How much does a small business website cost in Spain? In 2026, expect around €800 to €2,000 for a website from a freelancer, and €1,500 to €4,000 from an agency, before maintenance, according to Social Media Pymes. Building it yourself is cheaper upfront, but it adds a monthly subscription and many hours of your time. With WebAutonomos, your website is €15/month, or €349 as a one-off payment.
What affects the cost of a website?
Several things set the cost, from the size of the job to what it takes to keep it running afterwards. Knowing them helps you avoid extras you won't use:
- Type of site: a few pages presenting your services cost far less than an online shop with a product catalogue and a payment gateway.
- Pages and content: every extra page means more texts and photos, which you either prepare yourself or delegate.
- Template or custom design: adapting a well-made template is quicker and cheaper than a website design created from scratch for your brand.
- Features: a booking system, several languages or connections with other tools add hours to the build, and some add to your monthly bill.
- Who builds it: someone you hire, or you, with a website builder.
- Running costs: hosting, maintenance and edits after launch, which many quotes leave out.
Hiring a web design agency: €1,500 to €4,000
In Spain, an agency-built website comes to around €1,500 to €4,000, before maintenance, according to Social Media Pymes (2026).
What you get:
- a team that covers design, development and marketing;
- a style made to measure for your brand;
- capacity for complex sites and integrations;
- support set out in a contract.
What to watch:
- a large upfront budget for a one-person business;
- delivery that often takes several weeks;
- every change goes through them.
Hiring a freelance web designer: €800 to €2,000
Hiring a freelancer is usually the more affordable route: according to the same source, a website built by a freelancer costs around €800 to €2,000 in Spain, also excluding maintenance.
Freelance rates are quoted in two ways: a fixed amount for the whole job, or an hourly or day rate. A fixed total is easier to weigh up; with an hourly rate, ask for an estimate of the hours and what happens if the work takes longer.
What you get:
- lower rates;
- a direct line to the designer;
- more flexibility and quicker decisions.
What to watch:
- quality varies a lot from one designer to another;
- hosting and the domain are often arranged and paid separately;
- if the freelancer becomes unavailable, support and updates can be hard to get;
- not every designer handles SEO or marketing.
Building it yourself with a website builder
A platform such as Wix, Squarespace or WordPress.com lets you create a site yourself with a visual editor, without coding. The cost is a monthly subscription that rises as you add options, such as a higher plan or paid apps and plugins, plus your own time. To weigh up two popular choices, read Wix or WordPress.
What you get:
- a cheap start, with many free templates;
- full control: you change what you want, when you want.
What to watch:
- it takes time to learn the platform and build everything;
- without design experience, the result can look amateur;
- you handle the wording, photos, legal notices and security yourself;
- the total cost grows with premium plugins and higher plans.
Selling online: e-commerce platforms such as Shopify
If you mainly want to sell products, an e-commerce platform such as Shopify is designed for it. A monthly subscription covers hosting and the SSL certificate, and you manage products, stock and orders from one dashboard, with inventory management, checkout tools and paid apps for extra features.
Before you sign up, look at the transaction fees and payment processing on each sale, the apps you'll need and the higher tier you may move to as sales grow. Tiers and features change, so check the current rates and the terms of service.
Ongoing costs to budget for
The build is only part of the cost. Whoever creates your website, these recurring items keep it working, secure and up to date:
- Domain: your web address, usually renewed every year; make sure it's registered in your name (see how to choose your web address).
- Hosting: the server space where your site lives, paid monthly or annually, which affects its speed and performance.
- SSL certificate: the padlock that keeps the connection secure, bundled by some hosts and paid with others.
- Maintenance: software, plugin and security updates, done by you or by someone you hire.
- Backups: copies of your site so it can be restored if something breaks.
- Changes after launch: new prices, photos or opening hours; some providers include them, others quote each one.
Add these to the upfront price to see the total over two or three years: that figure, not the first invoice, is what you actually spend.
A cheap build that leaves everything else to you can end up costing more than a dearer one that covers it.
Pay monthly or once: the WebAutonomos plans
With WebAutonomos, a website costs €15/month with no setup fee and no commitment, or €349 as a one-off payment, in which case it's yours. Both plans offer the same services.
We keep the cost low because we use our own system, built from tested components, and we don't have luxury offices or salespeople on commission.
What both plans include
- website design, with texts and photos prepared from your Google Business Profile and the photos you send;
- a responsive layout for mobile phones, tablets and computers;
- hosting, the SSL certificate, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and technical maintenance;
- a contact form that sends enquiries to your inbox, a WhatsApp button and links to your social media profiles;
- legal texts: legal notice, privacy policy and cookie policy;
- basic SEO: page titles and texts that mention your service and your area;
- a monthly change after launch, with no time limit;
- the .es domain, registered in your name: covered the first year, then about €12/year;
- a site in up to four languages, such as Spanish and English, at no extra cost;
- support that replies within the day.
What isn't included
- an online shop, which is possible with a separate quote;
- an email address at your own domain, which we can set up on request;
- bigger changes, such as a redesign or a new major section, quoted at a fixed price beforehand;
- a built-in booking system: we can add a link to the booking tool you already use.
See your website before you pay
We prepare a demo of your website in less than 24 hours, and you see it before you pay anything: that's our Déjà-Fait method.
You only pay once you approve it; if it doesn't suit you, it costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We work with you in English. Request your free demo.
Website cost comparison at a glance
The first two rows use the ranges published by Social Media Pymes for Spain in 2026 (build only).
| Option | Upfront cost | Recurring costs | Who does the work | Time to go live |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | €1,500 to €4,000 | Upkeep, often hosting | Their team | Often several weeks |
| Freelancer | €800 to €2,000 | Upkeep and hosting | The freelancer | Often several weeks |
| Website builder | Low | A monthly subscription that rises with options | You | Depends on your spare time |
| WebAutonomos | Nothing with the monthly option, or €349 once | €15 monthly with that option; about €12/year for the .es address from the second year | We do | Demo in less than 24 hours |
Which option is right for your business?
It depends on your budget, the time you can give it and the features you need:
- An agency if you need a complex site, an online shop with a large catalogue or a brand built from scratch, and you have the budget for it.
- A freelancer if your budget matches their range, you know someone you trust and you don't mind arranging hosting yourself.
- A website builder if you have spare time, enjoy learning new tools and want a simple personal site or portfolio.
- WebAutonomos if you're a freelancer or run a small business and want a clear website quickly, at a fixed price, with no technical work on your side.
Whatever you choose, use our website checklist for freelancers to brief your provider.
Getting a website without overpaying
Whoever does the work, a few habits keep the bill under control:
- Define the goal: calls, WhatsApp messages, bookings or sales.
- List the sections you need: for many tradespeople, home, services, about and contact pages are enough at first.
- Prepare your content: texts, photos of your work, prices and the areas you cover. Our tips on writing content when you're not a writer can help.
- Ask every provider the same questions: what the quote covers, who owns the domain, what modifications cost after launch and what happens if you cancel. Check the terms before you sign.
- Compare the total cost over two years, not just the first payment.
- Once your new website is live, complete your Google Business Profile with the same details and share the link with your customers.
Don't let the budget hold you back: there's a solution for every budget, from agencies for complex sites to pay-monthly websites for local businesses. If you're still deciding whether you need one, read five reasons your business needs a website in 2026.