WordPress vs Custom
WordPress vs Custom Website - Which Should You Choose?
It's one of the most common questions we hear: should I go with WordPress or a custom-built site? The answer depends on your goals, budget, and growth plans. Kosmoweb builds both - here's an honest comparison to help you decide.
Why Choose Us
Fast Delivery
From first call to live product. No endless development cycles.
Fixed Pricing
Transparent quotes. No hidden fees. No scope creep surprises.
Full Service
One team handles everything. No coordination headaches.
Pricing
Pricing Tailored to Your Project
Every project is quoted individually after understanding your requirements.
Landing Page / Small Website
From €490
Perfect for businesses needing a professional web presence
- Up to 5 pages
- Responsive design
- CMS integration (WordPress)
- Contact form
- Basic SEO setup
- 1 year free hosting
- 30 days support
Corporate Website / E-commerce
From €1,200
Complete website solution with advanced features
- Custom design (Figma)
- Up to 15 pages
- CMS integration
- E-commerce functionality (optional)
- Blog setup
- Advanced SEO
- Payment integration
- 1 year free hosting
- 60 days support
MVP / Web Application
From €2,900
Full product development from idea to launch
- Market research & validation
- Custom UI/UX design
- Full-stack development
- User authentication
- Database architecture
- API integrations
- Testing & QA
- 1 year free hosting
- 90 days support
Mobile App Development
From €4,900
Native or cross-platform mobile applications
- Custom UI/UX design
- iOS & Android development
- Backend & API development
- Push notifications
- App Store submission
- Analytics integration
- Beta testing
- 90 days support
We work with budgets of all sizes. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and get a tailored quote.
FAQ
WordPress vs Custom - FAQ
WordPress is ideal for blogs, content-heavy sites, and businesses that need frequent content updates without developer help. It's faster to launch and has a lower upfront cost - corporate WordPress sites start from €1,400.
Custom sites excel when you need unique functionality, maximum performance, full design freedom, or complex integrations. They're ideal for web apps, SaaS products, and businesses that need to stand out from template-based competitors.
WordPress sites: from €1,400. Custom sites (Nuxt, Next.js): from €2,400. WordPress has lower upfront cost but may require more plugins and maintenance. Custom sites cost more initially but often have lower long-term costs and better performance.
WordPress requires regular updates and security patches - it's the world's most targeted CMS. Custom sites have a smaller attack surface but need secure coding practices. Both can be secure with proper maintenance.
Yes. We regularly migrate businesses from WordPress to custom solutions when they outgrow the platform. We preserve your content, SEO rankings, and URL structure during migration.
WordPress vs Custom Development: Making the Right Choice
Choosing between WordPress and custom development is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning a new website. Both approaches have significant strengths, and the right choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and long-term goals. At Kosmoweb, we have extensive experience with both WordPress and custom-built solutions, so we advise without platform bias.
WordPress excels when you need a content-driven website with frequent updates, a blog, or a WooCommerce store. Its vast plugin ecosystem and intuitive admin panel make it ideal for businesses that want to manage content independently. Custom development, using frameworks like React and Next.js, is the better choice when you need unique functionality, maximum performance, or a web application with complex business logic.
Cost is often a deciding factor. WordPress projects typically have lower upfront costs thanks to pre-built functionality, but custom development can offer better long-term value for complex projects by avoiding plugin bloat and providing exactly the features you need. Understanding pricing factors for both options helps you make an informed decision that aligns with your budget and timeline.
We help clients in Prague, Brno, and across the Czech Republic evaluate their options honestly. Whether you choose WordPress for its flexibility and ecosystem or custom development for its performance and tailored functionality, our team delivers excellence. We also offer ongoing management for both platforms, ensuring your investment is protected long-term.