How much does a website cost in Argentina in 2026?
What a website costs depends on the type of site, the content and what it has to do. What each type of website includes, what defines the cost and which expenses come on top.
What a website costs in Argentina depends on three things: the type of site (a landing page, a business site, an online store or a custom system), how much content it has and what it has to do beyond showing information. On top of that come the fixed costs every website has: the domain and hosting.
If you asked for quotes and got very different numbers for what looked like the same thing, you are not alone: few providers explain what you are paying for. In this guide I show what each type of website includes, what defines the cost, which expenses come on top and what to ask so you choose without overpaying. I quote per project: tell me what you need and within 48 hours I will send you a fixed quote.
How much does each type of website cost?
| Website type | What it includes | Who it is for | What defines the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | A single page with your services, WhatsApp button, contact form, map and mobile-friendly design | New businesses or a single core service | Number of sections, whether copy and photos are ready, and work for Google |
| Business site | Several pages (home, services, about, contact), visitor stats and Google Business profile | Professionals, restaurants, SMBs with several services | Number of pages, copy to be written and whether you need a panel to edit it yourself |
| Custom online store | Catalog, cart, Mercado Pago payments and product management | Businesses already selling that want their own channel | Catalog size, variants, shipping, stock and whether it connects to your invoicing |
| Custom web system | Users with permissions, dashboards, bookings or customer tracking, connections to other tools | Businesses that need their own tool | Number of screens, user types and which other tools it has to talk to |
The final number depends on scope. Before comparing quotes, check that they all include the same things.
Which type of website does your business need?
If you are just starting or have one main service, a landing page is enough for people to find you and get in touch. If you offer several services or need to show more information (a menu, specialties, branches), a business site gives you room to organize it. I explain the difference in landing page vs full website.
If you are going to sell online, the jump is different: not only the scope changes, but also how you get paid. Before choosing between a platform and your own store, read how much an online store costs in Argentina. And if you want to see what each type looks like, there are examples by industry.
Which costs come on top of development?
These are costs every website has, no matter who builds it:
| Item | What defines the cost | How often |
|---|---|---|
| .com.ar domain | Set by NIC Argentina; a small cost | Yearly (registered with NIC Argentina using a tax ID) |
| .com domain | Set by the registrar you choose | Yearly |
| Hosting (the place your site lives) | How many visits, photos and features the site has | Yearly |
| Security certificate (SSL, the padlock) | Usually included with hosting | — |
| Maintenance | Optional plan | Monthly |
| Content changes | Free if you have an editing panel; otherwise hourly or within the plan | When you need them |
What maintenance covers and what happens without it: how much it costs to maintain a website.
Why do prices vary so much?
The main difference is between using a pre-designed template or custom development. A WordPress template installs in hours and is customized with colors and text, but it has limits: it looks like thousands of other sites, loads slower because of unnecessary plugins and locks you into someone else's structure. Custom development is built from scratch for your business: what your customer wants to see, how they navigate, what action you want them to take. It costs more because it takes more hours, but the result is unique, faster and scalable. If you are torn between the two, see custom website vs template.
Freelancer or agency?
A freelancer is usually more affordable than an agency because they do not carry corporate overhead. Communication is direct and decisions are fast. The downside is depending on one person. An agency has specialized teams (designer, developer, copywriter, SEO) and more formal processes, but the price reflects that structure. For a small or mid-sized business that needs a professional site without complications, a freelancer with a proven portfolio is usually the best value. If you are about to hire, this guide to choosing a web developer will help.
What should a serious quote include?
Be wary of quotes that do not detail what is included. A good one should specify:
- Mobile-friendly design (most of your visits will come from phones).
- A working contact form and WhatsApp button.
- Basic Google optimization, so people find you when they search for what you sell.
- Integration with your social media and Google Maps.
- Security certificate (the padlock) and who pays for the domain and hosting.
- At least 30 days of post-launch support.
Is a very cheap website a good idea?
If someone offers you a website at a price that looks too low, it is probably a template with no customization, no work for Google and no support. That is fine if it is what you need, but ask what is included and what is not. Cheap can end up expensive if you have to rebuild it because it brings no inquiries: I cover that in why my website brings no customers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic website cost in Argentina?
A landing page (a single page with your services, WhatsApp, map and contact form) is the most affordable way to have your own professional website. The final cost depends on how many sections it has, whether the copy and photos are ready and whether you want work to show up on Google. Tell me about your case on WhatsApp or by email and within 48 hours I will send you a fixed quote.
Is a website paid monthly or once?
Development is paid once. After that, some costs renew: the domain and hosting, which are yearly, and maintenance, which is an optional monthly plan. I break it down in how much it costs to maintain a website.
Are the domain and hosting included in the price?
It depends on who builds your site, so always ask. In my case they are included in the monthly maintenance plan; if you prefer not to hire it, I hand over the site so you can host it wherever you want.
Why does a custom website cost more than a template?
Because it is designed and coded from scratch for your business: it takes more hours, but the result is unique, faster and does not depend on plugins. I compare both in custom website vs template.
How long does it take to build a website?
It depends on the type of site and on having the content (copy, photos, logo) ready. I explain timelines by website type in how long it takes to build a website.
Need a professional website for your business? Tell me what you do on WhatsApp or by email: I will tell you which type of site fits and within 48 hours I will send you a fixed quote. Meanwhile, browse the examples by industry.