Guide · Updated: November 2026
Web design cost in Malaysia 2027: what a website really costs
If you only need to be found and have almost no budget, start with a free Google Business Profile or a DIY builder like Wix or Squarespace; if selling products online is the main job, use Shopify. If you want a site built for you, with bookings or quotations and in English and Bahasa Melayu, hire a freelancer, studio or agency and budget a one-off build fee plus a small monthly cost for upkeep.
Written by Wan Nabil. We build websites at Miracle Mikhael, so we have an interest here. We try to be fair: this guide says when another option suits you better.
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Prices at a glance
- Google Business ProfileFree (a listing on Search and Maps, not a full website)
- WixFree plan; paid plan prices vary by country, see wix.com/plans
- SquarespaceFrom RM42/month paid annually (Basic)
- ShopifyFrom RM89/month paid yearly (Basic), plus 2% with a third-party payment provider
- Freelancer or agencyVaries widely; ask for a fixed written quote
- Miracle MikhaelWebsite from RM1,500, system from RM5,000, care plan RM150/month (optional)
DIY platform prices checked on each company's pricing page on 26 October 2026. For a rough number for your own site, try the website cost calculator.
What decides the cost
Two websites with the same number of pages can cost very different amounts. Before you compare prices, write down your answers to these:
- What the site must do: show information, take enquiries, take bookings, or sell and take payment.
- How many pages, and who writes the text and supplies photos.
- Languages: English only, Bahasa Melayu only, or both.
- Running costs every month or year: plan fees, domain, hosting, transaction fees, maintenance.
- Who owns the domain, content and data if you stop paying or change provider.
- Who fixes things after launch, and how fast.
- Speed on a phone, and basic SEO so people can find you on Google.
7 ways to get a website, compared
Prices for the DIY platforms were checked on each company's own pricing page in October 2026 and can change; always confirm on their site. We do not list freelancer or agency prices because they vary too much to quote fairly.
Google Business Profile only
- What it is
- A listing on Google Search and Maps with your hours, phone, WhatsApp link, photos and reviews.
- Price
- Free (Google: “creating a Business Profile and listing your business on Google is free”)
- Pick this if
- you are a local shop or service, just starting, and most customers find you on Maps. It is not a full website, but it is the best free first step.
Wix (DIY builder)
- What it is
- Drag-and-drop website builder with templates, hosting included.
- Price
- Free plan available; paid plan prices vary by country, so check the price shown for Malaysia on wix.com/plans (checked Oct 2026).
- Pick this if
- you have a small budget, enjoy doing it yourself and are happy to spend your own evenings on design and text.
Squarespace (DIY builder)
- What it is
- Template-based builder known for clean, image-led designs, hosting included.
- Price
- From RM42/month paid annually, RM59/month paid monthly (Basic plan, checked Oct 2026).
- Pick this if
- you are a photographer, creative or small brand who wants a polished template and will write the content yourself.
Shopify (DIY online store)
- What it is
- Online store platform with products, cart, checkout and inventory.
- Price
- Basic from RM89/month paid yearly, RM99/month paid monthly; 2% fee when you use a third-party payment provider (checked Oct 2026).
- Pick this if
- selling products online is the main job. For a store with many products, Shopify is usually a better fit than a custom build.
Freelancer
- What it is
- One person designs and builds the site, often on WordPress or a builder.
- Price
- Varies widely by person and scope. Ask for a fixed written quote.
- Pick this if
- you know the freelancer's past work, the scope is clear, and you have a plan for who maintains the site later.
Web design agency
- What it is
- A team covering strategy, design, development, content and often marketing.
- Price
- Varies widely; usually quoted per project after a brief.
- Pick this if
- you are a larger company that needs many people involved, ad campaigns, or formal procurement and account management.
A small studio like Miracle Mikhael
- What it is
- A custom-coded website (and, if needed, a simple business system), built by Wan Nabil.
- Price
- Business website from RM1,500; booking, quotation or tracking system from RM5,000; care plan RM150/month (optional). Fixed quote before work starts.
- Pick this if
- you want a site designed and built for you, in English, Bahasa Melayu or both, plus booking or quotation features, without managing a builder yourself.
Costs people forget
The build fee or first month is only part of the bill. A DIY plan is paid every month or year for as long as the site is live. Online shops pay payment-gateway or transaction fees on every sale. Every website needs a domain renewed yearly. And someone has to update prices, photos and opening hours, fix broken forms and keep things secure: either you, in your own time, or a paid maintenance plan. When you compare options, add up the cost over two or three years, not just the first invoice.
When another option is better than us
- You sell many products online: Shopify gives you a catalogue, cart, checkout and stock tracking that would cost far more to build custom.
- You are testing an idea with almost no budget: a Google Business Profile plus a free or low-cost builder plan is enough to start. Upgrade later when enquiries come in.
- You need a full marketing team: if you also want ad campaigns, branding and social media handled together, an agency with those people in-house fits better than a small studio.
Where Miracle Mikhael fits
Miracle Mikhael is a small Malaysian studio run by Wan Nabil, a full-stack developer in Selangor. Sites are designed and coded for each client, not built from a template, in English, Bahasa Melayu or both. The studio also builds custom business systems such as booking, quotation and tracking tools, and websites for lawyers and advisors. You can see past work in the portfolio.
Get a rough number in one minute
Pick your page count and features in the free website cost calculator, then see the published packages: website from RM1,500, system from RM5,000, care plan RM150/month.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Malaysia in 2027?
It ranges from free (a Google Business Profile) to a few hundred ringgit a year on a DIY builder, to a one-off build fee from a freelancer, studio or agency. At Miracle Mikhael a business website starts from RM1,500 and a booking, quotation or tracking system from RM5,000, with a fixed quote after the scope is agreed.
Is Wix or Squarespace cheaper than hiring a web designer?
Usually yes at the start, because you only pay a monthly plan and do the work yourself. Over several years the plan fees add up, and your own time has a cost too, so compare the total over two or three years.
What ongoing costs should I budget for?
Plan in a domain renewal every year, hosting (included in builder plans), payment or transaction fees if you sell online, and maintenance. Miracle Mikhael's optional care plan is RM150/month for hosting, backups, security updates and small changes.
Should I use Shopify or a custom website for an online shop?
Use Shopify if selling many products is the main job: it handles the catalogue, cart and checkout for a monthly fee. A custom site makes more sense when you mainly need a strong company site with bookings or quotations rather than a full shop.
How long does it take to build a business website?
At Miracle Mikhael a business website usually takes 1 to 3 weeks and a system 3 to 8 weeks, depending on scope and how quickly content is ready.
Do I own my website and domain?
You should. Ask any provider in writing who owns the domain, content and data. Miracle Mikhael clients own their domain, content and data.
How we checked
Google, Wix, Squarespace and Shopify details come from each company's own website, checked on 26 October 2026; prices are the entry plans shown to a Malaysian visitor where available and may change. Miracle Mikhael prices are the published starting prices. We did not use review sites, user counts or rankings.