Most business websites in Malaysia cost between RM5,000 and RM15,000. A simple template site can start lower, around RM1,500 to RM4,000, while a large corporate site, an online store, or a custom web application can run well beyond RM30,000. The range is wide because a website is not one product. What you pay depends on how much of it is built around your business.
What decides the cost of a website?
Two websites with the same number of pages can be priced very differently. These are the factors that move the number:
Custom design or template.
A design built around your brand takes more work than fitting content into a bought theme.
Number of pages.
More pages means more design, content, and build time.
Custom features.
Booking systems, member logins, calculators, and integrations add cost.
Ecommerce.
Selling online adds payment, stock, shipping, and tax setup.
Content.
Whether you supply the copy and images, or need the team to create them.
Who builds it.
A freelancer, a small studio, and a large agency price differently, and so does the level of experience.
How much does each type of website cost in Malaysia?
As a general guide for the Malaysian market in 2026:
| Type of website | Typical range (guide) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter / template site | RM1,500 – RM4,000 | A simple online presence, a few pages |
| Small business custom site | RM5,000 – RM12,000 | SMEs wanting a site built around their brand |
| Corporate / larger custom site | RM12,000 – RM40,000+ | Established businesses and listed companies |
| Ecommerce store | RM8,000 – RM35,000+ | Selling products or services online |
| Web application / portal | RM30,000+ | Logins, booking, dashboards, custom features |
What ongoing costs should I budget for?
A website is not only a one-off cost. Plan for a few recurring items:
Domain name.
Around RM50 to RM120 a year.
Hosting.
From around RM200 a year for shared hosting, to RM1,500 or more for managed or higher-traffic setups.
Maintenance.
A plan to keep the site updated, backed up, and secure, typically from RM150 to RM1,500 or more a month depending on the site.
Skipping maintenance is where many businesses get caught, and it is the cheapest problem to prevent.
Why are some quotes so much cheaper than others?
A RM800 website and an RM8,000 website can look similar on the day they launch. The difference shows up later. Cheap builds often use unvetted templates and plugins, skip security setup, and come with no maintenance. Since 2007 we have been called in to recover sites built this way after they were hacked, slowed to a crawl, or broke after an update. The recovery usually costs more than doing it properly the first time. A fair price is not the highest or the lowest. It is the one that includes a site built and secured properly, with support after launch.
Template or custom, which is better value?
A template is cheaper upfront and can be right for a very simple site. The trade-off is that you fit your business into a fixed layout, the features you need may not be there, and you often outgrow it. A custom site costs more at the start but fits your business, converts better, and lasts longer. For most SMEs, a well-built custom site is better value over a few years.
How we quote at Niche Studio
We do not quote a website blind. We start with a short, free consultation to understand what you need, then give you a fixed quote so there are no surprises. Our standard terms are 50 percent to begin and 50 percent on completion. If a simpler option would serve you better, we will tell you.