WordPress Website Cost Calculator
WordPress itself is free, but a working website has real costs: hosting, a theme, premium plugins, and often design or setup help. This calculator adds those up to show your first year total and your recurring yearly cost.
How to use it
- Choose a hosting level.
- Choose a theme option and enter your premium plugin spend for the year.
- Choose a setup option, from doing it yourself to hiring an agency.
The first year figure includes one time costs such as design and setup. The recurring figure is what you pay each year after that, mainly hosting and plugin renewals.
Frequently asked questions
Is WordPress really free?
The software is free. The costs come from hosting, premium themes and plugins, and any paid help you use.
What is the biggest ongoing cost?
For most small sites it is hosting, followed by plugin renewals. One time design or setup costs only affect the first year.