These are typical ranges from rates Philippine studios, agencies and freelancers published in 2025 and 2026. They are a guide, not a quote: every project is different, and Bytebento prices each one in a free proposal.
The short answer
| Project | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Small business website | ₱15,000 to ₱80,000 | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Custom-designed website | ₱80,000 to ₱250,000 | 4 to 10 weeks |
| Online store | ₱50,000 to ₱150,000 | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Custom system (first version) | ₱150,000 to ₱800,000 | 6 to 12 weeks |
| Website care (monthly) | ₱1,000 to ₱15,000 | Ongoing |
Business websites
Most of the price difference between websites comes down to two things: whether the design is a template or made for you, and how many pages and features it has.
Basic · ₱15,000 to ₱35,000
- Around 5 pages (home, about, services, contact)
- Works on phones
- Contact form and Google Maps
- Basic Google setup: titles, descriptions, Search Console
Standard · ₱30,000 to ₱80,000
- 5 to 10+ pages
- A content manager, so you can edit pages and post updates yourself
- Blog or news section
- Analytics, so you can see where visitors come from
Custom-designed · ₱80,000 to ₱250,000
- A design made for your brand, not a template
- 8 to 20 pages, with animation and custom sections
- Lead capture or a booking or inquiry flow
- Built for speed and search from the start
Online stores
A small to mid-sized store typically costs ₱50,000 to ₱150,000 and takes 4 to 8 weeks. Manila agencies often start at ₱150,000 and go above ₱250,000.
- A catalogue of around 20 to 150 products, with photos, variants and stock levels
- Cart and checkout with GCash, Maya and card payments through a payment gateway
- Shipping rules, order emails and a dashboard for managing orders
- Platform: usually WooCommerce or Shopify, or custom-built for unusual needs
Payment gateways also charge per transaction. PayMongo, for example, charges 3.5% plus ₱15 per card payment, and e-wallet fees differ, so check the provider's current rates when you budget.
Custom systems and web apps
A first version of a custom system, such as a booking system, a records or request system, or a client portal, typically costs ₱150,000 to ₱800,000. Enterprise-grade builds from large agencies can run into the millions.
- User accounts with roles and permissions (staff, admin, the public)
- A database and admin dashboard for the records you manage today in spreadsheets or on paper
- Reports and exports
- One or two integrations, such as SMS alerts or online payments
The biggest cost drivers are the number of workflows, the number of user roles, and how much the system must connect to. The way to keep it affordable is to build the most painful workflow first and add the rest in phases, each priced on its own.
What you pay after launch
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain (.com) | Under ₱1,000 a year | Promotional first-year prices are often lower; renewals cost more. |
| Domain (.ph or .com.ph) | About ₱3,000 to ₱4,700 a year | Pricier than .com, but signals a Philippine business. |
| Hosting (small site) | About ₱1,200 to ₱10,000 a year | Shared hosting is cheapest. Stores and systems need more. |
| Hosting (store or system) | About ₱15,000 to ₱50,000 a year | More power, backups and security for payments and records. |
| Care plan (basic) | ₱1,000 to ₱6,000 a month | Updates, backups, uptime monitoring, 1 to 2 support hours. |
| Care plan (standard) | ₱5,000 to ₱15,000 a month | Adds security scans, speed work and 3 to 5 support hours. |
Whoever builds your site, make sure the domain and hosting accounts are registered in your name. It costs nothing extra and means you are never locked in.
Automation, integrations, design and IT support
Few Philippine providers publish prices for these, so any single number would be a guess. What drives the cost:
- Integrations (SMS alerts, GCash or Maya payments, document generation): priced by how many systems connect and what happens when something fails. Usage fees are separate, such as roughly ₱0.50 per SMS through a provider like Semaphore.
- UX and UI design on its own: priced by the number of screens and how much research and testing is involved.
- IT support for a small office: usually a monthly retainer sized by the number of devices and users, and a one-time health check before that. For comparison, a full-time IT technician in the Philippines earns about ₱24,000 to ₱34,000 a month.
What moves the price
- Template or custom design. A custom design costs more but is the difference between looking like everyone else and looking like you.
- Number of pages, products or workflows.
- Who writes the content and takes the photos. Supplying your own saves money.
- Integrations with payments, SMS or other systems.
- Where the team is. Published 2026 rates put Metro Manila agencies roughly 30 to 50% above provincial studios for similar work.
How to avoid overpaying
- Get the scope, timeline and price in writing before any work starts.
- Ask who will own the code, the domain and the hosting accounts. The answer should be you.
- Ask what happens after launch: how long fixes are free, and what support costs after that.
- For big systems, start with a first version of the most important workflow instead of building everything at once.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple website cost in the Philippines?
A simple five-page business website typically costs ₱15,000 to ₱35,000 from a provincial studio or freelancer, and takes 2 to 4 weeks. Agencies in Metro Manila usually charge more for the same scope.
How much does an online store cost in the Philippines?
A small to mid-sized online store with cart, checkout and GCash, Maya or card payments typically costs ₱50,000 to ₱150,000. Payment providers also take a fee per transaction.
How much does custom software cost in the Philippines?
A first version of a custom system, such as a booking, records or request system, typically costs ₱150,000 to ₱800,000, depending on how many workflows, user roles and integrations it needs.
What are the yearly costs of a website?
Expect a domain (under ₱1,000 a year for .com, around ₱3,000 to ₱4,700 for .ph), hosting (roughly ₱1,200 to ₱10,000 a year for a small site), and optionally a care plan of ₱1,000 to ₱15,000 a month.
Why do Manila agencies cost more?
Office and staff costs are higher in Metro Manila. Published 2026 rates put Manila agencies roughly 30 to 50% above provincial studios for similar work.
How Bytebento prices projects
We price every project on its own, after a short call about what you need. You get a free proposal with the scope, timeline and price in writing before any work starts, and everything we build is handed over in your name. Ask for a proposal.