If you've asked three different agencies for a website quote in Switzerland, you've probably received three wildly different answers. This guide breaks down what each price tier actually includes, what the hidden costs are, and how formaDigital delivers premium results at 40–70% below typical Swiss agency rates.
The real price ranges in 2026
Here's an honest breakdown of what a website costs in Switzerland in 2026, by type:
DIY tools (Wix, Squarespace, Jimdo): CHF 150–600/year
Fast and cheap, but with real limitations: generic design, poor SEO foundations, no custom functionality, and you need to maintain it yourself. Fine for a hobby project. Not for a business that needs to grow.
Freelancer: CHF 800–3'500
Wide range depending on experience. A junior freelancer may charge CHF 800 for a 5-page site using a WordPress theme. A senior freelancer can charge CHF 3'000–5'000 for a custom design. Risk: reliability, availability after launch, and scope creep.
Small agency (like formaDigital): CHF 1'490–7'000+
Fixed-price packages with custom design, professional SEO foundations, and post-launch support. At formaDigital, we start at CHF 1'490 for a landing page and CHF 2'490 for a full 5-page business website — roughly 45–50% below comparable Zurich agencies.
Large Swiss agency (Zurich/Geneva): CHF 8'000–50'000+
Enterprise-grade projects with large teams, extensive discovery phases, and big retainer fees. Often justified for complex e-commerce, SaaS platforms, or regulated industries. For most SMEs, you're paying for the Zurich postcode.
Why is formaDigital so much cheaper?
Three structural reasons — not corners cut:
- No expensive office. We're 100% remote. No Zurich Paradeplatz rent, no coffee machine for 20 staff. Those savings go directly to you.
- AI-powered workflows. We use AI to accelerate design iteration, copywriting, and testing by 40–60%. Same quality, delivered faster, billed less.
- EU-based development team. Our senior developers in Portugal work at European rates, not Swiss ones. Same timezone, same quality standards, fraction of the cost.
What's included in each formaDigital package
Landing Page — from CHF 1'490
- Custom design (not a template)
- Mobile-first, Core Web Vitals optimised
- Conversion-optimised layout
- SEO basics (meta tags, structured data, sitemap)
- Google Analytics 4 setup
- Contact form
- 30-day post-launch support
- Delivery: 2 weeks
Showcase Site — from CHF 2'490
- Up to 5 pages with custom design system
- Full SEO optimisation
- Google Analytics + Search Console setup
- Google Business Profile setup
- CMS for content updates
- 60-day priority support
- Delivery: 3–4 weeks
Hidden costs to watch for
Whatever agency you choose, make sure to clarify:
- Domain and hosting — typically CHF 80–200/year separately
- Content and copywriting — some agencies charge extra for writing text
- Photography — stock images vs custom shoots
- Ongoing maintenance — updates, security, backups
- SEO ongoing work — a website without SEO investment rarely ranks
At formaDigital, we're transparent: our prices are fixed, published, and include everything listed. No surprise invoices.
What to ask before signing anything
- Is the price fixed, or hourly?
- What happens if the scope changes?
- Who owns the website after delivery?
- What CMS will I use to update content?
- Is SEO included, or a separate cost?
- What does post-launch support include?
Ready to get a real, fixed quote for your website? Request a free quote from formaDigital →