How much does a website cost in Tunisia in 2026?
The number one question Zelos receives every week: how much does a website cost in Tunisia? The honest answer: it depends. A 5-page showcase site, a 200-product e-commerce store, a fully custom business platform, the gaps run from 800 TND to 25,000 TND. This guide details the real 2026 ranges by project type, by provider profile (freelancer, agency, IT services firm), and lists the variables that push the bill up or down. No sales pitch, just numbers and criteria to help you decide.
Showcase site: 800 to 3,000 TND
A showcase site exists to present an activity, capture leads through a form, and share contact details. 5 to 10 pages, with no online payment and no catalogue. The low end (800 TND) corresponds to a freelancer using a Wordpress template with 2-3 plugins and a semi-customized design. The middle (1,500 TND) is typically a clean Wordpress site with reworked design and basic SEO, or a custom-coded Next.js Starter version. The high end (2,500-3,000 TND) includes a unique design, serious SEO optimization (Core Web Vitals, schema.org, sitemap), a headless CMS to edit the content, and high-performance hosting. Our Showcase offer is 1,600 TND with a Next.js deliverable, not a Wordpress.
E-commerce site: 1,500 to 8,000 TND
An e-commerce store adds a product catalogue, cart, online payment, stock management and an orders dashboard. In Tunisia the common gateways are Konnect, ClicToPay (Paymee), CIB Tunisie for local card payment, and Paypal/Stripe for international. The low end (1,500 TND) = WooCommerce installed, a purchased theme, no more than 50 products, default shipping configuration. The middle (3,000-5,000 TND) = a serious store with Konnect integrated, multi-warehouse stock management, transactional emails, and a mobile-optimized design (60% of traffic in Tunisia). The high end (6,000-8,000 TND) = a complex platform: subscriptions, multi-vendor marketplace, B2B with price tiers, ERP integration. Our e-commerce offer starts at 3,000 TND.
Web application or custom software: 3,500 to 25,000 TND
When a website is not enough and you need a real business tool, a custom CRM, an ERP, an analytics dashboard, a SaaS, a B2B platform, you move into software development. The range is wide because the scope is wide. 3,500 TND = a simple module, a dashboard with authentication and 3 views. 9,000 TND = a business tool of 3 to 5 modules, multi-user, with a documented API. 20,000 to 25,000 TND = a multi-tenant SaaS with Stripe billing, mobile responsive, an admin dashboard, and 6 months of support. Beyond that, you enter multi-month territory with a continuous roadmap.
iOS and Android mobile app: 8,000 to 35,000 TND
A mobile MVP (1 platform, 3 key screens, auth, push) = 8,000 TND. Pro (iOS + Android, custom backend, in-app payment, analytics) = 18,000 TND. Fully custom (real-time chat, video, advanced geolocation, web admin included) = 35,000 TND. On top of these prices you add the Apple developer account (99 USD/year) and Google Play (25 USD one-time). Timelines: 6 to 10 weeks for an MVP, up to 4 months for a complex app.
Freelancer vs agency vs IT services firm: which to choose?
Freelancer (300-800 TND/day): cheaper, but limited liability, no backup if the person falls ill, no multi-disciplinary expertise (design + dev + SEO + DevOps). A digital agency (Zelos, for example): a multi-disciplinary team, proven processes, contractual guarantees, included support, generally 30-50% more expensive than an equivalent freelancer but with fewer risks. IT services firm (ESN/SSII): more expensive still, suited to large enterprise projects (300k TND+), especially relevant for contracts with public administrations or banks. For 80% of Tunisian SMEs, the agency is the right trade-off.
Variables that make the price vary
Unique design vs template (×2 to ×3). Multilingual FR/AR/EN (+15 to 25%). Serious SEO from the start (+15%). Headless CMS with an editing interface (+10 to 20%). Integrations (CRM, ERP, mailing, payment) (+500 to 3,000 TND per complex integration). Performance and accessibility at Lighthouse 95+ (+10-20%). Maintenance and hosting (an annual package of ~10-25% of the initial price).
How to avoid getting scammed
Be wary of the '200 TND sites': it is a Wordpress template sold 10 times in parallel, with no SEO and no support. Be equally wary of the 'premium agencies' that quote a showcase site at 15,000 TND: except in very specific cases, that is pure margin. Always ask: who owns the source code? who owns the hosting credentials? how much support time is included? what are the penalties for overruns? If the agency refuses to answer clearly, walk away.
FAQ
Why such a gap between 800 and 3,000 TND for a showcase site?
The difference: unique design vs template, clean code vs accumulated Wordpress, serious SEO vs neglected SEO, included support vs none. At 800 TND you get a deliverable. At 3,000 TND you get a business asset that will pay off.
How much does maintenance cost after delivery?
Budget 10 to 25% of the initial price per year for bug fixes and small evolutions. For a 2,000 TND site, that is 200-500 TND/year. Hosting included: ~30 USD/month on Vercel for most cases.
Do I own the code?
With Zelos: 100% yours. Git repo handed over, hosting access, third-party accounts. With other agencies: check this carefully before signing.
How long does delivery take?
Showcase: 14 days. E-commerce: 3-5 weeks. Custom software: 1-4 months depending on scope. Mobile app: 6-10 weeks. Any shorter timeline is suspect.
Should I pay in instalments?
Yes, that is the norm: 30% on order, 30% at the halfway point, 40% on delivery. It keeps both parties mutually committed.
In summary
In 2026 the Tunisian web market is mature: there are serious providers at every budget. The simple rule: your website is a business investment, not an IT expense. Ask yourself how much it needs to generate over 12 months to be profitable, then adjust the budget. For a business that wants to double its revenue online, putting 3,000 TND into an e-commerce store that converts is far more profitable than 800 TND into a template that does nothing. Our free quote within 24h gives you a costed estimate for your specific case.
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