Pricing
How much does a website or app cost.
As a guide, a focused website from Forma Dev can cost under £5k, most bespoke business websites cost £5k to £15k, web apps, ecommerce and first mobile app releases typically cost £15k to £40k, and larger platforms start at £40k. Every project gets a fixed written proposal before any work starts.
By the Forma Dev team · Last updated 22 October 2026
Guide prices.
| Project | Typical budget |
|---|---|
| Focused business websiteA few pages, a clear offer and a contact route | Under £5k |
| Bespoke business websiteCustom design, CMS, integrations such as bookings | £5k to £15k |
| Web app, portal or ecommerceAccounts, data, payments or a custom checkout | £15k to £40k |
| Mobile app, first releaseiOS, Android or cross-platform, with its back end | £15k to £40k |
| Platforms and larger productsSeveral user types, complex data, phased delivery | £40k and above |
Guide prices in pounds sterling, excluding VAT. Last reviewed 22 October 2026.
What moves the price.
- Number of templates and features
A five-page site and a platform with accounts, dashboards and payments are very different builds.
- Integrations
Bookings, payments, CRMs and other systems each add design, build and testing time.
- Content and design depth
Custom illustration, 3D, motion and copywriting add to the design phase.
- Platforms
An app for iOS and Android, or an app plus a web dashboard, means more to build and test.
- Timeline
A fixed launch date can mean a larger team working in parallel.
Questions and answers.
Why give guide prices?
Because cost is the first question most people have, and a range helps you plan before we talk. Your proposal will always be a fixed, written price for an agreed scope.
Are prices inclusive of VAT?
No. Our fees exclude VAT and third-party costs such as domains, fonts, stock assets or paid APIs, which are passed on at cost or billed separately where agreed.
How are payments structured?
A deposit before work begins, then invoices against milestones as you approve them in the client portal. Invoices are payable within 14 days.
Is there an ongoing cost after launch?
Hosting, support and any third-party services are quoted alongside the build, so you know the running costs before you commit.
Start a project
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