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How much will your website really cost?
Most pricing pages hide the real cost. This calculator includes upfront fees, monthly subscriptions, hosting, domain, plugins, and your time. See the true 3 year cost of every option.
| Service | Upfront | Monthly | Total over 3y | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| getsitefor100Best value | $100 | $0 | $145 | Custom designed, you own the code, no monthly fees ever. |
| Wix | $0 | $16/mo | $621 | DIY platform, monthly fees forever, template based. |
| Fiverr ($100 tier) | $100 | $10/mo | $640 | Quality varies, usually WordPress, hosting + plugin costs. |
| WordPress self-hosted | $80 | $12/mo | $812 | Free software, but hosting + theme + plugins + maintenance time. |
| Squarespace | $0 | $23/mo | $873 | Premium templates, ongoing subscription, polished editor. |
| Web design agency | $5,000 | $50/mo | $7,100 | Premium quality, premium price, slow delivery. |
Your savings with getsitefor100
Over 3 years, getsitefor100 saves you $476 vs the next cheapest option (Wix).
Get started for $100How website pricing actually works
Most website services advertise per month pricing because the monthly number sounds small. $16 per month feels affordable. Over 3 years, that is $576, more than five times what getsitefor100 charges for the same outcome.
The actual cost of a website is five things stacked together: upfront cost (design and build), recurring cost (subscription or hosting), domain cost ($10-15/year), add ons (plugins, themes, integrations), and time cost (the hours you spend building or maintaining the site).
Done for you services like getsitefor100 collapse all five costs into a single one time payment. $100 covers design, build, hosting setup, and a year of basic support. There are no monthly fees, no plugin costs, no surprise upgrades.
DIY builders like Wix and Squarespace charge low monthly fees but add up over years. They also require 10 to 30 hours of your time to build the site, plus ongoing time to maintain it.
Agencies charge high upfront fees ($3,000+) because they have overhead: account managers, designers, developers, project managers. For most small businesses, this is overkill.
Use the calculator above to see your real cost, then start with getsitefor100 for $100.
Calculator FAQs
How accurate is the website cost calculator?
The calculator uses real 2026 market pricing from Wix, Squarespace, WordPress hosting providers, average freelancer rates, and agency quotes. Numbers are typical ranges, not exact quotes. Actual costs vary based on features and provider.
Does the calculator include hidden costs?
Yes. The calculator includes monthly subscriptions, hosting fees, domain costs, premium themes, plugins, and time costs where applicable. This is what makes it different from misleading per month pricing on builder websites.
What is the total cost of ownership for a website?
Total cost of ownership is the full cost over the site's lifespan, including upfront cost, recurring fees, maintenance time, and replacement costs. A $100 getsitefor100 site has TCO of about $100. A $30/month Wix site has TCO of $1,080 over 3 years.
Why is my website cost higher than I expected?
Most website owners forget recurring costs. A site that seems cheap at $30/month is actually $360/year, $1,800 over 5 years. Plus add-ons, premium features, and storage upgrades. The calculator surfaces these so you can make an informed choice.