The question how much does a website cost comes up in every conversation with a new client. And almost every time, the answer they previously received was vague: "it depends," "between 500 and 50,000 lei," "send us a brief." These non-answers don't help you plan a budget. Here you'll find concrete prices, detailed cost breakdowns, and explanations for every leu invested - whether you need a business website, an online store, or a custom web application.
The figures below reflect the Romanian market in 2026 and are based on real projects delivered by Creative Side.
What you're paying for when you invest in a website
The total cost of a website includes 5-8 distinct components: design and development (1,500-50,000+ lei), hosting (100-1,500 lei/year), domain (40-80 lei/year), content, licenses, integrations, and maintenance. Here's each one in detail:
All prices in this guide include VAT. Creative Side (MIND CANVAS S.R.L.) is a non-VAT-registered company under current legislation.
When comparing quotes, make sure they all include the same components. A low price that doesn't include hosting, SSL, or responsive design isn't a bargain - it's a trap.
WordPress Business Website - starting from 1,500 lei
A WordPress business website costs between 1,500 and 5,000 lei, depending on the design complexity, number of pages, and additional features.
What you get at the base price (1,500 lei)
What increases the price
| Factor | Price impact |
|---|---|
| Custom design from scratch (not a template) | +1,500-3,000 lei |
| Additional pages (over 5) | +200-400 lei/page |
| Advanced animations and effects | +500-1,500 lei |
| Professional copywriting | +300-800 lei |
| Blog with categories configured | +300-500 lei |
| Multilingual (2+ languages) | +1,000-2,500 lei |
| Google Analytics + Search Console integration | Included |
Delivery timeframe
1-2 business days for a standard website with content provided by the client. If you add custom design or copywriting, the timeframe extends to 3-5 days.
Who is it for
Small and medium businesses, freelancers, medical practices, law firms, restaurants, service companies - anyone who needs a professional online presence without e-commerce functionality.
Request a custom quote for a business website
WooCommerce Online Store - starting from 5,000 lei
A fully functional WooCommerce online store with payments, courier integration, and invoicing starts at 5,000 lei and can reach 25,000 lei for complex platforms. The price scales proportionally with the number of products, required integrations, and degree of customization.
WooCommerce is the e-commerce platform built on WordPress - open source, with no monthly transaction fees and full control over your code and data.
What the base price includes (5,000 lei)
What increases the price
| Factor | Price impact |
|---|---|
| Over 100 products (bulk import) | +500-2,000 lei |
| Automatic supplier synchronization (XML feed/API) | +1,500-4,000 lei |
| Custom design (not a template) | +2,000-4,000 lei |
| Product configurator (dimensions, materials) | +1,500-3,000 lei |
| AI chatbot for customer support - Singularity AI Chat, our plugin that automatically answers questions, checks order status, and generates support tickets | +1,000-2,500 lei |
| Loyalty / points program | +800-1,500 lei |
| Multilingual + multi-currency | +1,500-3,000 lei |
| Integrated blog with SEO strategy | +500-1,000 lei |
Delivery timeframe
Real-world example
We've built stores with 50 products in 3 days and platforms with 10,000 SKUs and automatic synchronization with 5 suppliers. The price difference between the two? From 5,000 lei to 18,000 lei. The complexity of integrations and data volume dictate the actual effort.
Get an estimate for your online store
Custom Store / E-commerce Platform - starting from 10,000 lei
A custom e-commerce platform costs between 10,000 and 30,000+ lei, for cases where standard WooCommerce no longer meets the requirements - product configurators, B2B with tiered pricing, or multi-vendor marketplaces.
When you need custom development
What you get at this budget
Talk to us about your e-commerce platform
Custom Software & Web Applications - starting from 7,000 lei
A custom software solution - web application, dashboard, automation, or SaaS platform - starts at 7,000 lei for a functional MVP and can reach 50,000+ lei for a complete platform. The price depends on the complexity of the business logic and the number of integrations.
What we build in this category
Delivery timeframe
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) in 2-4 weeks. An MVP includes the essential features that validate the idea. Full development is done iteratively, in 1-2 week sprints.
Cost breakdown
| Component | Estimated price |
|---|---|
| Web application MVP | 7,000-15,000 lei |
| API integration (per service) | 1,000-3,000 lei |
| Dashboard with visualizations | 3,000-8,000 lei |
| Full workflow automation | 2,000-5,000 lei |
| Complete SaaS platform | 15,000-50,000+ lei |
Tell us what you want to automate - we'll get back to you with an estimate within 24 hours
Migration & Redesign - starting from 4,000 lei
Complete migration of an existing website (Shopify, PrestaShop, Wix, Squarespace, or legacy WordPress) starts at 4,000 lei and includes content transfer, redesign, 301 redirects, and SEO ranking preservation.
What a migration includes
Why migrate
Request a free audit of your current website
Recurring Costs - what you pay after launch
Recurring costs for a WordPress website range between 500 and 4,000 lei per year, depending on hosting, domain, and the maintenance level you choose. Here's the detailed breakdown:
Hosting
| Hosting type | Annual price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Shared hosting (cPanel) | 100-300 lei/year | Business websites with low-to-medium traffic |
| Managed WordPress hosting | 500-1,500 lei/year | Online stores, high-traffic websites |
| VPS / Cloud (DigitalOcean, Hetzner) | 300-1,200 lei/year | Projects requiring full control |
Domain
40-80 lei/year for a .ro domain. .com domains are in the 50-100 lei/year range. The domain is yours - you can transfer it to another registrar at any time.
SSL certificate
Free with Let's Encrypt. It renews automatically. There is no longer any reason to pay for an SSL certificate on a standard website.
Maintenance (optional but recommended)
| Level | Monthly price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 200-400 lei | WordPress, theme, and plugin updates. Daily backup. Uptime monitoring. |
| Standard | 400-600 lei | Basic + monthly speed optimization, security report, priority support within 24h. |
| Premium | 600-800 lei | Standard + minor content/design changes, monthly consultation, technical SEO monitoring. |
WordPress / WooCommerce updates
WordPress and WooCommerce release security and feature updates monthly. You can do them yourself (they're free) or include them in a maintenance plan. Ignored updates are the leading cause of compromised websites.
How much does a website cost - why do prices vary so much?
Prices range from 1,000 lei (freelancer with a template) to 100,000+ lei (enterprise agency with a full process) for the same type of project - the difference comes from team structure, workflow, and level of customization. Here are the three main categories:
Freelancer (1,000-3,000 lei)
Boutique agency (3,000-15,000 lei)
Enterprise agency (15,000-100,000+ lei)
Red flags when comparing quotes
At Creative Side, every project is delivered with full access to the code, files, and database. The website is yours from day one, with no dependency on us to keep it online.
How to properly compare two website quotes
Compare quotes based on the 10 essential components below, not on price - a 2,000 lei quote without SEO, SSL, or post-launch support ends up costing more in the long run than a complete 5,000 lei one.
Checklist: what must be included
What you should NOT accept
At Creative Side, every project is delivered with full access to the code, files, and database. The website is yours from day one, with no dependency on us to keep it online.
Frequently asked questions about website pricing
How much does a simple business website cost?
A simple business website with 5 pages, responsive design, contact form, and basic SEO costs starting from 1,500 lei. If you need custom design (not a template), professional copywriting, or additional features (blog, multilingual, integrations), the price moves into the 3,000-5,000 lei range. The price includes first-year hosting, SSL, training, and 30 days of post-launch support.
How much does an online store cost?
A fully functional online store with WooCommerce, including card payments (Stripe, Netopia), courier integration (FAN Courier, Sameday), automatic invoicing (SmartBill), and product import, costs starting from 5,000 lei. Complex stores with thousands of products, supplier synchronization, and custom features can reach 10,000-25,000 lei.
Do I pay anything monthly?
Hosting and domain are paid annually (hosting: 100-1,500 lei/year, domain: 40-80 lei/year). The website itself has no subscription - once paid, it's yours. Maintenance (updates, backups, monitoring) is optional and costs 200-800 lei/month, depending on the service level. You can handle updates yourself if you're comfortable with the WordPress dashboard.
How long does it take to be ready?
It depends on the project type: a standard business website is ready in 1-2 business days (with content provided by the client). A standard online store takes 3-5 days, while a complex one with multiple integrations takes 2-4 weeks. Custom software starts at 2-4 weeks for an MVP. The most common bottleneck isn't development - it's waiting for content from the client.
Is the website mine after I pay?
Yes, 100%. Source code, media files, database, domain, hosting account - everything is your property. You can change your maintenance provider at any time, move the website to different hosting, or hire another developer to modify it. No serious professional practices vendor lock-in on WordPress - it's open source by definition. At Creative Side, you receive all access credentials upon delivery.
Next step
You now have a clear picture of the real costs for a website in 2026. The price depends on what you're building, not on what "the market charges."
If you have a specific project - or even just an idea - send us a message with the details. You'll receive a detailed quote with the exact price and delivery timeframe within 24 hours.
No formal brief needed. Tell us what your business does, what you need from a website, and your approximate budget. We'll get back to you with options.
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