Guide
Website development cost in Pakistan (2026)
A small business website in Pakistan can cost anywhere from about PKR 15,000 to well over PKR 500,000. The price depends on the type of site, how much is custom, who writes the content and what happens after launch. This guide breaks down each factor so you can compare quotes properly.
- Typical price ranges by website type
- What pushes the price up or down
- Running costs after launch
- Questions to ask before you pay
Price ranges
Typical website prices in Pakistan
Published price ranges vary a lot between sources. GoDaddy’s guide to website costs in Pakistan gives these broad bands:
| Website type | Typical range (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Basic small business site | 15,000 – 50,000 |
| Small to medium online store | 50,000 – 200,000 |
| Large online store | 200,000 – 500,000 |
| Large custom business website | 500,000+ |
Treat these as a rough map, not a price list. Two quotes for “a 5-page website” can be very different jobs: one might be a template with your logo added, the other a custom design with written content, SEO setup and six months of support.
Why quotes vary so much
The biggest single difference is usually custom design versus a pre-made theme. After that come content writing, the number of templates (not just pages), integrations and support after launch.
In this guide
- Typical price ranges
- What drives the price
- Running costs
- Questions to ask
- How our pricing works
What drives the price
Six things that change the cost of a website
Design
A theme with your colours is cheapest. A custom design, planned in Figma around your customers, costs more but usually converts better and looks less generic.
Number of page templates
Ten service pages built from one template cost far less than ten pages that each need a different layout.
Content
If you supply finished text and photos, the price drops. If the developer writes and optimises content for SEO, expect to pay for it, and expect better results.
eCommerce
Products, variations, payment gateways, courier integration and order emails add real work. Store prices rise with product count and custom features.
Integrations
CRM, WhatsApp, booking systems, ERP or custom forms each add setup and testing time.
Support after launch
Some quotes include months of updates, backups and edits. Others end on launch day. Compare like with like.
After launch
Running costs most quotes leave out
The build is a one-time cost. These keep going every year:
- Domain name: a .com or .pk domain is renewed every year.
- Hosting: cheap shared hosting is fine for a small brochure site but often too slow for a store or a site running ads. GoDaddy’s guide puts hosting anywhere from about PKR 5,000 to 100,000 a year depending on the type.
- Maintenance: WordPress core, theme and plugin updates, backups and security checks.
- Premium plugins or apps: page builders, SEO tools, booking or store extensions often have annual licences.
- Payment gateway fees: usually a percentage of each online payment. See our guide to online payments in Pakistan.
A cheap website with no maintenance can become expensive when it is hacked or breaks after an update. Ask who is responsible for updates before you sign.
Before you pay
Questions to ask any web developer
- Is the design custom, or a theme we are adapting?
- Who writes the content, and is SEO setup included?
- Will I own the domain, hosting account and website files?
- Can my team edit text, images and prices without a developer?
- What is included after launch, and for how long?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
- What will the yearly running costs be?
A good developer answers these in writing before you pay a deposit.
How ScaleUp prices websites
- Monthly plan: US$500 setup + US$50/month
- Standard: from US$750
- Premium: from US$1,500
- Pakistani clients are quoted in PKR
- Package details
Every project gets a fixed written quote before work starts.
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Quick answer
Website development cost in Pakistan by business type
The short answer: website development cost in Pakistan for a small service business is usually at the lower end of the ranges above, an online store sits in the middle, and custom portals or large catalogues sit at the top. The website price in Pakistan rises with custom design, content writing, product count and integrations.
For a quick estimate, count four things: the number of different page layouts, whether you need a store, who writes the content and what support you want after launch. Web design cost in Pakistan is rarely about the number of pages alone.
Whatever you pay, the site should follow Google’s SEO Starter Guide so it can actually be found. A cheap website that never ranks is the most expensive option in the long run.
Our own website packages, shown as one example of how pricing is structured.
FAQ
Website cost questions
What is the cheapest way to get a business website in Pakistan?
A template-based site on a website builder or low-cost WordPress theme, with content you write yourself. It can work for a very small business, but it usually looks generic and may need rebuilding once you start running ads or SEO.
Should I pay the full amount up front?
Most agencies ask for a deposit (often around half) and the balance on completion or launch. Paying everything up front leaves you with little leverage if the project stalls.
Is a monthly website plan better than a one-time payment?
It suits businesses that want a lower starting cost and someone else handling hosting, updates and small changes. Over several years a one-time build plus your own maintenance can cost less, but you take on more responsibility.
Do I need an online store or just a website?
If most customers order through WhatsApp and pay cash on delivery, a simple order form may be enough to start. A full store makes sense once you have many products or want customers to pay online.
What is the average website development cost in Pakistan?
There is no single average, because a template site and a custom store are different products. Published guides put small business sites at roughly PKR 15,000–50,000 and online stores from about PKR 50,000 upwards.
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