Pricing
Build your site,
your way.
Every feature priced individually. No tier lock-in, no platform fees. You own the code from day one.
Choose your features
Start with the $950 base (responsive + SSL + SEO + analytics). Add only what you need.
Watch your price build
Your estimate updates live as you select features. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Lock in your quote
We confirm scope on a free call, then send a detailed proposal with exact deliverables and timeline.
Build Your Quote
Pick exactly what you need
Select features, set your page count, and see your estimate update live. Not into the math? Tell us what you need instead →
Always Included — $950 base
Pages & Content
Content
Design
Interactive
Integrations
Automation
Management Plan (Premium default)
Domain Management
Your Estimate
Estimate only. We can quote this as pay-in-full or on the 6-month startup plan after a free scope call.
Lock In My Quote →Optional Monthly Management
Keep your site running and growing
Cancel anytime. No contracts. Your site stays yours regardless.
Essential
Basic maintenance for live sites
Or $69/mo billed annually
- ✓Hosting & SSL included
- ✓Monthly backups
- ✓Uptime monitoring
- ✓Email support
- ✓Security patches
Growth
For businesses ready to grow online
Or $129/mo billed annually
- ✓Everything in Essential
- ✓SEO monitoring & reporting
- ✓Monthly content updates
- ✓Analytics dashboard
- ✓Priority email support
- ✓Performance optimization
Premium
Full-service digital management
Or $299/mo billed annually
- ✓Everything in Growth
- ✓Weekly content updates
- ✓A/B testing
- ✓Advanced KPI tracking
- ✓Phone support
- ✓Custom feature development
The Real Cost
Forge The Stack vs. Page Builders
By Year 2, custom code is cheaper. By Year 5, it's not even close.
Cost and speed figures are illustrative and based on defined assumptions. Actual outcomes vary by scope, content load, hosting choices, and market conditions.
Year 1
Save $430
Year 3
Save $3,190
Year 5
Save $5,950
Illustrative model based on Wix + app stack assumptions and common add-on costs. FTS managed hosting ($79/mo) is optional, and self-management is available.
| Category | Wix / Squarespace | Forge The Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Setup / Build | $0 (template) | From $950 one-time |
| Monthly Platform Fee | $12–$65/mo | $0 — no platform fees |
| Year 1 Total (illustrative) | $204–$780 | $950 (build only) |
| Year 2+ Cost (illustrative) | $204–$780/yr | $0 self-managed (or $79/mo managed) |
| Load Speed (typical) | 2–5 seconds | Typically 1.2–1.8s on optimized builds |
| SEO Control | Limited | Full (Schema + Core Web Vitals) |
| Source Code Access | ✗ No | ✓ Full repo clone |
| Platform Lock-In | ✗ Yes | ✓ None — deploy anywhere |
Questions
Pricing FAQ
Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
No contracts for monthly management. Monthly plans are cancel-anytime. The build fee is a one-time payment — you own the code regardless of whether you continue management.
How does custom pricing work?
Every feature is priced individually. Pick exactly what you need — nothing more, nothing less. The $950 base covers project setup, deployment, SSL, analytics, and responsive design. Everything else is optional.
Do you offer payment plans for builds?
Yes. Startups can use a simple 6-month installment plan with a flat 5% uplift on the build total. It is not compounding interest. Example: a $1,000 build becomes $1,050 total, split across 6 invoices. This is a service installment structure, not a consumer loan product. For larger scopes, we can also structure milestone-based schedules.
More questions? See the full FAQ →
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