The verdict in three sentences
In Geneva, a dental practice website from a local agency sits in a 2026 ballpark of 10 000 to 40 000+ CHF, and a freelancer usually quotes 3 000 to 10 000 CHF. Kolonell delivers a practice site at a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, written natively in English or French, with a full bilingual version on Premium, in 3 to 4 weeks with 3 months of support (6 on Premium). For an English-speaking dentist whose patients include international civil servants, diplomats and cross-border commuters, a fixed-price English and French site covers the essentials without paying cantonal hourly rates.
What do Geneva agencies charge for a dental website?
There is no official price scale. The ranges below are prudent orders of magnitude, drawn from the public rate cards of French-speaking Swiss agencies, the minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles and freelance rates on Malt or Upwork. Published hourly rates of Swiss digital agencies commonly sit between 120 and 200 CHF, with Geneva at the top of that range. Everything depends on scope.
| Option | Build price (2026 ballpark) | Typical delay | Most often included | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva full-service agency | 15 000 to 40 000+ CHF | 8 to 16 weeks | On-site workshops, custom design, possible photo shoot, copy sometimes extra | Monthly maintenance contract |
| Healthcare-focused agency (French-speaking Switzerland) | 10 000 to 30 000 CHF | 8 to 12 weeks | Site bundled with ongoing marketing | Often tied to a subscription |
| Local freelancer | 3 000 to 10 000 CHF | 4 to 10 weeks | Theme-based build, copy supplied by you | Billed hourly |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | Around 5 pages, native copy, booking link | 3 months |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 CHF | 3 to 4 weeks | Around 10 to 12 pages, one page per treatment, booking embed | 3 months |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 CHF | Usually 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Around 15 to 20 pages, bilingual EN/FR, advanced design | 6 months |
Each tier is detailed on our international website offer. Custom integrations with your practice management software, patient portals and ongoing search work are quoted on request.
What a Geneva dental practice website should contain
A practice in Eaux-Vives, Champel or Plainpalais sees Geneva families, cross-border commuters from neighbouring France, staff of international organisations and NGOs, and visitors passing through.
- Treatment pages only for what you actually do: check-ups and hygiene, children's dentistry, implants, orthodontics and aligners, whitening, emergencies.
- A team page with each dentist's titles and training.
- Online booking through your current tool, embedded or linked from Growth; a custom connection is quoted on request.
- A new patient form handled by a provider suited to health data, not a generic form.
- A fees and coverage page, factual: the principle that dental care in Switzerland is largely paid by the patient, supplementary insurers you work with, invoices for international insurance, payment methods.
- Practical information: emergencies, opening hours, trams and car parks, consistency with your Google Business Profile.
- Languages: English and French written by Kolonell; other languages supplied by you or quoted separately.
Compliance, factually: the revFADP (nLPD) has applied since 1 September 2023 and health data is sensitive data under it. Advertising by dentists is governed by cantonal rules and, for its members, by the SSO code of ethics: the practice validates its content and publishes before and after images only with patient consent. WCAG 2.1 AA remains the accessibility reference. This article is not legal advice.
How do you read two quotes side by side?
| Point to check | Why | At Kolonell |
|---|---|---|
| List of pages and treatments | A vague quote makes budgets drift | Written list at kickoff |
| Copywriting included or not | Treatment copy is the classic hidden cost | Native English copy included, French on Premium |
| Domain ownership | You must be able to switch provider | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
| Online booking | Custom integration can cost more than the site | Standard embed included from Growth |
| Maintenance commitment | A 24-month contract inflates the total | No lock-in, maintenance quoted on request |
| Payment terms | Avoids 100 % upfront deposits | 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery, bank transfer or Wise |
Red flags: promises of being first on Google, patient reviews written by the agency, stock photos presented as your patients, or no mention of the revFADP in the quote.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Sarah Whitfield, a British-trained dentist, runs a three-chair practice in Champel where 40 % of patients are English speakers. She wants a 16-page bilingual site.
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| Over 3 years | Geneva agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 16 000 CHF (assumption) | 8 200 CHF |
| Included support | Depends on contract | 6 months |
| Maintenance, 2 000 CHF/year assumption | 6 000 CHF | 5 000 CHF over 30 months |
| Indicative total | 22 000 CHF | 13 200 CHF |
The gap is about 8 800 CHF. Maintenance is an identical calculation assumption for both scenarios, not a rate.
FAQ
What is a realistic minimum budget in Geneva?
At a local agency, rarely under 10 000 CHF for a custom site. At Kolonell, a 5-page site starts at 2 700 CHF.
Can the site be in English and French?
Yes, the full bilingual version is included in Premium at 8 200 CHF. Starter and Growth are delivered in one language, English or French.
Do you work with our current booking tool?
Yes, embedding or linking your tool is included from Growth at 4 500 CHF. A custom connection to your practice software is quoted on request.
How does a remote project run?
Your project manager schedules Google Meet calls at your hours and sends a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), 1 to 2 hours behind Geneva.
What happens after delivery?
Support is included for 3 months, 6 on Premium, then maintenance is quoted with no lock-in. Request a free quote to get both figures from the start.
Let's scope your project. A 10 to 20 page Geneva dental practice site, in English or bilingual, between 4 500 and 8 200 CHF at a fixed price, live in 3 to 6 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.
