Websites
How much a website costs per month: line items and scenarios
A static website costs a few euros a month; a CMS with services costs a few dozen. The monthly figure means nothing until you know what it covers.
Key points
- Static site: 0-10 € a month for infrastructure.
- CMS: 10-30 € a month for hosting and services.
- E-commerce and integrations: the cost rises and should be counted per transaction.
A website costs a few euros a month if it is static and a few dozen if it is a CMS with updates and services. The right question isn't how much per month, it's what that fee includes.
Three scenarios
| Scenario | Infrastructure | What it leaves out |
|---|---|---|
| Static site | 0-10 €/month | Content and updates |
| Brochure CMS | 10-30 €/month | Writing and maintenance |
| E-commerce | 30-100+ €/month | Fees, security, stock |
What a fee should include
- Hosting with HTTPS and backups.
- Security updates.
- Support with stated response times.
- Uptime and speed monitoring.
A fee that covers only disk space is rent, not maintenance. Ask what happens when the site breaks.
The honest calculation
costo annuo = dominio + hosting + servizi + ore di gestione × tariffa orariaIf your time is worth 30 € an hour and you spend two hours a month, the real cost is 60 € a month even when hosting costs five.
For the yearly total, read how much it costs to maintain a website.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost per month?
From a few euros for a static site to a few dozen for a CMS with services. The price depends on what is included.
Is a free website really free?
No. You pay with a subdomain, ads or limits. Your own domain and support need a budget.
Should I pay yearly or monthly?
Yearly costs less, monthly is more flexible. Check the exit terms either way.
Does the fee cover content?
Usually not. Writing, photos and updates are separate items unless you agree otherwise.
When is the monthly cost too high?
When you pay for services you don't use, or when manual time costs more than the fee.