
When many Hong Kong businesses plan to build a website, the first question they ask is: "How much does it cost to create a website?" Prices vary widely in the market, ranging from HK$3,000 to over HK$250,000, making it difficult for many businesses to make a decision.
East Tech has been providing web design services since 2008, and has encountered countless clients who gave up because they didn't understand the pricing structure. Today, we'll break down common items on a pricing chart, teaching you how to compare web design fees and avoid being shocked by hidden costs. Over 17 years of experience, sincere, considerate, professional, fast, and cost-effective!
Based on Hong Kong market conditions for 2025–2026, the following are the price ranges for various websites:
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Website Types |
Price range (HKD) |
Suitable for |
Production cycle |
|
One-page showcase website |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Startup brand, personal profile, event page |
3–7 days |
|
Template for corporate websites (5-6 pages) |
$8,000–$20,000 |
Basic Brand Showcase for SMEs |
1–2 weeks |
|
Customized brand website |
$20,000–$60,000 |
Mid-sized enterprises that value brand image |
3–6 weeks |
|
Template online store |
$15,000–$50,000 |
Small e-commerce platform with a limited number of products |
2–4 weeks |
|
Customized e-commerce website |
$50,000–$250,000 |
Large e-commerce platforms, complex functional requirements |
6–12 weeks |
|
Highly customized system website |
$250,000 and above |
Large enterprises, special system development |
3–6 months |
The prices above are general market rates for reference. Actual costs will vary depending on the design company's experience, scope of services, and additional features.
This is the biggest factor affecting prices.
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Comparison items |
Template website |
Customized website |
|
Design freedom |
Low – Use ready-made templates, fixed layout |
High – Designed entirely according to brand requirements |
|
Uniqueness |
It's easy to have similar designs to other websites. |
Unique brand visual identity |
|
cost |
HK$3,000–$20,000 |
HK$20,000–$250,000+ |
|
Production time |
Shorter (1–2 weeks) |
Longer (3–12 weeks) |
|
Subsequent scalability |
Limited by template architecture |
Flexible expansion of functions and pages |
|
Suitable for |
Startups or small businesses with limited budgets |
Medium to large enterprises that value brand image |
The more pages there are, the longer the design and development time, and naturally the higher the cost. Generally speaking:
The design fee increases by approximately HK$500–$3,000 for each additional page, depending on the complexity of the page.
Basic features (contact form, Google Maps embed) are usually included in the base price. However, the following advanced features will incur additional charges:
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