The verdict in three sentences
In Fribourg, a dental practice website from a local or Bern agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 25 000 CHF, and 3 000 to 10 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell builds the site for 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, fixed price, with native English or French copy and launch in 3 to 4 weeks. In a bilingual city, the real question is German: Kolonell does not write it, so either you supply the translation or a local agency writing in both languages may suit you better.
This guide is for English-speaking dentists running a practice in Fribourg, often serving university staff and international residents alongside French and German-speaking patients.
What do Fribourg agencies charge in 2026?
The ranges below are prudent ballparks drawn from the public rate cards of Fribourg and Bern agencies, Clutch.co profiles that list minimum project sizes and freelance rates published on Malt. They vary with page count, booking and above all the number of languages.
| Criterion | Local agency (Fribourg, Bern) | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 20 page site | 8 000 to 25 000 CHF | 3 000 to 10 000 CHF | 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF |
| German version | often written in house, billed extra | depends on profile | supplied by the practice or quoted separately |
| English and French | often included or translated | depends on profile | native copywriting included |
| Work outside the quote | hourly rates often 120 to 180 CHF | varies | quoted in writing before additions |
| Timeline | depends on schedule | depends on availability | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium 4 to 6 |
| Support | maintenance contract | case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Domain and access | check the contract | check the contract | domain in your name, access handed over |
The plans are detailed on Kolonell's international offer. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery.
What does each plan cover for a Fribourg practice?
The exact page count is fixed in the written quote; the table gives a typical scope.
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment pages | treatments grouped | one page per treatment | detailed pages |
| Team | team page | profile per dentist | detailed profiles |
| Online booking | link to your software | embed of your module | existing embed, custom quoted on request |
| New patient form | simple contact | structured form | full welcome journey |
| Languages written | English or French | English or French | bilingual English and French |
| German version | supplied by you | supplied by you | supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Patient portal, booking back office or dashboard: quoted on request, as is ongoing search work.
What a dental practice website needs in Fribourg
A patient in Fribourg looks for the treatment, the language spoken at the practice and an appointment slot. Present the treatments you offer (check-ups and hygiene, implants, orthodontics and clear aligners, whitening, emergency dentistry, paediatric dentistry), the languages each dentist speaks, their qualifications, opening hours, access, parking and an emergency contact. Booking works by embedding or linking your current software.
On billing, stay general: in Switzerland, routine dental care is generally not covered by basic LAMal insurance, while some supplementary policies contribute. List payment methods and keep your Google Business Profile aligned with the site, in both local languages if possible.
Compliance: dentists' advertising is governed by cantonal rules and the SSO code; the practice checks its copy, displayed reviews and before and after photos, published only with consent. Health data from a form is sensitive data under the revFADP (nLPD), in force since 1 September 2023. This is not legal advice.
Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
A serious quote states the page count, who writes each language, the booking integration, the timeline, support and domain ownership. Be wary of unreviewed machine translation, hosting with no exit or a guaranteed ranking. To compare on a written basis, request a free quote.
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Kolonell has delivered real multilingual sites: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), bilingual English and French with a booking calendar in the United States, and Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), trilingual French, English and Arabic in Dubai. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours from Fribourg, and your project manager schedules Google Meet calls in your hours.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Daniel Moore runs a two-chair practice in Fribourg and wants a 10 page site in English and German. A local agency gives him a hypothetical quote of 12 000 CHF, both languages included. With Kolonell, he takes Growth at 4 500 CHF in English and has the German translated, hypothetical budget 1 200 CHF. Same maintenance on both sides, hypothesis of 1 000 CHF per year.
| Over 3 years | Local agency (hypothesis) | Kolonell Growth + translation |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 12 000 CHF | 4 500 CHF |
| German version | included | 1 200 CHF |
| Hypothetical maintenance | 3 000 CHF | 3 000 CHF |
| Total | 15 000 CHF | 8 700 CHF |
| Difference | 6 300 CHF |
Adding native French for local patients means moving to Premium at 8 200 CHF, which covers a bilingual English and French site.
FAQ
How much does a dental practice website cost in Fribourg in 2026?
As a ballpark, 8 000 to 25 000 CHF with a local agency and 3 000 to 10 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell deliver an English and German site?
Yes, if you supply the German version or it is quoted separately. Kolonell writes English and French natively, bilingual from Premium at 8 200 CHF.
Can I keep my booking software?
Yes, embedding or linking it is included from Growth at 4 500 CHF. A custom connection is quoted on request.
What is the timeline?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks on Premium. Have the German translation ready around week 2.
How is payment handled?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery, on a price fixed in CHF in the written quote.
Let's scope your project. A 10 to 15 page dental practice site on Growth, with your German version built in, live in 3 to 4 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
