In Medellín, in 2026, a basic corporate website costs between COP 3,500,000 and COP 8,500,000, a custom one between COP 8,500,000 and COP 22,000,000, and a premium one between COP 22,000,000 and COP 55,000,000. A basic online store starts at COP 11,000,000. Maintenance runs from COP 300,000 to COP 3,500,000/month. All ranges exclude VAT (19%). The real price depends on scope, quality and support.

"How much does a website cost in Medellín?" is the question we get most from companies in Antioquia that want to refresh their site or launch their first online store. The honest answer is still "it depends", but in 2026 there are very clear market ranges in Colombian pesos worth knowing before requesting quotes: that way you compare with criteria and avoid surprises around VAT, maintenance or the integration with local payment gateways.

In this article I give you the realistic ranges in COP (and their approximate dollar equivalent), explain where the cost comes from, and list the questions you should ask any agency or freelancer in Medellín before signing. By the end you'll know whether the quote on your desk is expensive, cheap or simply incomplete.

Price ranges in Medellín (2026)

Indicative ranges for the Medellín market in 2026, in Colombian pesos (COP) excluding VAT (19%) and using an approximate reference of 1 USD ≈ COP 4,100:

Corporate website

  • Basic: COP 3,500,000 - COP 8,500,000 (≈ $850 - $2,070). Customized template with your brand; main pages.
  • Custom: COP 8,500,000 - COP 22,000,000 (≈ $2,070 - $5,370). Original design, basic SEO, responsive and a CMS your team can manage.
  • Premium: COP 22,000,000 - COP 55,000,000 (≈ $5,370 - $13,400). Multilingual, ERP integrations and advanced features.

Online store

  • Basic: COP 11,000,000 - COP 24,000,000. Catalog, cart and gateway with PSE, Nequi, Daviplata or Mercado Pago.
  • Standard: COP 24,000,000 - COP 55,000,000. Custom design, conversion optimization and integrations (stock, ERP and electronic invoicing with the DIAN).
  • Premium: from COP 55,000,000. B2B sales, logistics, marketplaces and complex features.

In Colombia the payment gateway drives the price: integrating PSE, Nequi or Daviplata on a proven platform is much cheaper than building your own checkout. And watch out for electronic invoicing: if your business issues invoices, that integration also has a cost and must be in the quote from day one.

Paying by credit card on a laptop during an online purchase If you sell online, the gateway and electronic invoicing are part of the budget too.

Maintenance

  • Basic: COP 300,000 - COP 700,000/month (updates, backups and monitoring).
  • Standard: COP 700,000 - COP 1,500,000/month (the above + minor adjustments and support).
  • Complete: COP 1,500,000 - COP 3,500,000/month (content management, SEO, active security and continuous improvements).

Those ranges exclude VAT (19%) and photographs or copy if not contracted separately. For a broader reference, see our general website pricing guide for 2026.

Why website prices vary so much in Medellín

Two websites with the same number of pages can cost three times as much in El Poblado or Envigado. Price isn't driven by technology: it's driven by three variables you need to understand before comparing proposals.

Scope

How many pages, whether there's a store, integrations with your accounting, a payment gateway, shipping with Servientrega or Interrapidísimo and who writes the content. Each feature adds development hours and therefore price.

Design and code quality

A custom design that differentiates your brand is not the same as changing colors and logo on a template. And clean, fast, secure code is not the same as a site built with patches: quality shows in speed, SEO and maintenance costs. We compare this in detail in custom theme vs template.

Post-launch support

The key question of any quote: what happens next month? A website without maintenance ages fast: it becomes slow, outdated and loses positions in Google. That's why you should look at the three-year cost, not just the launch price.

The hidden cost: maintenance

The price of building the website is just the first expense. Almost nobody mentions it in time, but a website needs continuous maintenance: updates, backups, security and adjustments. It's the cost that causes the most surprises and the one that most separates a cheap quote from a real one.

In Medellín, reasonable rates run from COP 300,000 to COP 3,500,000/month depending on the service level. If an agency builds your site and doesn't mention maintenance, ask them what happens the following month: if the answer is "just call us when something breaks", you're the one financing the technical debt.

What a serious quote includes (and what it doesn't)

When comparing proposals in Medellín, demand a clear breakdown. An honest quote identifies design, development, content, initial SEO, training and ongoing maintenance. It also says what it doesn't include: photographs, logo and translations.

Two business owners comparing a quote in the office An honest quote is broken down: design, development, content, VAT and support.

How to compare quotes without making mistakes

  1. Ask proposals for the same scope in writing.
  2. Compare the breakdown, not the total.
  3. Add VAT and three-year maintenance to each total.
  4. Evaluate the quality of the response: did they understand you? Did they answer clearly with timelines?

When you add VAT and maintenance over three years, the difference between "cheap" and "expensive" shrinks, and sometimes reverses: the cheap website that needs to be redone in two years ends up costing more than a well-built one that lasts five.

Questions to ask before hiring

  • Does the price include copywriting or do I provide it?
  • Are photographs included or purchased separately?
  • Is initial SEO and the domain registration in the price?
  • Will the site be ready for electronic invoicing with the DIAN?
  • Who handles maintenance and what guarantee is there after delivery?

These questions turn an ambiguous quote into a real comparison, and they're the entry point to the questions we recommend in how to choose a web design agency.

Conclusion: in Medellín, price is just the beginning

The price of a website in Medellín depends on what that website means for your business: storefront, lead generation tool or sales channel. A website that ranks and converts pays for itself with the customers it brings.

At TakeYourDesign we provide detailed and honest quotes for businesses in Medellín and throughout Colombia, working 100% remotely. If you want to know how much your specific project would cost, contact us with no obligation. And if you're comparing other capitals, check our price guide for Bogotá and our price guide for Lima.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a website cost for a Medellín business?

A corporate site costs between COP 3,500,000 and COP 22,000,000; an online store from COP 11,000,000. Get a custom quote.

How much does an online store cost in Medellín?

Between COP 11,000,000 and COP 55,000,000 depending on features, with PSE, Nequi or Mercado Pago payments. See Shopify development.

Do you offer web design services for businesses in Medellín?

Yes, we serve businesses in Medellín and throughout Colombia 100% remotely. Contact us for a quote.

How long does a Medellín website project take?

A 5-page site takes 2 weeks; larger projects take 3-4 weeks.

What's included in a Medellín website project?

Custom design, responsive development, basic SEO, contact form, analytics and first-year hosting. Details on WordPress development.

How do I get a no-obligation quote for my Medellín website?

We offer free quotes. Request yours here and we reply within 24 hours.