Guide for SMEs
What does a website cost in Switzerland? 2026 prices
· KIVA
In short: according to a price comparison by the Swiss agency beyondweb, a one-pager costs about CHF 500 to 3,500 and an SME website from an agency CHF 5,000 to 15,000; hourly rates range from CHF 120 to 250. Hosting and domain come on top. At KIVA a company website starts at CHF 790 as a fixed price.
What do Swiss web agencies charge?
Most agencies bill by the hour or by package. Published examples show a wide range depending on scope, design and whether copy and photos are included:
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agency hourly rate | CHF 120–250 per hour | beyondweb |
| Freelancer hourly rate | CHF 110–180 per hour | beyondweb |
| One-pager | CHF 500–3,500 | beyondweb |
| SME website from an agency | CHF 5,000–15,000 | beyondweb |
| Company website at KIVA | from CHF 790 (fixed price after a written scope) | KIVA |
What drives the price of a website?
| Factor | Cheaper | More expensive |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pages | One to five pages | Many sub-pages |
| Design | Adapted template | Custom design |
| Content | You supply copy and photos | Copy, photos, translations included |
| Languages | One language | German, French, Italian, English |
| Features | Contact, map, opening hours | Shop, booking, login, integrations |
| Upkeep | You edit yourself | Maintenance contract with updates |
What does a website cost per month?
After launch, costs stay small unless you need a maintenance contract:
| Item | Typical cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| .ch domain | CHF 15–25 per year | Register it in your name |
| Hosting and operation | about CHF 10–50 per month | Depends on provider; beyondweb cites CHF 25–50 for simple sites |
| Maintenance (optional) | at KIVA from CHF 49 per month | Updates, small changes, help |
Are prices with or without VAT?
VAT-registered Swiss agencies usually add 8.1% VAT. Ask for every quote whether the price includes VAT.
KIVA is not VAT-registered; no Swiss VAT is charged, so the quoted amount is the final amount.
What does an online shop cost in Switzerland?
A shop takes considerably more work than a company website: products, shipping rules, payment methods, legal texts. Shopify or WooCommerce are common; TWINT connects through payment providers such as Payrexx.
Platform fees and transaction fees come on top. At KIVA a shop with payment is quoted after a short conversation.
What does a website relaunch cost?
A relaunch usually costs about as much as a new site, because design and code are rebuilt. It is cheaper if copy and photos can be reused.
Sometimes speeding up the existing site is enough: KIVA offers a Speed-Fix from CHF 190; if the mobile score doesn't improve, you pay nothing.
What does a website cost at KIVA?
| Service | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Speed-Fix for an existing site | from CHF 190 | Measured before and after; no charge without improvement |
| Company website | from CHF 790 | Own design, mobile, fast, code and domain in your name |
| Industry packages (trades, practices, restaurants, hotels, hair and beauty) | CHF 990 to 3,900 | Depending on industry: references, menu, booking tool, languages |
| Automation, internal tools | from CHF 1,490 | After a written scope |
| Online shop with payment | on request | Shopify or WooCommerce, TWINT via payment provider |
What should you check in a quote?
- Do the code, hosting account and domain belong to you?
- Is the price fixed or an estimate, and with or without VAT?
- Are a legal notice and a privacy policy under Swiss law (revFADP) included?
- What does upkeep cost after launch, and how fast is support?
- Who supplies copy and photos, and in which languages?
- Are there real references with numbers, such as load times before and after?
Frequently asked questions
- What does a simple SME website cost in Switzerland?
- According to a beyondweb price comparison, a one-pager costs CHF 500 to 3,500 and an SME website from an agency CHF 5,000 to 15,000. At KIVA from CHF 790 as a fixed price.
- What does a website cost per month?
- For a simple site, depending on provider, about CHF 10 to 50 per month for hosting and operation plus CHF 15 to 25 per year for the .ch domain. Maintenance is optional, at KIVA from CHF 49 per month.
- How long does it take to have a website built?
- At KIVA a company website usually takes two to three weeks from order, depending on when copy and photos are ready. A clickable preview is ready in the first week.
- Do I need a legal notice and a privacy policy?
- Yes. Anyone offering goods or services online in Switzerland must state clearly who they are and inform about processing of personal data. Both are included at KIVA.