How Much Does a Professional Website Cost in Austria 2025?
Planning a new website and wondering: What will it cost? We hear this question at GoldenWing every day. The honest answer: It depends β but don't worry, in this comprehensive guide we'll transparently explain all pricing factors.
The short version: A professional business website in Austria costs between β¬3,000 and β¬15,000. Simple one-pagers start from β¬1,500, complex online shops can cost β¬30,000 or more. Why the range is so wide and what you can expect for your budget, you'll learn in the next few minutes.
The Truth About Website Prices in Austria
Before we dive into the details, an important point: The cheapest provider is rarely the best. According to a survey by the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO), over 40% of web projects fail due to poor planning or cheap implementation β often with expensive follow-up costs.
"If you think good design is expensive, you should see what bad design costs." β Dr. Ralf Speth, former CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
At GoldenWing we work according to the principle: Quality over quantity. A website that doesn't bring customers is wasted money β no matter how cheap it was. That's why we invest time in strategy and conception before a single line of code is written.
Website Costs by Project Type (Austria 2025)
The following overview is based on current market prices and our project experience:
One-Pager / Landing Page: β¬1,500 β β¬3,500 | 1-2 weeks | For freelancers, startups, campaigns
Business Website (5-10 pages): β¬3,500 β β¬8,000 | 3-6 weeks | For SMEs, tradespeople, service providers
Corporate Website (10-25 pages): β¬8,000 β β¬20,000 | 6-12 weeks | For mid-sized and larger companies
E-Commerce / Online Shop: β¬6,000 β β¬30,000 | 4-12 weeks | For online retailers, retail
Custom Web Application: β¬15,000 β β¬100,000+ | 3-12 months | For startups, SaaS, specialized applications
Important: These prices apply to professional agencies and freelancers in Austria. According to Statista, successful SMEs in the DACH region invest an average of β¬5,000-β¬10,000 in their business website.
The 6 Most Important Price Factors in Detail
1. Scope and Number of Pages
Each additional page means:
- More conceptual work
- More design work
- More development time
- More content that needs to be created
Rule of thumb: Per additional page, you can expect β¬300-β¬800 in extra costs, depending on complexity.
Tip: Consider carefully which pages you really need. In our web design consultation we help you find the optimal structure.
2. Design Complexity
Design typically accounts for 30-40% of total costs. There are three approaches:
Template-based (β¬1,000-β¬3,000): Pre-made theme is customized. Quick to implement, but looks like thousands of other websites.
Semi-Custom (β¬3,000-β¬8,000): Template as a base with strong customization. Good compromise between time and uniqueness.
Full Custom Design (β¬8,000+): Completely individual design according to your specifications. Unique user experience, longer development time.
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." β Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple
At GoldenWing we rely on individual branding β because your website is your digital business card.
3. Functions and Features
Additional functions significantly increase the price:
- Contact form (standard): β¬200 β β¬500
- Contact form (with CRM integration): β¬500 β β¬1,500
- Newsletter integration: β¬300 β β¬800
- Booking/calendar system: β¬1,000 β β¬3,500
- Members area: β¬2,000 β β¬5,000
- Multilingual: +30-50% surcharge
- E-commerce (basic function): β¬3,000 β β¬8,000
- Custom interfaces (API): β¬1,500 β β¬10,000+
Our advice: Start with the most important features and expand later. A digital strategy helps you set priorities.
4. Content Management System (CMS)
The choice of CMS affects both development costs and ongoing costs:
WordPress β License costs: β¬0, Development: β¬2,000 β β¬15,000. Market share: 43% of all websites worldwide according to W3Techs. Pro: Huge ecosystem, many plugins. Con: Security updates important.
Webflow β License costs: β¬14-β¬39/month, Development: β¬2,500 β β¬12,000. Pro: Visual editor, fast load times. Con: Less flexible.
More in our comparison: WordPress or Webflow β Which CMS is Better?
Headless CMS (Payload, Strapi, Contentful) β Development: β¬5,000 β β¬30,000. Maximum flexibility, best performance. We use modern technologies for best results.
5. SEO and Performance
A website without SEO is like a store without a sign:
Basic SEO (usually included): Meta tags, clean URL structure, mobile optimization, fast load times.
Professional SEO (additional β¬1,500-β¬5,000): Keyword research, content strategy, technical optimization (Core Web Vitals), local SEO.
According to Google, websites with good SEO have up to 50% more organic traffic. Our SEO experts support you in this.
6. Text, Images and Content Creation
Often underestimated, but a critical cost factor:
- Copywriting: β¬80 β β¬150 per page (professional writer)
- SEO-optimized content: β¬200 β β¬400 per page
- Stock photos: β¬10 β β¬50 per image
- Professional photo shoot: β¬500 β β¬2,000
- Custom illustrations: β¬200 β β¬1,000 per graphic
We offer Content & Visual Services from one source β so your website not only looks good but also convinces.
What's Included in GoldenWing's Price?
With our web design projects you receive as standard:
- Concept & Strategy: Target group analysis, sitemap, wireframes
- Individual Design: No off-the-shelf template
- Responsive Implementation: Perfect on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Basic SEO Optimization: Meta tags, fast load times, structured data
- CMS Setup: You can edit content yourself
- SSL Certificate: Secure HTTPS connection
- GDPR Compliant: Cookie banner, privacy policy, legal notice
- Training: 60-minute introduction to your CMS
- 30 Days Support: After launch we're available for questions
Not included (optionally available): Copywriting, professional photography, ongoing maintenance, extended SEO measures, hosting.
Ongoing Costs: What Comes After Launch?
A website incurs ongoing costs β plan for these from the start:
- Hosting: β¬10 β β¬50 monthly (β¬120 β β¬600 annually)
- Domain (.at / .com): β¬10 β β¬30 annually
- SSL Certificate: Often included in hosting
- Maintenance & Updates: β¬50 β β¬200 monthly
- SEO Support (optional): β¬300 β β¬1,500 monthly
Important: Don't neglect maintenance! According to a study by Sucuri, 90% of hacked websites are WordPress sites with outdated plugins.
Why Some Websites Cost β¬2,000 and Others β¬20,000
The price differences can be broken down to a few factors:
Budget (Freelancer, small agency): Template-based, standard features, little consulting/strategy, often no ongoing support.
Premium (established agency): Individual design and concept, strategic consulting, UX/UI expertise, professional project management, long-term partnership.
"Your website is often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. Invest accordingly." β Neil Patel, Digital Marketing Expert
The question is not: "How much does a website cost?" But rather: "What is a new customer worth to me?" A website for β¬2,000 that brings no customers is more expensive than one for β¬10,000 that regularly generates inquiries.
5 Common Budget Planning Mistakes
- Only seeing the initial price: Don't forget hosting, maintenance and updates
- Skimping on content: Poor copy ruins any design
- Ignoring SEO: An invisible website brings no customers
- Too many features at once: Start lean and expand later
- Trusting cheap providers: Offshore development = often GDPR problems and no support
Your Next Step
You now have a good overview of website costs in Austria. Would you like to know what your individual website would cost?
We offer you:
- Free initial consultation (30 minutes)
- Non-binding quote within 48 hours
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
β Get in Touch Now
Or take a look at our previous projects to get an impression of our work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a simple 5-page business website cost in Vienna?
A professional website with Home, About Us, Services, References and Contact costs between β¬3,500 and β¬6,500 at an agency like GoldenWing. Included: concept, individual design, responsive implementation, basic SEO, CMS setup and training.
Why is a β¬50 WordPress theme not a good idea for businesses?
Ready-made themes are generic, used by thousands of websites and offer no differentiation. They're also often poorly optimized, leading to slow load times. Fine for personal blogs β not recommended for businesses wanting to acquire customers.
How long does it take to create a professional website?
Plan for 4-8 weeks for a typical business website. A one-pager can be ready in 1-2 weeks, complex online shops take 3-6 months. The timeline depends heavily on how quickly you provide feedback and deliver content.
Does a website builder like Wix or Squarespace make sense for SMEs?
For absolute beginners with minimal budget: Yes, as a transitional solution. Long-term, however, website builders are very limiting: No ownership of code, limited SEO capabilities, poor performance, dependency on the provider. As soon as you want to grow, you'll hit limitations.
How much does a bilingual website (German/English) cost?
Plan for a 30-50% surcharge compared to the single-language version. For a β¬5,000 website, that would be β¬6,500-β¬7,500. The additional costs come from: Plugin/system setup, translation of all texts, SEO for both languages, testing.
Do I need a maintenance contract?
Strongly recommended. Websites without regular updates become a security risk. A maintenance contract (β¬50-β¬200/month) includes: Software updates, security backups, performance monitoring and minor support. The alternative β a hack β quickly costs several thousand euros.
What's the difference between web design and web development?
Web design refers to the visual appearance: layout, colors, typography, user interface. Web development is the technical implementation: programming, CMS integration, databases, interfaces. At GoldenWing you get both from one source.
