How much does a website cost in Switzerland in 2026?

It is the first question everyone asks: how much does a website cost in Switzerland? The honest answer depends on three things: how many pages you need, how much content and SEO work is included, and whether custom features are involved. Here are the real price ranges we work with, what they include and the costs many quotes leave out.

The real price ranges

Brochure site (1-5 pages) — from CHF 299.-

The right fit for trades, practices and small local businesses that need to exist on Google and receive calls. Includes responsive design, copy optimised for local search, a contact form and a linked Google Business Profile. Typical timeline: 7-14 days.

Multi-page or multilingual SME website — CHF 900.- to 1,500.-

This adds several service pages, versions in Italian, German, French or English, a blog, and a structure built to rank in several cities. It makes sense when the site must generate enquiries consistently.

E-commerce and custom applications — from CHF 2,500.-

Catalogue, payments, internal tools, client portals or automations: the price depends on the integrations (QR-bill invoicing, CRM, inventory). See Apps, web apps and custom software.

What raises or lowers the quote

• Number of languages. Every language is real content to write and maintain, not machine translation.
• Content and photos. Existing copy and images noticeably reduce the work.
• Features. Bookings, member areas, payments or connections to business software.
• Local SEO. One page per city (Zurich, Geneva, Lugano) is extra work, but it is usually what brings the enquiries.

Recurring costs to budget for

Beyond the build, a website has yearly costs: domain (roughly CHF 15.- to 30.- a year for a .ch), hosting (from CHF 60.- a year, more for e-commerce), maintenance and updates. If you plan ongoing visibility work, budget monthly for it — the scope is described on the SEO Switzerland page.

Why the cheapest quote often costs more

A few-hundred-franc site built on a generic template, with no SEO structure and no local content, usually brings no enquiries. The real cost is not the price you pay: it is the revenue that never arrives while a competitor appears above you.

Frequently asked questions

How long until the site is live?

A brochure site in 7-14 days from receiving your content. Multilingual or e-commerce projects typically take 3-8 weeks.

Do prices include VAT?

Prices are net of Swiss VAT; the written quote always states it explicitly.

Can I start small and expand later?

Yes, and it is what we recommend most often: start with the brochure site, then add city pages, languages and services as results come in.