How Much Does a Website Cost in Punjab in 2026?
What a business website or online store really costs in Mohali, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and the rest of Punjab — the build, the yearly running costs and the hidden extras.
By Mayank Rana, founder · · 6 min readShort answer: in 2026 a professional business website in Punjab costs about ₹8,000–₹35,000 to build, and an online store about ₹15,000–₹80,000 (Magento more). On top of that, plan for ₹3,000–₹12,000 a year for domain, hosting and email. The price depends mostly on the number of pages or products, custom design and the integrations you need — not on the city.
“How much will a website cost?” is the first question almost every business owner in Mohali, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar asks us. The honest answer is that quotes in Punjab range from ₹3,000 to several lakh — so below we break down what you actually get at each level, what the yearly costs are, and how to compare quotes without getting caught by hidden extras.
Website prices in Punjab at a glance (2026)
These are typical market ranges we see from freelancers and agencies across Punjab and the Chandigarh Tricity, next to our own starting prices.
| Type of website | Typical market price | Megasoft starts at |
|---|---|---|
| One-page landing page | ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 | ₹4,999 |
| Business website (up to 5 pages) | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹9,999 |
| Business website (10–15 pages, blog, SEO setup) | ₹18,000 – ₹40,000 | ₹19,999 |
| Custom-designed website (20+ pages) | ₹30,000 – ₹80,000 | ₹34,999 |
| Shopify store (up to 50 products) | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | ₹14,999 |
| WooCommerce store (up to 50 products) | ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 | ₹14,999 |
| Magento 2 store | ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000+ | ₹24,999 |
| Custom web app / portal | ₹40,000 – several lakh | ₹39,999 |
Want a number for your own project? Try our free website cost calculator — pick your pages, products and features and see an estimate instantly. Our full, current list is on the pricing page. Every project gets a written fixed quote first, because two “5-page websites” can be very different jobs.
What makes one website cost more than another
- Number of pages or products. Each page needs layout, text and images; each product needs photos, prices and variants uploaded.
- Template vs custom design. A good licensed theme set up for your brand is affordable. A design made from scratch takes many more hours.
- Who writes the content. If you send ready text and photos, the price stays low. Copywriting, product photography and translations cost extra.
- Features. Booking forms, payment gateways, multi-language, member logins, calculators, WhatsApp chat and CRM connections all add time.
- Integrations. Connecting courier companies, Tally or other accounting software, an ERP or marketplaces such as Amazon is often the most expensive part of a store.
- Speed and SEO work. A site set up properly for Google — fast, with titles, descriptions and structured data — takes more effort than one that just “looks fine”.
Yearly running costs most quotes don't mention
The build is a one-time cost, but every website also has running costs. Ask for these in writing:
| Item | Typical yearly cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name (.com or .in) | ₹800 – ₹1,300 | First year is often discounted; check the renewal price. |
| Hosting (small business site) | ₹2,500 – ₹10,000 | Online stores and Magento need stronger (more expensive) servers. |
| Business email | Free – ₹2,000+ per user | Hosting email is often free; Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 are paid per user. |
| SSL certificate (https) | Usually free | Most hosts include a free certificate — you rarely need to buy one. |
| Premium theme / plugin licences | ₹0 – ₹10,000 | Renewals bring updates and security fixes. |
| Shopify plan + apps | Monthly | Shopify bills a monthly plan; many apps are charged monthly too. |
| Maintenance / care plan | Optional | Updates, backups, security scans and small changes. |
Also check whether a quote includes GST — 18% GST on a ₹20,000 quote is another ₹3,600 if the developer is registered and the price is “plus GST”.
Is a very cheap website a bad idea?
Not always — a ₹3,000–₹5,000 one-page site can be perfect for a small shop that just needs to appear on Google with a phone number and map. Problems start when a full website or store is built at that price. The common shortcuts we see when we are asked to fix such sites:
- Nulled (pirated) themes and plugins, which are a common way sites get hacked.
- The domain or hosting registered in the developer's name, so the owner cannot move the site.
- No backups, no updates and no SSL.
- Very slow pages on overloaded hosting — see why websites get slow.
- No basic SEO, so Google barely shows the site.
How to compare website quotes in Punjab
Put every quote side by side and check these points:
- Exact pages and features listed — not just “dynamic website”.
- Who owns the domain, hosting and logins. They should be in your name.
- Whether content upload is included and how many products.
- Mobile design, speed and basic SEO included or extra.
- Number of revision rounds and the delivery date.
- Support after launch — how long it is free and what it costs after that.
- Yearly costs — domain, hosting, licences and GST.
- Real previous work and reviews you can check, for example on Google.
Which platform gives the best value?
For most local businesses — clinics, coaching centres, shops, consultants, manufacturers — a WordPress business website is the best value: low running costs, easy to edit and good for SEO. For online selling, small brands often start on Shopify or WooCommerce; our Shopify vs WooCommerce comparison explains the difference in monthly costs and fees. Large catalogues and B2B stores are where Magento 2 makes sense.
What you get from Megasoft at each price
We are based in Sector 70, Mohali, and build for businesses across Punjab, the Tricity and the rest of India. Our Starter business website (₹9,999) includes up to 5 pages, mobile design, contact form, WhatsApp button, Google Maps and basic SEO, plus training so you can edit it yourself. Online stores start at ₹14,999 on Shopify and ₹14,999 on WooCommerce with UPI and card payments set up. Domain and hosting are always in your name.
If you already know what you need, the short questionnaire gets you an exact written quote within 1 working day.
Questions people ask
How much does a basic website cost in Punjab?
A simple 5-page business website from a professional agency in Punjab usually costs ₹8,000–₹20,000 to build in 2026. At Megasoft a Starter business website starts at ₹9,999. Add roughly ₹3,000–₹10,000 a year for domain and hosting.
How much does an online store cost in Punjab?
A small Shopify or WooCommerce store with up to about 50 products usually costs ₹15,000–₹45,000 to build. Bigger stores with hundreds of products, courier and accounting integrations cost ₹40,000–₹1,50,000 or more. Magento stores for large catalogues start higher.
Is a ₹3,000–₹5,000 website worth it?
Usually only for a one-page landing page. Very cheap full websites often use pirated themes, have no backups, load slowly and are hard to edit. Ask who owns the domain, hosting and logins before you pay.
What are the yearly costs after the website is built?
Domain renewal (about ₹800–₹1,300), hosting (about ₹2,500–₹10,000 for a small site) and, if you want it, a maintenance or care plan for updates, backups and security. Shopify stores also pay Shopify's monthly plan and app fees.
How long does it take to build a website?
A business website usually takes 1–3 weeks once you send the content. A small online store takes 2–5 weeks, and a Magento store 4–12 weeks, depending on products and integrations.
Founder of Megasoft Intellectual Solutions, Mohali. Building and fixing WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify and Magento 2 sites since 2016 — 800+ projects for businesses in India and 15+ countries. More about Mayank