eGigHow much does website design cost?
Website Design costs ₹8,000 to ₹3,00,000 per website with a freelancer (about $95–$3,500), depending on the scope and the freelancer’s experience. Most clients pay in the standard range of ₹25,000–₹75,000 per website.
Website Design prices
5-page business website on WordPress from a ready theme, contact form, mobile layout
Custom design, 10–15 pages, blog, basic SEO set-up, speed and security hardening
Custom-coded site with booking, payments or member logins, several languages and a support plan
Hourly rates
| Level | Rate per hour | In dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (under 2 years) | ₹400–₹900 | $5–$11 |
| Intermediate (2–5 years) | ₹900–₹2,000 | $11–$25 |
| Expert (5+ years) | ₹2,000–₹5,000 | $25–$60 |
Typical 2026 freelance prices in rupees (₹), with dollars at about ₹85 to $1. Delivery: 1–6 weeks.
What changes the price
- Number of pages and whether the design is custom or from a theme
- Features like booking, payments, logins or a CRM
- Who writes the text and supplies the photos
- Hosting, domain and maintenance after launch
How to hire for website design
- Write a short brief. Say what you need, what you will provide and your deadline. We have filled in a template for you on the next step.
- Post the project free with a budget range. Freelancers with this skill are told about it and send proposals with their price and timeline.
- Compare proposals. Check portfolios, reviews and the ID-verified badge, and message your top two or three before you choose.
- Agree milestones on the contract and pay each one when you approve the work. eGig takes no commission from either side.
Freelancers: what should you charge?
Quote the build as a fixed price and add a monthly care plan for updates, backups and small edits. The care plan turns one project into recurring income.
Start near the basic range while you build reviews, then move up a tier every 5–10 good reviews. Work out a rate that covers your costs and taxes with the freelance rate calculator.
Common questions
How much does website design cost?
With a freelancer, website design costs ₹8,000–₹25,000 per website for basic work, ₹25,000–₹75,000 for standard work and ₹75,000–₹3,00,000 for premium work. Hourly rates run from ₹400 to ₹5,000 an hour.
How long does website design take?
Typically 1–6 weeks, depending on the scope, the number of revisions and how quickly you send feedback and material.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually. A freelancer often costs 30–60% less than an agency for the same scope, because there is no office, sales team or account manager to pay for. An agency makes sense when you need several skills managed together.
Should I pay a fixed price or by the hour?
Pay a fixed price when the scope is clear, and split it into milestones you approve one by one. Pay by the hour for ongoing or open-ended work, with a weekly cap.