- Web development
- Pricing
- Small business
Short answer: in Lithuania in 2026, a landing-style website costs roughly 400–800 EUR, a business website with several sections and integrations runs 700–3000 EUR, and an online store starts at 1200 EUR and climbs past 3000 EUR. The final figure is driven less by the number of pages and more by design level, features, integrations and who produces the content. Treat these numbers as illustrative 2026 market ranges, not a fixed price list — below we explain why the same project costs one client 600 EUR and another 2500 EUR.
Price ranges by website type
It helps to start from a clear benchmark. Here are the typical 2026 ranges by purpose:
- Landing site — 400–800 EUR. One or a few pages: about, services, contact, contact form. Ideal for a service provider who needs a professional "second business card" online.
- Business website — 700–3000 EUR. Several service sections, a blog, language versions, simple integrations (booking, CRM, Google Analytics) and a more custom design. This is the most common choice for small and medium businesses.
- Online store — from 1200 EUR, often 2000–3000+ EUR. Product catalogue, cart, payments, shipping and accounting integrations. The price grows with the number of products and integrations.
Important: these are ranges, not a price list. Two "business website" quotes can differ twofold because the same label hides different scope. So always compare what is included, not just the headline price.
What actually drives the cost
The final amount is shaped by several independent factors. The more of them you switch on, the higher you sit within the range.
- Design. A ready-made template with light customisation is cheapest. A custom design built around your brand costs more because it requires mockups, revisions and dedicated designer time.
- Number of pages and sections. A five-page site and a twenty-page site with a blog and catalogue are jobs of very different size.
- Features. A contact form is standard. A booking calendar, accounts, filters, search, payments or multilingual support each add hours.
- Integrations. Connecting a CRM, accounting software, Mailerlite, payment and shipping systems requires extra development and testing.
- Content. If you provide the text and photos, you save. If you order copywriting, translation and photography from the agency, that is a separate line in the quote.
- Languages. Each extra language is not just translation but also the technical multilingual setup and ongoing upkeep.
Practical rule: the biggest price jump usually comes not from a prettier design but from integrations and non-standard features. Before requesting a quote, clearly list what the site must "do", not only how it should look.
It is worth treating professional web development as an investment you can phase: start with the essentials and add features later, when you actually need them.
One-off price vs. a monthly model
The classic model: you pay a one-off build fee and then handle the domain, hosting and maintenance yourself. This suits you when you have the budget upfront and someone who can look after the site.
The alternative is website-as-a-service: you pay a fixed monthly fee that covers the build, hosting, updates and maintenance. Here is a simple comparison for a business website:
- One-off model: ~1500 EUR upfront + ~150–300 EUR/year in running costs. Over three years that's roughly 1950–2400 EUR, but the upfront barrier is high.
- Monthly model: e.g. ~80 EUR/month with no large upfront sum. Over three years that's about 2880 EUR, but the start is cheap and everything is included.
The monthly model is often better for a young business that values a fast start and predictable costs. More on this in the website-as-a-service section. (Figures are illustrative and show the logic.)
Hidden and recurring costs
The build price is only the beginning. Budget for what recurs every year too:
- Domain: roughly 10–20 EUR/year for a
.ltor.com. - Hosting: from ~5 EUR/month for a simple site to a few dozen euros for a heavier site or store.
- SSL certificate: often free (Let's Encrypt), though some solutions charge for it.
- Maintenance and updates: WordPress core, plugin and security updates. A neglected site becomes slow and vulnerable.
- Content additions: new services, blog posts, photos.
A realistic annual running cost for a small-business site is often 150–400 EUR/year, more for an online store. Forget this line and a "cheap" site gets expensive over time — or simply stops working.
Agency, freelancer or site builder
The same result from different sources costs differently — and each path has its trade-off.
- Site builder (e.g. Wix, Squarespace) — cheapest, but DIY. The monthly fee is low, but you do all the work yourself: design, copy, structure. Good when the budget is minimal and requirements are simple.
- Freelancer — mid price, variable quality. You can get a good price and flexibility, but you risk continuity of maintenance if the person disappears or takes on other projects.
- Agency — most expensive, but comprehensive. You get a team (designer, developer, project manager), a clear process, a warranty and ongoing maintenance. Worth it when the site is an important sales channel.
There is no single right answer: a landing site may be fine on a builder, while a store with integrations almost always justifies a team. Lithuanian market overviews (for example Shopify, Nordweb and Seorocket pricing guides) show similar ranges, which confirms that the intervals above reflect reality.
How to save without cutting quality
You can save sensibly — without sacrificing the result:
- Start with an MVP. Launch the bare essentials (core pages + contact) and add features later as needed.
- Prepare the content yourself. Text and photos from your side can shave a few hundred euros off the quote.
- Choose standard integrations. Popular systems (CRM, Mailerlite, payments) connect faster than exotic ones.
- Write a clear brief. The more precisely you define needs upfront, the fewer expensive reworks later.
- Check the pricing and plan your budget in advance — that's how you avoid surprises.
Mistakes that lead to overpaying
- Features "just in case". Ordering capabilities customers will never use.
- Unclear content. Text is written mid-project, so work stalls and costs rise.
- The cheapest quote without detail. A low price often means narrow scope — extra work arrives as separate invoices.
- Ignoring running costs. Without a maintenance plan a site ages and becomes a risk.
How to estimate your own project budget
The best way to move from ranges to a concrete number is to lay out your own requirements and see how each choice shifts the price. That's what the pricing configurator is for: you pick the website type, features and integrations, and it shows an indicative figure. It takes a few minutes and gives you a real reference point before talking to providers.
Don't want to guess alone? In a short consultation we'll help you distil what your business truly needs and provide a transparent, no-obligation indicative estimate — so you invest only in what pays off.