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How much does a website cost in Spain in 2026?
Short answer: between €500 and €80,000. Yes, the difference is absurd. But there’s a reason for it - and if you’re reading this, you’re probably operating in a much narrower range than you think.
I’m a web developer. I have an obvious bias. Still, I’ll try to be fair: here are all the price tiers, what you get in each one, and when each option makes sense - including when I’m not the right choice.
The 5 price tiers (and what each one means)
1. DIY template - €0 to €200/year
Wix, Squarespace, Webflow free tier. You build it, you maintain it, you suffer when something doesn’t fit.
When it makes sense: you’re validating an idea, you have zero budget, or it’s a personal/hobby project. That’s it.
When it falls short: as soon as you need serious SEO, real customization, or a structure that someone other than you can actually understand. Wix templates also tend to fail on GDPR compliance - missing proper legal notice, cookie policy, and a correctly implemented consent banner. In Spain, that’s not optional.
2. Freelancer with a customized template - €400 to €1,200
A freelancer (or small agency) takes a template, customizes it with your colors and content, and delivers it. It works. Not a bad option if the budget is tight and the project is simple.
The issue is you’re paying for surface-level customization, not architecture. If you want real functionality in 6 months, you either start from scratch or fight against template limitations.
3. Custom design without a big agency - €1,500 to €5,000
This is where I operate.
A website built from scratch (or on a solid base like Next.js or a properly configured WordPress), with custom design, technical SEO implemented from day one, and a structure built to grow. Not a recolored template.
SolidaWeb starts at €790 (launch offer from a base price of €990 + VAT). With VAT: €955.90 final.
Need a professional website?
Starter Package from €790. Design + SEO + 2-week delivery.
See Starter Package4. Mid-sized agency - €5,000 to €15,000
A team of 5-15 people, project manager, designer, developer, sometimes in-house SEO. More structure, more process, more meetings. Makes sense if your business already generates solid revenue and you want to fully delegate the project.
What you’re paying extra isn’t always quality - sometimes it’s overhead. But not always. Some mid-sized agencies deliver excellent work.
5. Large / corporate agency - €15,000 to €80,000+
If you’re here, you’re probably not reading this article to compare options. It makes sense when there are complex integrations with corporate CRMs or ERPs, teams of 50+ people using the platform, or marketing budgets that justify this level of investment.
Where does the money actually go?
Most people think they’re paying “for a website.” In reality, they’re paying for this:
| Item | Approximate % of cost |
|---|---|
| UX/UI design | 30–40% |
| Development | 30–40% |
| Initial technical SEO | 10–15% |
| Content and copy | 10–15% |
| Setup and launch | 5–10% |
When an agency charges you €8,000 for a website and can’t explain this breakdown, the issue isn’t the price - it’s that they can’t justify it.
The costs nobody mentions (but you will pay)
This is the section most people share - so pay attention:
- .es domain: €8–15/year. .com domain: €12–20/year
- Professional hosting: €5–30/month depending on traffic. Cheap hosting = slow website = fewer conversions
- SSL: included in any modern hosting. If someone charges you extra for this in 2026, run
- Monthly maintenance: €30–150/month. Updates, backups, security. If you don’t pay for it, you do it yourself - and your time has value
- Premium plugins/licenses: €0–300/year depending on the project
- Your time (especially with DIY): if you build and maintain a Wix site yourself, you’re paying in hours. What’s your hourly rate? Do the math
Real case - what can happen when you pay more and get less
A consultant specializing in business plans and self-employment visas had been paying an agency over €800/month for digital services. The website was slow, hard to navigate, and generated very few qualified leads.
He contacted me. I rebuilt the site from scratch - faster, clearer, with two separate contact forms (one simple for quick inquiries, one detailed for complex cases), plus a custom payment and order tracking system tailored to his workflow. The result was a site his clients could use without friction and he could manage without depending on anyone for basic tasks.
The problem isn’t always how much you pay. Sometimes it’s that what you get isn’t built for you.
Legal compliance in Spain - this is not optional
Websites built with generic templates (especially from US platforms) often fail here:
- Legal Notice - required under LSSI-CE
- Privacy Policy adapted to GDPR + LOPDGDD
- Cookie Policy + consent banner compliant with Spanish regulations
- Cookie law - a simple “accept all” banner without real rejection options is no longer enough
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has increased enforcement in recent years. This isn’t paranoia - it’s basic risk management.
A properly built custom website includes all of this from the start.
So, what do you actually need?
It depends on where you are:
- Validating an idea with minimal budget → Wix or Squarespace. Seriously. Don’t overcomplicate it
- Freelancer or small business that wants to rank on Google and generate real leads → custom design in the €1,500–5,000 range. This is where investment starts to produce measurable ROI
- Company with team, processes, and established marketing budget → mid or large agency, with a clear contract and defined SLAs
If you’re in the second case and want to see if SolidaWeb fits what you need, we can talk for 15 minutes, no commitment. No pitch, no pressure.
Noor - Founder & Web Developer at SolidaWeb. I build websites for freelancers and small businesses in Barcelona who want results, not just something that looks nice.