How much does a website cost — web design and development pricing from a-lign studio

It depends on scope, but at a-lign studio, fixed-price projects start at 10.000€ / $12.000 and retainer-based projects start at 5.000€ / $6.000 per month. That covers the full process — strategy, design, and development. A professional website built on strategy, not a template, is an investment. The price reflects the thinking, not just the output.

For project-based work, you pay in three installments — that’s usually 50% upon signing, 25% before development, and 25% before launch. For retainer-based work, you pay monthly, scoped in advance. We don’t ask for full payment upfront, and we don’t start work until the first deposit is received.

Yes — if you want a website that actually works for your business. Strategy means every design and development decision has a reason behind it. Without it, you’re guessing. A cheaper website built without strategy often costs more in the long run because it doesn’t perform, doesn’t convert, and needs rebuilding sooner.

Yes. Returning clients get a standing discount on any new website project. And if you refer someone who becomes a client, you get credit to use towards a retainer or hourly work on your existing website. We don’t give discounts to compete on price — but we do reward the relationships that matter.

Because your website isn’t finished just because it launched. Your business evolves, your content gets outdated, SEO and AEO techniques change, and browsers and devices keep updating. Without regular attention, even the best-built website falls behind — it slows down, drops in search rankings, and stops working as hard as it should. Post-launch support keeps your site performing, your content relevant, and your online presence aligned with where your business actually is. We offer three retainer tiers depending on how much involvement you need.

Everything. Discovery, strategy, sitemap, design direction, full website design, development in Webflow, animations, CMS setup, SEO and AEO implementation, QA testing, launch, a website manual, and a Webflow workshop. There are no hidden fees. Additional costs are domain (paid to your provider) and hosting (paid to Webflow, $14–23/month).

Project-based is a defined scope with a clear start and finish — typically 6–8 weeks, paid in three installments. Retainer-based is for larger or more complex projects that need to be built and launched in phases over time. Same process, same quality — just structured differently. The retainer model isn’t post-launch support. It’s how we handle bigger builds.

It happens. If the scope grows during the project, we’ll talk about it openly. We’ll explain what changed, what it means for the timeline and budget, and agree on next steps before doing any additional work. No surprise invoices.

It varies widely. Most boutique studios in Europe charge between 8.000€ and 50.000€ for a full website project, depending on scope and complexity. At a-lign studio, projects start at 10.000€ / $12.000. That includes strategy, design, and development — not just design. When comparing prices, make sure you’re comparing what’s included, not just the number.

Get in touch through our contact page or book a call. Tell us a bit about your business, your goals, and what you’re looking for. We’ll have an honest conversation about whether we’re the right fit — and if we are, you’ll get a clear proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing before any work begins. No commitment needed to start the conversation.