Web Development Cost
Understanding web development costs can be complex. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what you can expect to pay for custom web development, from simple websites to complex enterprise platforms.
Web Development Cost Breakdown
Custom marketing/business site
Custom design, ~5–20 pages, CMS, core integrations, conversion-focused
Complex website / web app
Custom functionality, multiple integrations, user accounts, dashboards
Enterprise platform
Large-scale, deep integration, security/compliance, multi-team governance
SaaS product
MVP to scale; multi-tenancy, security, ongoing build
eCommerce store
Shopify build to enterprise/headless commerce
Ongoing support/retainer
Maintenance, optimization, iteration after launch
What Moves the Number Up or Down
Design
Template/themed vs. fully custom design
Integrations
None/few vs. many/complex (ERP, CRM)
Scope
Few pages/features vs. large platform
Team
Offshore/junior vs. senior US-based
Cost Comparison: Agency vs. Freelancer vs. In-House
Different approaches to web development come with different cost structures. Here's how they compare.
Agency
Complex projects needing multiple specialists
Higher cost, but full-service team
Freelancer
Small to medium projects
Limited bandwidth, single point of failure
In-House Team
Long-term, ongoing development needs
High overhead, hiring challenges
Offshore/Outsourced
Well-defined, contained projects
Communication and quality risks