In today’s digital world, your website is often the first impression a customer has of your brand. So it’s fair to ask: how much does web design cost in Singapore?
The short answer is that most Singapore businesses pay somewhere between S$500 and S$30,000+ for a website, depending on how many unique page layouts you need, whether the design is custom or from a template, what the site has to do, and who builds it.
This guide breaks down what websites actually cost in Singapore in 2026, the factors that move the price, the yearly costs most quotes leave out, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Website design cost in Singapore by type
Most projects fall into one of these bands. Treat them as a starting range for budgeting rather than a fixed quote — two projects in the same row can differ significantly once scope is defined.
| Type of website | Estimated cost (SGD) | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | S$500 – S$2,000 | A single conversion-focused page |
| Basic informational site (5–10 pages) | S$800 – S$3,000 | Template-based design, standard pages |
| Small business site with CMS | S$2,000 – S$6,000 | Editable content, contact forms, basic SEO setup |
| E-commerce website | S$4,000 – S$15,000 | Product catalogue, cart, payment gateway, shipping |
| Custom corporate website | S$8,000 – S$30,000+ | Bespoke design, integrations, multi-language or custom functionality |
Prices are indicative and vary with project scope, agency or freelancer rates, and how much content you supply yourself.
The single biggest variable is not page count — it’s the number of unique layouts. Ten pages built from one shared layout involve far less design work than ten pages each designed from scratch. This is why two agencies can quote very different numbers for what sounds like the same brief.
What affects the cost of a website in Singapore
1. Type of website
A simple brochure site is much cheaper than a feature-rich e-commerce store or a custom portal. Complexity of functionality, not page count, drives most of the cost.
2. Custom design versus template
Template-based designs cost less but can look generic. Fully custom design tailored to your brand takes considerably more design time, and is priced accordingly.
3. Functionality and integrations
Each added feature carries its own cost: online payments, booking systems, membership logins, a second language, or a connection to your CRM or accounting software. A payment gateway alone is a meaningful line item. List every feature you need before asking for quotes — vague briefs get vague prices.
4. Content management system
Most Singapore websites use WordPress, Shopify or similar. A standard CMS setup is inexpensive; a custom CMS or complex third-party integrations are not.
5. SEO and mobile optimisation
A site that loads quickly, works properly on mobile, and is technically sound is essential in Singapore’s competitive market. Some designers include this by default — others charge extra. Confirm which, because fixing it later costs more than building it correctly the first time.
6. Copywriting and content creation
If you don’t supply the words and images, someone has to produce them. Professional copywriting and photography are usually additional costs, and they are the line most often underestimated when a project is budgeted.
7. Ongoing maintenance
Beyond the build, budget for updates, backups, security and support. Depending on the level of service, this typically runs S$50 to S$500+ per month.
Freelancer, agency or website builder?
Who builds your site is usually the biggest single factor in the price.
| Who builds it | Typical cost (SGD) | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| A website builder you set up yourself | A few hundred a year in subscription | Very simple sites you’ll maintain yourself |
| A freelancer | Lower than agency rates | A clear, small, well-defined brief |
| A web design agency | Mid to higher range | Design, copy, SEO and support from one place |
A website builder is cheapest and perfectly adequate for a basic site you’re willing to run yourself. A freelancer suits a tightly-defined project. An agency makes sense when the site has to connect to other systems, when you want design, content and search visibility handled together, or when you need someone accountable after launch.
The yearly costs a quote often leaves out
The build is only part of the bill. Running a website costs money every year, and most quotes don’t mention it.
| Ongoing cost | Typical range (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Domain name | S$15 – S$50 per year for .com; .sg costs more |
| Hosting | S$100 – S$600 per year for shared hosting |
| SSL certificate | Usually free with hosting |
| Maintenance and updates | S$50 – S$500+ per month if you pay someone |
It’s worth asking any designer directly: does the quote include hosting for the first year? And what happens in year two?
Grants: PSG has closed, EDGE is now the route
If you were planning to use the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) to offset website costs, this has recently changed and it matters.
Enterprise Singapore has confirmed that EDG, MRA and PSG ceased on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, businesses apply for grant support through the new EDGE Grant instead. PSG previously covered up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs.
Two practical points:
- Applications submitted before 30 September 2026 continue to be assessed under the original scheme. If you have a project already approved, it proceeds under your existing Letter of Offer.
- If you are starting fresh, check what EDGE covers before you commit. Don’t pay a deposit assuming a grant will reimburse it — confirm the position first.
Plenty of Singapore price guides still tell you PSG covers 50%. That advice is now out of date. Verify current grant terms directly with Enterprise Singapore before making a decision based on them.
How to get an accurate quote
A vague brief gets a vague price. To get a useful quote, send:
- The pages you need, and which of them will share a layout
- Whether you’ll supply the words and photos, or need them written
- Every feature: bookings, payments, member logins, a second language, CRM or accounting integration
- Two or three sites you like, and why you like them
- Your deadline
- Whether this is a redesign — if so, existing page addresses need redirecting, or you’ll lose the search traffic they bring in
Quotes for the “same” website can differ several times over, mostly because each designer guessed a different scope. The more specific your brief, the more comparable the numbers.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Who owns the domain, hosting account and website files when the project ends? It should be you.
- What does “design” include? Custom layouts or a template, and how many rounds of changes?
- What happens after launch? How long is support included, and what does an update cost afterwards?
- Are content and images included, or do you supply them — and by when?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Singapore?
Most Singapore businesses spend between S$2,000 and S$6,000 for a small business website with a content management system. A basic informational site can start lower, around S$800, while e-commerce and custom corporate sites commonly run from S$4,000 to S$30,000 or more depending on scope.
How much does web design cost in Singapore?
Web design typically falls within the same bands, since design is the largest component of most builds. A landing page might be S$500 to S$2,000; a fully custom-designed corporate site S$8,000 and above. The design portion rises sharply when you need bespoke layouts rather than a template.
What is the price of website design in Singapore?
Prices range from around S$500 for a single landing page to S$30,000+ for a large custom build. The determining factors are the number of unique layouts, the features required, and whether you engage a freelancer or an agency.
What is website design pricing like between different agencies?
It varies considerably. Published Singapore guides quote small business sites from roughly S$1,500 at the low end to S$12,000 at the high end — a wide spread that usually reflects different assumptions about scope rather than dramatically different quality. Always compare what is actually included, not just the headline figure.
How much does web development cost?
Development — the build, integrations and functionality — scales with complexity. Simple CMS builds sit within standard website pricing. Custom web applications, membership systems and complex integrations generally start around S$15,000 and rise from there.
How much does it cost to make a website?
If you build it yourself using a website builder, a few hundred dollars a year. If you hire a professional, budget from about S$800 for a basic site, S$2,000–S$6,000 for a typical business site, and upwards from there for e-commerce or custom work.
What does a website cost each year after launch?
Budget for a domain (S$15–S$50 a year), hosting (S$100–S$600 a year for shared hosting), and maintenance if you want someone handling updates, backups and security — typically S$50 to S$500+ a month depending on service level.
Is it cheaper to use a freelancer or an agency?
Freelancers generally quote less for a clearly-defined, smaller project. Agencies cost more because you’re paying for a team, broader expertise and ongoing support. If your project is straightforward, a freelancer can be excellent value. If it involves integrations, content or search visibility, an agency is often more cost-effective overall.
Working with RAWMIXMEDIA
RAWMIXMEDIA has been designing and building websites in Singapore since 2005. If you’d like a quote based on your actual scope rather than a generic package, tell us what you need and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Call +65 6230 7783 or use our contact form.
You can also read more about what we do and browse our portfolio of Singapore web design work.
Last updated: October 2026. Price ranges reflect typical Singapore market rates and our own published project pricing. Grant information verified against Enterprise Singapore, which confirms EDG, MRA and PSG ceased on 29 September 2026, with the EDGE Grant taking over from 30 September 2026.