Website cost calculator
Quotes are hard to compare when one is mostly upfront and another is mostly monthly. Put in the other quote you have, pick how many years, and see the total for both.
| Upfront | Monthly | Total over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website Builds (sole trader) | £249.99 | £49.99 | £2,049.63 |
| Your other quote | £0.00 | £0.00 | – |
Add in anything your other quote leaves out, such as hosting, the domain, changes after launch or a DIY builder’s paid apps, and your own time if you would be building it yourself.
How to compare website quotes fairly
Add up everything you will pay over the time you expect to keep the site, usually three years or more. A low build price with a high monthly fee can cost more than a higher build price with a small one, and the other way round.
Then check what each quote leaves out. Hosting, the domain name, changes after launch, security updates and email are sometimes included and sometimes extra. A DIY builder may need paid apps for booking forms or a shop, and the time you spend building it is a cost too.
What the Website Builds figure includes
The sole trader plan: a one-off build fee, then a monthly amount that covers hosting, changes and updates. There is no minimum term, so you can stop at the end of any month. The full list of what is included, and the plans for bigger businesses, are on the pricing page.
Common questions
- Why compare over several years?
- Because a website is a long-term cost. Comparing only the upfront price favours quotes that push the cost into the monthly fee.
- Does the calculator include VAT?
- It uses the prices exactly as shown on the pricing page. Check whether any other quote you enter includes VAT so you compare like with like.
- Where do I get a quote to compare?
- From any designer, agency or builder you are considering. For a DIY builder, use its current published monthly price and add the cost of any paid apps you would need.