Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Web developers in Malta
Dapperlance lists independent web designers, developers and small studios in Malta. Between them they build custom and WordPress sites, WooCommerce and Shopify shops, mobile apps, and offer hosting, maintenance, SEO and social media on top. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What does a website cost in Malta?
A five to ten page business website from a Malta freelancer typically costs €600 to €1,300 plus VAT, an agency build €1,300 to €5,000 or more, and an online shop from about €1,200 to €4,000 plus VAT. The figures below come from price lists Malta developers and agencies publish on their own sites, checked September 2026. Each provider prices differently, so treat them as a guide, not a quote.
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Starter site, about 5 pages (freelancer) | €600 to €900 plus VAT |
| Business site, 5 to 10 pages (agency) | €1,300 to €5,000 plus VAT |
| Online shop (WooCommerce or Shopify) | €1,200 (freelancer) to €4,000 and up (agency) |
| Logo and basic brand identity | About €450 plus VAT |
| Hosting and maintenance | €155 a year for hosting alone, €70 to €80 a month with updates and support |
| Subscription site (no upfront fee) | About €79 a month |
Three things move the price. Custom versus template: a site designed from scratch costs two to four times a themed WordPress build. Content: if you supply finished text and photos the price drops, if the developer has to write copy, shoot or source images it rises. Ongoing work: hosting, updates, backups and small changes are a separate monthly line, and a low build price sometimes hides a high monthly one.
How to choose a web developer in Malta
Ask who owns the site, the domain and the hosting account when the project ends, and get it in writing. There is no licence for web development, so the portfolio and the contract are your protection. Look at three live sites they built, test them on your phone, and check who is named as the registrant of the domain. A subscription model can be good value but read what happens to the site if you stop paying.
Decide the platform before you compare quotes. WordPress with WooCommerce suits most Malta small businesses and lets any developer take over later. Shopify is simpler for a shop but carries its own monthly fee. A fully custom build is only worth it for something a template genuinely cannot do.
Common mistakes to avoid: paying for SEO before the site has content to rank, buying a design with no plan for who writes the text, and letting the developer register the domain in their own name. Ask for the hosting login and a copy of the site files at handover, not just a link.
Browse the developers listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Graphic Design, E-commerce and Copywriting.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a website take to build in Malta?
A small WordPress site typically takes three to six weeks once the developer has your text and images, an online shop six to twelve weeks. Most delays come from content arriving late, not from the developer, so gather the text and photos before you sign.
Do I need to pay VAT on a website?
Malta developers quote plus 18 percent VAT unless they are registered under Article 11 as a small undertaking, in which case no VAT is charged. Ask whether the price is with or without VAT before you compare quotes, published prices in Malta are usually excluding it.
Should I choose WordPress, Shopify or a custom site?
WordPress suits most business sites and shops and lets any developer take over later. Shopify is quicker for a shop but has its own monthly fee and less freedom. A custom build only makes sense for a feature a template cannot deliver, and it ties you to that developer.
What should the monthly maintenance cover?
Hosting, SSL, daily backups, WordPress and plugin updates, security monitoring and a small amount of change time each month. Malta providers charge about €70 to €80 a month for that bundle. Hosting alone without updates is much cheaper but leaves the site unpatched.