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Web Development Pricing in Kerala — Complete 2026 Price Guide

Abin Antony Apr 25, 2026 9 min read

Most "web developer pricing" articles online are either clickbait (suspiciously low) or agency-sponsored (suspiciously high). This is what Kerala businesses actually pay in 2026, based on 50+ quotes across the state.

Brochure / Portfolio websites

₹10,000 – ₹25,000 — template-based, WordPress or HTML, 5–8 pages, contact form, basic SEO. Suitable for local service businesses.

₹25,000 – ₹60,000 — fully custom design, animations, blog, proper on-page SEO, Core Web Vitals optimisation. The sweet spot for serious small businesses.

Business web applications (Laravel / CodeIgniter)

₹60,000 – ₹1,50,000 — internal tools, booking systems, membership portals, simple dashboards.

₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 — multi-user apps with roles, reports, notifications, REST API.

ERP systems

₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 — School ERP, clinic management, legal practice management. Lower end for single-module, upper end for 50+ modules with Android companion.

E-commerce

₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 — WooCommerce stores with payment gateway, inventory, up to 500 SKUs.

₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 — custom Laravel storefronts with subscriptions, wholesale, multi-vendor.

Android apps (companion to web)

₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000 depending on feature depth and whether API exists.

Hourly rates for ongoing work

  • Junior (1–3 yrs): ₹400 – ₹700/hr
  • Mid (3–6 yrs): ₹700 – ₹1,200/hr
  • Senior (6+ yrs): ₹1,200 – ₹2,500/hr

What drives price up (legitimately)

  • Custom design (vs template)
  • Heavy integrations (payment, SMS, CRM, ERP)
  • Multi-tenant / SaaS architecture
  • Real-time features (chat, notifications, live updates)
  • Compliance (GDPR, DPDP, HIPAA-equivalent)

What drives price up (illegitimately — watch out)

  • "Project management fee" separate from dev time
  • Undefined "contingency" buffers
  • Stock plugins rebranded as custom development
  • Billing for sales calls
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