10 weeks
Online store (e-commerce)	4,000–10,000 EUR	20,000–50,000 RON	6–12 weeks
Web application / enterprise platform	10,000+ EUR	50,000+ RON	3–6+ months

A few honest clarifications about these ranges:

The median for a presentation website is around 1,000 EUR. Below 700–800 EUR you will almost certainly receive a lightly customized template; above 1,500 EUR you should already get dedicated design, polished copy and serious optimization.
The ranges overlap intentionally. A complex presentation website (multilingual, with animations, with CRM integration) can cost as much as a simple online store. The number of features matters more than the label.
The extremes exist and are legitimate. A freelancer starting out may deliver below these ranges; a large Bucharest agency may charge double for the same brief. What matters is what you get for the price, not just the price.

What You Are Actually Paying For When You Order a Website

Direct answer: the price of a website is made up of design, development, content, basic SEO, hosting and domain and maintenance. Development and design typically account for 60–75% of the budget, with the rest split between content, optimization and infrastructure.

When an offer simply says "presentation website – 1,200 EUR", you do not know what you are buying. Here is the breakdown you should request in any offer:

Design (15–30% of the budget). This covers page structure (wireframes), visual identity applied to the website, mobile and desktop versions. The difference between "we pick a template" and "we design from scratch" is the main explanation for large price variations.
Development (35–50%). Turning the design into a working website: code, forms, integrations (payments, invoicing, CRM, bookings), admin panel, testing across browsers and devices.
Content (5–15%). Copy, photos, translations. Many clients assume it is included; many agencies assume the client provides it. Clarify this before signing — it is one of the most common sources of delays and extra costs.
Basic SEO (5–10%). Correct heading structure, meta descriptions, loading speed, sitemap, structured data, Google indexing. Note: "basic SEO" does not mean promotion or monthly articles — those are separate, recurring services.
Hosting and domain (2–5%). Small but recurring costs — detailed below.
Maintenance (10–20% of the project value, annually). Updates, backups, security, small changes. It is the cost most often "forgotten" in offers.

A sample calculation for a 4,000 EUR custom website: approximately 1,000 EUR design, 1,800 EUR development, 400 EUR content, 300 EUR basic SEO and setup, with the rest going to infrastructure and project management. Exact figures differ from project to project, but the order of magnitude should appear in any serious offer. You can see how we structure these stages on our services page.

Custom vs. Template: Why the Price Differs 3–5x

In short: a template website reuses existing design and code, which is why it costs 500–1,500 EUR; a custom website is designed and coded for your business, which is why it costs 2,500–6,000 EUR. You pay the difference for uniqueness, performance and room to grow — not for "the same thing, but pricier".

Concretely, what you get extra with a custom website:

Unique design. Nobody else has the same website. With a template, the same theme is used by hundreds or thousands of sites.
Performance. A coded website loads only what it needs. Universal themes load dozens of scripts "just in case", which shows directly in loading speed and Google rankings.
Security and simpler maintenance. No dozens of third-party plugins that need constant updating and that represent the main attack vector on popular-platform websites.
Freedom to extend. Any future functionality (price calculator, client portal, ERP integration) is built naturally, not "patched" over the theme's limitations.

This does not mean a template is the wrong choice in every situation. If you need a simple, fast and cheap online presence, and the website is not a primary sales channel, a well-chosen template does the job. We wrote a detailed comparison, with arguments for both options, in the article custom website or WordPress.

The practical rule we recommend: if the website only needs to exist, a template is enough; if the website needs to sell, differentiate or automate, custom pays for itself quickly.

Not sure which scenario fits you? Send us a few lines about your project via the contact page and we will tell you honestly, within 24 hours, which option makes sense for your budget — including if the answer is "you do not need custom".

Hidden and Recurring Costs: What You Pay After Launch

Direct answer: after launch, a website costs 10–15 EUR per year for the domain, 50–300 EUR per year for hosting and 10–20% of the project value for maintenance. For a 3,000 EUR website, that means a realistic recurring budget of 400–700 EUR per year.

These are the costs many offers omit and clients discover in the first year after launch:

The domain: 10–15 EUR/year. For .ro, payment is annual. Always check that the domain is registered in your company's name, not the agency's — it is your asset, not theirs.
Hosting: 50–300 EUR/year. A presentation website runs well on 50–100 EUR/year hosting. An online store with traffic needs more serious resources — 150–300 EUR/year or more.
The SSL certificate: usually free. If someone invoices you separately tens of euros per year for standard SSL, ask why — free solutions like Let's Encrypt are the industry standard.
Maintenance: 10–20% of the project value, annually. It includes security updates, backups, monitoring, small content changes. For websites on plugin-heavy platforms, maintenance is mandatory rather than optional.
Third-party licenses and subscriptions. Premium themes, paid plugins, e-mail marketing services, payment processors (which take a per-transaction fee on online stores). Request the full list before signing.
Later changes. Clarify the hourly or package rate for future requests: a new section, a campaign page, a seasonal banner. Typical market rates are 25–50 EUR/hour.

The practical conclusion: for any offer, ask for the total cost over 3 years, not just the build price. An 800 EUR website with mandatory 600 EUR/year maintenance can be more expensive in the medium term than a 2,500 EUR one with minimal recurring costs.

Red Flags: How to Recognize a Suspiciously Cheap Offer

In short: an offer far below market price (for example, "professional website for 150 EUR") almost always recovers the difference some other way — through hidden costs, poor quality or vendor lock-in. Here are the signals to watch for:

You do not receive full access to the website and domain. The most serious red flag. If the domain, hosting or code stay on the provider's account, you do not own the website — you rent it. In any conflict, you lose it.
"Turnkey website in 48 hours". It means a template with the logo and texts swapped. Not necessarily a scam, but do not pay unique-design prices for it.
Mandatory monthly subscription with no buyout option. 50 EUR/month "all inclusive" means 1,800 EUR over 3 years, often for a website you will never own.
No questions about your business. If you get a firm price without anyone asking what you sell, to whom and for what purpose, that price has nothing to do with your project.
No contract, or vague specifications. "Modern presentation website" is not a specification. The number of pages, the features, the number of revision rounds and the delivery deadline must be in writing.
Non-existent or unverifiable portfolio. Ask for links to live websites and check their loading speed yourself, for free, with PageSpeed Insights.
"SEO included" with no details. Basic technical SEO being included is normal. The promise of "we will get you to the first page of Google" bundled with a 300 EUR website is, simply put, unrealistic.

How to Compare Offers Correctly: 5 Questions for Any Agency

Direct answer: do not compare prices against each other — compare what each price includes. Two 1,500 EUR offers can cover completely different things. These five questions reveal the differences in minutes:

"What exactly is included in the price and what is paid separately?" Ask for the breakdown across design, development, content, SEO, hosting and maintenance. A serious agency has it ready.
"Who owns the website, the code and the domain after payment?" The correct answer is: you, entirely. Any hesitation here ends the conversation.
"How much will the website cost me over the next 3 years, maintenance included?" The only fair comparison between offers is the total cost of ownership, not the initial price.
"What technology is it built on and what happens if I want to move to another provider?" A fair partner explains it in plain words and does not tie you down through technical obscurity.
"What is not included that I will discover later?" The question that separates salespeople from partners. An honest answer sounds like: "you provide the copy or we invoice it separately, changes beyond 2 rounds are billed hourly, promotion is a distinct service".

If an agency answers all five clearly, you can trust the price, whether it is higher or lower than the competition's. If the answers are evasive, the listed price is only the beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a presentation website cost in 2026?

Between 500 and 2,500 EUR (2,500–12,500 RON), with a median of around 1,000 EUR. Below 700 EUR you usually get a customized template; above 1,500 EUR you should get dedicated design, polished content and basic SEO optimization.

How much does an online store cost?

Between 4,000 and 10,000 EUR (20,000–50,000 RON) for a professionally built store with online payments, invoicing and courier integration. SaaS-platform solutions can start lower, but come with monthly subscriptions and per-transaction fees. Details on our online store development page.

How much does a custom-coded website cost?

Between 2,500 and 6,000 EUR (12,500–30,000 RON) for a website with unique design and functionality built for your business. Complex projects — platforms or web applications — exceed 10,000 EUR.

How long does it take to build a website?

A presentation website: 2–6 weeks. A custom website: 4–10 weeks. An online store: 6–12 weeks. Timelines depend heavily on how quickly you deliver content and feedback — in our experience, this is the main cause of delays.

What costs do I have after launch?

The domain (10–15 EUR/year), hosting (50–300 EUR/year) and maintenance (10–20% of the project value, annually). For a 3,000 EUR website, budget realistically 400–700 EUR per year.

Want an exact price, not a range? Tell us what you need via the contact page and within 24 hours you will receive a transparent estimate, broken down exactly into the categories in this article — no hidden costs and no obligations. And if you want to see our public numbers first, they are open to everyone in our pricing packages. And if your business is in the capital, we covered separately how much a website costs in Bucharest.