Website Cost in Ireland 2025

One of the first questions we hear from Irish business owners is: "How much will a website actually cost me in 2025?" If you've Googled this, you've probably seen everything from €200 to €20,000 — and that's no exaggeration. The truth is, web development pricing in Ireland depends on what you need, how it's built, and who's building it. So, let's cut through the fluff and break it down — no upselling, no vague "it depends." Just real, transparent info.

Ballpark Costs (Ireland 2025)

One-Page Brochure Site: €500 – €1,000 - Ideal for local service businesses

Standard Business Website: €1,000 – €2,500 - 4–6 pages, contact form, SEO basics

Advanced Business Site: €2,500 – €5,000 - Custom features, booking, blog, CMS

eCommerce Store: €3,000 – €8,000+ - Depends on products, integrations

Custom Web App or SaaS: €5,000 – €20,000+ - Includes backend dev, APIs, dashboards

What Affects Website Price?

Let's dig into the 5 biggest price influencers — including some factors most agencies don't mention.

Type of Developer or Agency

• Freelancer: Often cheaper, but availability and support can be limited.
• Template Shop: Quick but rigid — less flexible long-term.
• Custom Dev Agency (like us): Tailored, scalable, secure — especially if you need SEO, branding, or backend logic.

Pro Tip: Ask what's included in ongoing support. Many sites break down because no one maintains them after launch.

Design: Custom or Template?

• Templates (like WordPress themes): Faster and cheaper but often bloated.
• Custom Design (Figma to Code): Higher upfront cost but better for speed, UX, SEO, and branding.

At Elephantfly, we often start with Figma for UI/UX clarity before writing a line of code — especially for mobile-first builds.

Features and Functionality

Each of these adds cost:

• Contact forms with logic
• Bookings or scheduling
• Payment integration
• Membership portals
• Custom dashboards
• API integrations
• Multilingual setup

If it's interactive or user-specific — it usually takes time to build securely.

Mobile Responsiveness (Still Not Guaranteed!)

Even in 2025, we see new sites that don't adapt well on mobile.

Google's mobile-first indexing makes mobile responsiveness critical — not optional. Expect extra hours in dev time if you want every screen size to look perfect.

Hosting, Maintenance & Security

Don't forget post-launch costs:

Domain + Hosting: €60 – €250/year - Basic to premium hosting options

Maintenance Plans: €20 – €150/month - Updates, backups, monitoring

SSL Certificates: Free to €100+ - Security certificates for HTTPS

Backups, Uptime Monitoring, Firewall: Included in maintenance - Essential security features

At Elephantfly, our Rent-a-Site option includes all of this — with no surprise costs.

Should I Use Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify?

These platforms are great for DIY projects or side hustles. But if you:

• Want a site tailored to your business goals
• Care about SEO, speed, and security
• Need to scale or integrate systems later...

…you'll quickly outgrow those platforms.

Final Thoughts

A professional website is an investment — but it doesn't need to break the bank. The key is finding the right partner who understands your business goals, not just your budget.