How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Website?

Ongoing maintenance typically runs $50 to $300 a month, covering hosting, security updates, and minor content changes, depending on how much support you need.

Sites with more moving parts — e-commerce, membership logins, custom integrations — tend to sit toward the higher end, since there's simply more that needs monitoring and updating.

Hosting, backups, and basic security monitoring are standard. Some plans include a set number of small content updates each month as well, so you're not paying separately for every minor change.

Frequent, larger content updates, e-commerce functionality, or custom integrations typically require a higher support tier than a basic informational site.

A basic plan usually includes hosting, nightly backups, and monitoring for security patches — the kind of behind-the-scenes work that prevents a site from quietly becoming vulnerable over time.

A more complete plan adds a set number of content updates each month, so small changes like a new service or updated hours don't require a separate invoice every time.

Appcly is transparent about maintenance costs from the start — no surprise invoices later.

Book a free consultation for a specific number based on your site.