Website Development Cost in 2026: Nine Pricing Factors and Realistic Budgets
Why can website prices range from ten thousand lira to millions? Compare 2026 budgets by site type, the nine factors that affect cost, recurring annual expenses, and questions to ask when requesting a quote.
In brief: In Türkiye in 2026, a basic one-page website can cost tens of thousands of lira; professional corporate websites commonly fall in the TRY 50,000–180,000 range, while custom designs and software projects can run from hundreds of thousands to millions, according to agencies' published pricing guides. The main cost driver is not the number of pages but what the site needs to do: payments, memberships, admin panels, and integrations shape the budget. When comparing quotes, look beyond the total to scope, ownership, and annual recurring costs.
Last updated: September 2026. Prices and exchange rates change quickly; treat the ranges as comparison references, not fixed quotes.
How much does it cost to build a website?
There is no single “website price” because the term covers very different projects. A one-page digital business card is not in the same category as a platform that manages orders, inventory, and payments. Ranges in one agency's published 2026 guide from XCodeArt provide a useful view of the market:
| Website type | Price range | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| One-page or campaign landing page | TRY 10,000–35,000 | 1–3 weeks |
| Small business website | TRY 18,000–60,000 | 2–5 weeks (ready-made theme) |
| Professional corporate website | TRY 50,000–180,000 | 5–12 weeks |
| Custom-designed corporate website | TRY 75,000–250,000 | 8–16 weeks |
| E-commerce (ready-made platform) | TRY 35,000–100,000 | 8–24 weeks |
| E-commerce (customized) | TRY 80,000–250,000 | 8–24 weeks |
| Custom software/web application | From TRY 150,000 to millions | 3–12 months or more |
These are not independent statistics; they are reference ranges published by a company selling web services. Other agencies publish similar, sometimes wider, ranges, so the overall picture is consistent: “website cost” covers a broad spectrum. The nine factors below explain why two quotes that appear similar can have very different prices.
Nine factors that determine the price
1. Purpose and functionality
The first question is “What does my site need to do?” A site that only provides information differs from one that takes payments, manages memberships, gives users a customer portal, or sends data to a CRM. The extra cost comes more from business logic than from design. Functionality usually costs much more than adding pages.
2. Number of pages and amount of content
A five-page corporate website is different from a site with 200 product pages and multiple categories. Reusable templates for blog posts, products, and services mean cost does not rise in direct proportion to the page count, but data entry and editing still take time.
3. Design approach
Adapting a ready-made template to your brand is a different job from designing a custom experience around your brand and audience. Industry-specific page structures (law firm, clinic, construction, restaurant) and custom interactions (animation, filters, calculators) increase cost. In return, they can help you stand out and improve conversions.
4. Technology
Website builders such as Wix have the lowest entry cost, but provide less control and flexibility. WordPress offers a wide plugin ecosystem. Custom code—for example, Next.js—costs more upfront but offers greater flexibility for performance, security, and customization. The right choice depends on the project; see our comparison of WordPress and Next.js.
5. Content-management system (CMS)
If you want to update text, images, and products yourself, you need an admin panel. Installing a ready-made CMS is very different in cost from building a custom panel with roles, an approval workflow, and reporting.
6. Integrations
Payment providers such as iyzico, PayTR, and Stripe; shipping, e-invoice/e-archive, accounting software, CRM, ERP, WhatsApp, and email marketing all require development, testing, and ongoing maintenance. This is where a budget can quietly grow.
7. SEO and content production
“SEO included” can mean very different things in a proposal. Setting titles and meta tags is one task; keyword research, technical SEO, structured data, and regular publishing are another. Who prepares the copy, photos, and video also affects the budget. Google explicitly says no one can guarantee a first-place ranking; be cautious of anyone who promises one.
8. Performance, security, and KVKK
Page speed, mobile support, SSL, backups, a firewall, cookie consent, and privacy notices are less visible, but critical for search performance and legal compliance. Ask whether they are explicitly included in the quote.
9. Languages, maintenance, and support
Each added language means more page content to translate and maintain. After launch, updates, bug fixes, and technical support may be included in a package or charged as a separate monthly maintenance fee.
One-time and annual recurring costs
The launch fee is only the first part of the total cost. A live site also has ongoing annual costs:
| Item | Typical reference cost |
|---|---|
| Domain name | Annual and varies by extension; GoDaddy cited about TRY 600 on average in a November 2025 article |
| Hosting/server | Monthly or annual depending on the plan; the same article listed TRY 39.99–159.99 per month |
| SSL certificate | Free with some hosting plans; about TRY 1,499.99 per year if purchased separately in the same article |
| Business email | Depends on the number of users |
| Maintenance and support | Monthly/annual updates, backups, and small changes |
| Theme/plugin licenses | Annual fees depend on the platform |
| SEO consulting and ads | Optional |
Sources: GoDaddy Türkiye and XCodeArt. GoDaddy's prices are from November 2025 and may have changed. The main point is: do not budget only for development. Calculate the build cost and the annual recurring costs together for the first year.
Website builder, freelancer, or agency?
| Website builder (Wix, etc.) | Freelancer | Agency/software company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | Lowest | Low to medium | Medium to high |
| Speed | Very fast | Depends on the person | Planned and process-driven |
| Customization | Limited | Medium | High |
| Continuity risk | Low | High if the person leaves | Lower with a team |
| Best for | Small, simple brochure sites | Defined, limited tasks | Growth-oriented or integration-heavy projects |
None is always the right answer. A site that only needs to show a phone number and address may suit a builder; a corporate portal that must connect orders to ERP does not.
Ten questions to ask when requesting a quote
- Is the scope written down? List pages, features, integrations, and revision allowances.
- Who owns the source code and domain? The domain, hosting account, and source code should belong to you.
- Which technology will be used, and why? If the answer is “a ready-made theme,” assess the price accordingly.
- Are there performance goals? Ask for targets based on Google's Core Web Vitals: LCP under 2.5 seconds, INP under 200 ms, and CLS under 0.1.
- What exactly does SEO include? Ask separately about technical SEO, content, and structured data. Avoid ranking guarantees.
- Are KVKK and cookie management included?
- Will I be trained on the admin panel? You should be able to update the site yourself.
- How do post-launch support and maintenance work? Confirm duration, scope, and monthly cost.
- How are backups and security handled?
- What is the payment schedule? Milestone-based payments are safer than paying a large amount upfront for undelivered work.
Ways to reduce the budget without lowering quality
- Work in phases. Launch a core site (MVP), then add features based on real-user feedback.
- Prepare content early. Delays with copy, logos, and photos extend both schedule and cost.
- Keep the page count focused on real needs. Unnecessary pages create maintenance work.
- Request only integrations you will use.
- Reuse components. Forms, cards, and filters should be built once and reused without a new charge on each page.
Warning signs
- An extremely low price such as TRY 500 may exclude the domain, annual hosting, or theme renewal and lead to costs that grow later.
- The source code, domain, or admin account is not handed over.
- A ready-made template is sold as a “custom design.” Search for the design elsewhere.
- A ranking guarantee. Google says no one can guarantee first place.
- A vague proposal. If inclusions are not clear, you may hear “that is out of scope” repeatedly later.
How Aktaş Digital pricing works
We publish our prices on our website. Starting prices published as of September 2026 are below (excluding VAT; scope and needs affect the final price). Use our quote page for current packages and pricing:
| Package | Starting price | Scope summary |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate website | TRY 12,990 | 5–7 pages, industry-specific design, mobile support, basic SEO, KVKK-aware foundation, one month of support |
| E-commerce package | TRY 49,990 | B2C store, product and inventory management, iyzico payments, shipping integration, admin panel |
| Custom web application and SaaS | TRY 54,990 | Next.js + NestJS, admin panel, role management, payments, two months of support |
| Enterprise software package | TRY 94,990 | Custom CRM/ERP modules, process automation, ERP integration, three months of support and training |
| Enterprise/custom solution | By quotation | Large-scale, industry-specific, integration-heavy projects |
Explore industry-specific corporate sites for law firms, private clinics, construction companies, and architecture firms. For a broader starting point, see our web applications and e-commerce solutions.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a website?
It depends on scope: one to three weeks for a landing page, five to twelve weeks for a professional corporate site, eight to twenty-four weeks for e-commerce, and several months for a custom application. Delayed content and scope changes are the main causes of slippage.
Should I choose a ready-made theme or a custom design?
A ready-made theme can be reasonable when time and budget are limited and distinctiveness is not the top priority. Custom design is a better investment when differentiation, conversion optimization, and specialized features matter.
Do prices include VAT?
Quotes may include or exclude VAT. Ask which, because a 20% difference can have a significant impact on the total budget.
What are the monthly costs?
In addition to development, you may pay for the domain, hosting, SSL (if not included), business email, and maintenance/support. These items can start at a few thousand lira per year for a basic site and rise considerably for custom projects.
How much does an e-commerce website cost?
There is a significant difference between a store on a ready-made platform and a custom-built platform. The table above shows TRY 35,000–100,000 for a ready-made setup and TRY 80,000–250,000 for customized e-commerce. Payment, shipping, e-invoicing, and product count affect the cost.
Can I build the website myself?
Yes, for a simple brochure site; website builders make that easier. SEO, speed, security, and KVKK become more challenging over time. For a site with business goals, professional support is often less expensive in the long run.
Conclusion
Reducing website cost to a single number is misleading. The right question is not “How much does a website cost?” but “What scope, platform, and total cost over several years fit my business?” Get the scope in writing, clarify ownership, account for ongoing expenses, and avoid promises that cannot be substantiated. To estimate a realistic budget, describe your needs in our project inquiry form; we can review the scope and options together. You can also read our business website guide.