What will your website really cost?
Three-year totals for the four usual routes, including what you keep paying after launch. Figures are typical UK market prices — your quotes may differ.
DIY site builder
£1,152£0 to build · £32 a month afterwards · Low upfront cost, ongoing subscription and your own time.
Ready-made website
£1,740£1,200 to build · £15 a month afterwards · Finished build, live in days, source code yours.
Freelancer
£5,170£3,550 to build · £45 a month afterwards · Cheaper than an agency, but availability varies.
Agency build
£11,670£7,350 to build · £120 a month afterwards · Bespoke design and build, typically 8–16 weeks.
See what a finished website looks like
Every website in the marketplace has a live preview, a fixed price and the source code included.
