Guide · Website costs
How much does a website cost in Malta?
A small-business website in Malta typically costs €1,000–€2,500 with a studio; online shops and custom systems start from about €4,500. On top of that, budget for a domain, hosting and, ideally, a care plan from €25 a month.
This guide is written for small business owners in Malta and Gozo who want a straight answer: what you’re actually paying for, what pushes the price up, what it costs to keep a website running, and how to avoid paying twice. The prices are our own fixed prices at Gaffiero Digital, so you can see exactly where they come from.
What does a website cost in Malta in 2026?
The price depends mostly on what the website needs to do. A site that explains your services and brings in calls costs less than one that takes bookings, and a shop that takes payments costs more again. Here is how our own packages are priced:
| Type of website | What you get | Typical time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | A custom-designed site of up to 4 pages, mobile-first, set up for Google, with a contact form, click-to-call and WhatsApp | 2–3 weeks | €1,000 |
| Business | Up to 8 pages, online bookings or enquiries, content written with you, Google Business Profile and local SEO, a simple editor | 4–6 weeks | €2,500 |
| Shop or custom system | An online shop with payments and delivery, or a booking, quote or client system built around your business | 6–10 weeks | from €4,500 |
Each package includes custom design (never a template), a mobile-first build, secure hosting setup and 30 days of free bug fixes after launch. You pay 50% to start and the balance only when you approve the finished website. Full details are on our services and prices page.
What drives the cost of a website?
Two websites can look similar and cost very different amounts. These are the things that move the price:
- Number of pages and how much content needs writing. Ten service pages take longer to plan, write and design than four.
- Features such as online booking, a price estimator, payments, a shop or a client portal. Each one has to be designed, built and tested.
- Design: a custom design takes more work than a template, and stands out more in a small market where competitors often use the same themes.
- Content: whether you supply the text and photos, or need help writing and creating them.
- Languages: an English site is the baseline. Adding Maltese or Italian versions means translating and maintaining every page.
- Integrations with tools you already use, like your calendar, email, booking or accounting software.
If budget is tight, start with fewer pages and one feature that brings in business, such as a quote form or table booking, then add more once it’s paying for itself.
What does a website cost to run after launch?
Every website has some running costs. They are smaller than the build, but they are worth knowing before you compare quotes.
- Domain name: a small yearly fee to keep your address, such as yourbusiness.com or yourbusiness.com.mt. Make sure it is registered in your name.
- Hosting: the server your website runs on. Fast, secure hosting matters for Google and for visitors on mobile data.
- Maintenance: security and software updates, backups, small changes and ongoing optimisation so Google and AI search tools like ChatGPT keep finding you. Our optional care plans cover this: Basic at €25 a month, Standard at €50 a month with up to an hour of changes, and Priority at €90 a month with up to three hours.
- Optional extras such as an AI website assistant that answers customers and takes bookings around the clock (€80 a month with us).
A note on VAT. Malta’s standard VAT rate is 18%, and some suppliers quote without it. Always ask whether a price includes VAT before you compare quotes side by side. All the Gaffiero Digital prices in this guide include VAT.
DIY builder, freelancer or studio: which is right for you?
| DIY builder | Freelancer | Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Lowest, paid monthly | Varies widely | Highest, usually fixed |
| Your time | A lot: you build it | Some | Least |
| Design | Template | Depends on the person | Custom |
| Set up for Google | Up to you | Sometimes | Should be included |
| Support after launch | Help articles | Varies | Someone accountable |
DIY website builders have a low monthly cost, but you pay with your own time, and the result often looks like a template. Freelancers can be affordable, but quality and support vary a lot. A studio costs more up front, but you should get a custom design, a proper setup for Google, and someone accountable after launch.
Watch out for very cheap websites. Ask who owns the website and domain, whether it’s set up for Google, what happens if something breaks, and what you’ll pay each year. A cheap site that brings in no clients often ends up costing more.
How long does it take to build a website?
- Starter website: typically 2–3 weeks.
- Business website: typically 4–6 weeks.
- Online shop or custom system: typically 6–10 weeks.
The clock starts once we have your content. The biggest delays are usually waiting for text and photos, and long gaps between rounds of feedback, so having those ready is the easiest way to launch sooner. You see and approve the design before anything is built.
How do you get a fixed price for a website?
- Start with our free website check to see where your current website stands on speed, mobile and Google visibility.
- Book a free 20-minute call, where we learn about your business and what the website needs to do.
- Get a written proposal with one fixed price and a timeline, agreed before any work starts. No obligation.
If you’re comparing options for a specific industry, our pages for restaurants, trades, salons, estate agents, gyms and shops show what we’d build and which package fits.
Questions
How much does a small business website cost in Malta?
With a studio, a small business website in Malta typically costs €1,000–€2,500 as a one-off. At Gaffiero Digital, a Starter site of up to 4 pages is €1,000 and a Business site of up to 8 pages with bookings or enquiries is €2,500.
How much does an online shop cost in Malta?
A custom online shop with a product catalogue, card payments and collection or delivery starts from about €4,500. The final price depends on the number of products, payment and delivery options, and any connections to stock or accounting systems.
Are there monthly costs after the website is built?
Yes, some. Every website needs a domain name (a small yearly fee) and hosting. Updates, backups, security and ongoing Google and AI search optimisation are optional but recommended: our care plans cost €25, €50 or €90 a month depending on how many changes you need.
Do website prices in Malta include VAT?
It depends on the supplier. Malta’s standard VAT rate is 18%, so always ask whether a quote includes VAT, so you compare like with like. All Gaffiero Digital prices include VAT.
How long does it take to build a website?
Typically 2–3 weeks for a Starter website, 4–6 weeks for a Business website and 6–10 weeks for an online shop or custom system, once your content is ready.
Is a cheap website or a DIY builder worth it?
For a hobby or a very new business, a DIY builder can be enough. For a business that relies on enquiries, a cheap site often costs more in lost clients. Check who owns the site and domain, whether it is set up for Google, and who fixes it when something breaks.