Looking for trusted, English-speaking web development in Lisbon? Locallista connects you with vetted local professionals, ranked by reviews, not by who pays the most. Create a free account to see who they are, read real reviews, and get in touch.
Real, phone-verified reviews from the expat community.
10
Joey
Review of Michelle, Aug 2026
Michelle has worked on the marketing and strategy of our company, and what I like is that she does not just do social media or basic marketing. In our first meetings she wanted to go deeper into how we operate and our processes, and that helped us think outside the box and build very intentional campaigns aligned with where we want to go. We saw an increment in the specific target audience we wanted to reach, and she also helped us with our website, our social presence on the internet, and the blog posts. I really feel like she cares about what we are doing and feels more like a partner in this.
10
Besta
Lisbon, Oct 2026
I hired Jean-Nicolas (JN) as a web designer and he did not charge me for this first service as an example of his work. JN was professional with great service and good communication, he clearly was qualified. He used WhatsApp for easy and clear communication and was perfectly on time and respectful. I will be using his work in the future for sure.
9
Rita
Lisbon, Oct 2024
From the moment the project started, I felt involved and informed throughout the process. The developer met the timeline and even finished a week early, providing regular previews and incorporating my feedback. As someone with limited tech knowledge, I appreciated the clear communication and felt confident in the final product for my law firm.
How much does web development cost in Lisbon?
Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted web developers actually do. Prices updated August 2026
Custom websites
How much does a custom website cost in Lisbon?
A build designed from scratch rather than adapted from a theme, priced by how many unique pages and features it needs. Most business sites do not need this, so ask what the custom part buys you.
Custom business site
€800 to €4,000
Content-heavy build
€1,200 to €5,500
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Online shops (e-commerce)
How much does an online shop cost in Lisbon?
Payments, shipping rules and VAT all have to work before you sell anything, which is why shops cost multiples of a brochure site. Loading the catalogue is its own job.
Online shop
€2,500 to €15,000
Small shop on a platform
€800 to €4,000
Tools integrations
How much do integrations cost in Lisbon?
Connecting a site to a CRM, booking system or payment provider is priced by the hour and by how cooperative the other system is. Ask what happens when their API changes.
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Typical integration
€400 to €1,500
Web applications
How much does a web application cost in Lisbon?
Anything with accounts, permissions or payments is software rather than a website. Budget for maintenance from day one, because an app is never finished.
Web application
€5,000 to €30,000
Smaller tool
€1,200 to €5,500
Backend development
How much does backend development cost in Lisbon?
Server-side work is priced hourly and is where the hours accumulate, since it is the part nobody can see. Ask for staged delivery rather than one final handover.
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Typical engagement
€400 to €1,500
Frontend development
How much does frontend development cost in Lisbon?
Building the interface from a design, usually charged hourly or per screen. Cheapest when the design is finished and signed off first.
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Typical engagement
€10 to €1,500
Hosting and deployment
How much does hosting setup cost in Lisbon?
A small one-off task, with the hosting itself an annual bill you pay directly. Register the domain in your own name, not the developer's.
Setup, one-off
€10 to €400
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Website maintenance and support
How much does website maintenance cost in Lisbon?
Either a monthly retainer or hourly as needed. Pin down what counts as a small change, because that is where retainers and expectations diverge.
Ad-hoc, hourly
€30 to €125 an hour
Small change
€10 to €400
Website performance and security
How much does performance and security work cost in Lisbon?
Usually a fixed audit followed by hourly fixes. Worth doing before a marketing push rather than after, since a slow site wastes the ad spend.
Audit and fixes
€400 to €1,500
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Custom-coded websites
How much does a hand-coded site cost in Lisbon?
No platform underneath, which means full control and no one else to call when it breaks. Make sure the code and hosting are in your name.
Custom-coded build
€1,200 to €5,500
Hourly rate
€30 to €125 an hour
Shopify
How much does a Shopify build cost in Lisbon?
Shopify handles payments and shipping, so the build is mostly theme work and catalogue setup. The monthly platform fee and apps are on top.
Shopify build
€2,500 to €15,000
Simple store setup
€800 to €4,000
WordPress and Content management systems
How much does a WordPress build cost in Lisbon?
The most common platform in Portugal, so it is also the easiest to hand to someone else later. Price tracks how much is custom rather than theme.
Theme-based build
€800 to €4,000
Landing page
€300 to €1,200
Frequently Asked Questions
What expats want to know before hiring web development in Lisbon.
Are there English-speaking web development in Lisbon?
Yes, and more do as the expat community grows. The hard part is knowing who is reliable before you book, so every one we list is reviewed by other expats who have actually used them.
What should I check before hiring web development in Lisbon?
Read recent reviews, be clear about exactly what you need, and agree the scope and an estimate in writing before any work starts. For anything regulated, check they hold the right credentials for the job.
What is the most important thing to know before booking?
Be clear about what you want and get the price and scope agreed up front, so there are no surprises. Reading other expats' reviews is the quickest way to find someone who does the job well and communicates clearly.
What should I avoid when hiring web development in Lisbon?
Avoid paying the full amount up front (a deposit can be fair), anyone who will not give a clear quote, and unusually cheap prices that get padded with extras later.
How do I explain what I need if my Portuguese is limited?
A photo, a short video or a written list does most of the talking, and the professionals we list are used to international clients. Booking an English-speaking one takes the stress out of it entirely.
How do you say web development in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, web development are usually called desenvolvimento web. That is the word to search for or to ask a neighbour, though many professionals here are used to the English term too.
How do I find web development I can trust in Lisbon?
Check the reviews and any credentials before you book. On Locallista the reviews are phone-verified and the ranking is based on real expat experience, not who paid the most.