Quick answer
A small business website in the Philippines costs about ₱3,000 to ₱15,000 with a starter package, ₱15,000 to ₱100,000 from an experienced freelancer, and ₱50,000 to ₱500,000 or more from an agency. Online stores and custom web apps cost more. On top of that, budget roughly ₱2,000 to ₱7,000 a year for your domain and hosting.
1. Website prices in the Philippines at a glance
These are typical 2026 price ranges for building a website in the Philippines. Prices vary a lot between providers, so use them as a guide, not a quote.
| Type of website | Typical price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter business website (1 to 5 pages) | ₱3,000 to ₱15,000 | Small shops, food businesses, freelancers, local services |
| Custom business website (5 to 15 pages) | ₱15,000 to ₱100,000 | Growing businesses that need more pages, custom design, and SEO |
| Agency-built corporate website | ₱50,000 to ₱500,000+ | Larger companies with a brand team and complex needs |
| E-commerce website (online store) | ₱30,000 to ₱200,000+ | Businesses selling products online with a cart and orders |
| Booking system or custom web app | ₱50,000 and up | Clinics, salons, resorts, and businesses with internal tools |
2. What affects the price of a website
Number of pages
A one-page site with your services and contact details is the cheapest. Each extra page (About, Services, Gallery, Menu, FAQ) adds design and setup time.
Custom design or a template
A ready-made template is faster and cheaper. A design built around your brand, photos, and customers costs more but looks more professional and converts better.
Features
Contact forms and Messenger buttons are simple. Online booking, shopping carts, live chat, member logins, and admin dashboards are where prices climb, because they need a database and more testing.
Who writes the content
If you provide the text and photos, you pay less. If the web designer writes your content or arranges photography, expect to pay more.
SEO setup
A website nobody finds doesn't bring customers. Basic SEO (page titles, descriptions, sitemap, Google Search Console) should be included. Ongoing SEO to rank for competitive searches is a separate monthly service.
3. Yearly costs after your website launches
The build price is not the only cost. These are the usual running costs every year:
| Cost | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .com domain | ₱600 to ₱1,200 a year | .ph and .com.ph domains usually cost more |
| Web hosting | ₱1,200 to ₱6,000 a year | Basic shared hosting is enough for most small business sites |
| SSL certificate (https) | Often free | Many hosts include a free SSL certificate |
| Website maintenance | Optional, monthly | Updates, backups, security checks, and small edits |
| Business email | Optional | For an address like hello@yourbusiness.com |
Before you pay for a website, ask what the renewal costs will be after the first year, and whose name the domain is registered under.
4. DIY website builder, freelancer, or agency?
DIY website builders
Builders like Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify let you make a site yourself for a monthly subscription. They're fine if you have time and an eye for design, but the monthly fees add up, often in US dollars, and many owners end up with a site that looks unfinished or never ranks on Google.
Freelancers and small studios
The best value for most small businesses in the Philippines. You talk directly to the person building your site, prices are lower than agencies, and many offer starter packages with the domain and hosting included. Check their past work and what happens after launch.
Agencies
Agencies have bigger teams (designers, developers, writers, project managers), which is why they cost more. They make sense for large companies, complex projects, or brands that need a full marketing team.
5. Hidden costs to watch for
- Expensive renewals: a cheap first year, then a much higher domain or hosting price in year two.
- Domain registered in the designer's name: if you part ways, you could lose your web address.
- Paid changes from day one: some providers charge for every small text or photo update after launch.
- Premium plugins and themes: yearly license fees that weren't in the quote.
- No SEO setup: a beautiful site that Google never shows, so you end up paying again to fix it.
- Paying everything upfront: you can't check the finished website before the money is gone.
6. How to get the most for your website budget
- Start small and grow. A strong 5-page site beats an unfinished 20-page one. Add pages and features as your business grows.
- Prepare your content. Gather your logo, photos, prices, and business details before you start. It saves time and money.
- Ask for a preview first. Seeing a homepage design before you commit avoids paying for something you don't like.
- Get everything in writing. Pages, features, domain, hosting, revisions, and renewal costs should all be in your quote.
- Make sure it's built for Google. Mobile-friendly, fast, and with basic SEO, so customers searching for you actually find you.
7. What GensanWeb charges
Our Starter Website is ₱3,499 for businesses anywhere in the Philippines. It includes:
- Up to 5 pages, including your homepage
- A free .com domain and hosting for 1 year, plus free SSL
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact form, plus Call, Messenger and WhatsApp buttons
- Google Maps and basic SEO setup with Google Search Console
- Unlimited small changes for 1 month after launch
- You check the finished website before you pay
Need more? We also build booking systems, online stores, live chat, and sales dashboards, quoted after a free consultation. Not sure what you need? Request a free homepage preview and see your website before you decide.
8. Frequently asked questions
How much is a basic website in the Philippines?
A basic small business website in the Philippines usually costs between ₱3,000 and ₱15,000 from a freelancer or small studio offering starter packages, and from around ₱50,000 at an agency. Always check whether the domain, hosting, and changes after launch are included.
How much does a website cost per year after it's built?
Expect yearly costs for the domain (roughly ₱600 to ₱1,200 for a .com) and hosting (roughly ₱1,200 to ₱6,000 for a basic plan). Monthly maintenance, if you want someone to handle updates, is extra.
Is a Facebook page enough, or do I need a website?
A Facebook page is a good start, but it doesn't show up well on Google, you don't own it, and it looks less credible to some customers. A website you own, linked to your Facebook page, gives you both reach and trust.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in the Philippines?
A custom e-commerce website with a product catalog, cart, and order management usually starts at around ₱30,000 and can go well above ₱200,000 for large stores with many integrations. The number of products, payment options, and delivery features drive the price.