# How much to charge clients for replit websites?
**URL:** https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206
**Category:** Tips & Tricks
**Created:** [December 19, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206 "2025-12-19T18:35:36Z")
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### Author:  [@josh1211](https://replit.discourse.group/u/josh1211)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206/1 "2025-12-19T18:35:36Z")
I just started building websites using replit. what would be a fair cost to charge any new client to build them a AI website or even redo there current website? im not sure what i should be charging clients. any help would be appreciated. thanks,
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### Author:  [@realfunnyeric](https://replit.discourse.group/u/realfunnyeric)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206/2 "2025-12-19T20:04:50Z")
This will vary wildly based on the client’s requirements.
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### Author:  [@danielgadus](https://replit.discourse.group/u/danielgadus)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206/3 "2025-12-19T20:12:28Z")
Hi there… 🙂
Isn’t it simple? Just add the Replit AI cost to your hours multiplied by your hourly rate for the total price.
Anyways: The Hours x Rate formula works, but remember to factor in value. If you build a site in 8 hours using AI that normally takes 35+, charge for the value of the website, not just the 8 hours. Also, clarify who covers hosting and ongoing AI API token costs, as these can be expensive for the client.
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### Author:  [@Gipity-Steve](https://replit.discourse.group/u/Gipity-Steve)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206/4 "2025-12-20T03:43:45Z")
Simple…
I charge £250 per hour (approx $335) to build.
Plus £250 per month hosting/maintenance including 1 hour of fixes, edits etc.
Clients also pays my Replit credits which I pass on at cost. Most MVPS I build come in at less than $300 in credit usage, and this is a big saving for clients - if they were to do it themselves they can easily spend thousands in credits.
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### Author:  [@rajharrykissoon](https://replit.discourse.group/u/rajharrykissoon)
#### Post date: [December 21, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://replit.discourse.group/t/how-much-to-charge-clients-for-replit-websites/8206/5 "2025-12-21T15:20:45Z")
I’d assume it would depend on:
- Scope of work
- Developer’s expertise
This culminates in a project-developer fit.
If there is a poor fit and/or you are inexperienced, it may take you longer to complete a job.
For example, an experienced developer may knock out a simple static page from scratch with the client’s customized web design in 90 minutes. Many on [Contra.com](http://Contra.com) advertise just this. Comparatively, a developer with less experience may take 3 hours (or more) for the same output because of gaps in fund of knowledge, skill sets, and tech stack proficiency.
Is it fair to the client to pay for a developer’s inexperience?
Everyone needs to start somewhere, but I don’t think it’s ethical for the client to subsidize a developer’s inexpertise/inefficiency. If charging by hourly rate, it may be reasonable to charge a lower rate per hour. Or, charge a flat fee based on the usual and customary fee for such a job (as if done by an expert); and, if it takes you longer, that’s on you, not the client.
When a client submits a request for proposal (RFP), it would be useful to have a Client Needs:Developer Capabilities matching system (based on knowledge and skill criteria) that identifies where right matches are and where gaps may exist.
