The verdict in three sentences
In Lausanne, a dental practice website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 30 000 CHF, and 3 000 to 10 000 CHF with a freelancer, depending on page count, online booking and languages. Kolonell delivers the same kind of site at a fixed price: 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, with a project manager available during your working hours and launch in 3 to 4 weeks. A Vaud agency remains the better choice if you want an on-site photo shoot and in-person workshops; for a clear scope, the budget gap is hard to justify.
This guide is written for English-speaking dentists who own or run a practice in Lausanne and want an English-first site, with French added as the bilingual option.
How much does a dental practice website cost in Lausanne in 2026?
The ranges below are prudent ballparks based on the public rate cards of agencies in French-speaking Switzerland, Clutch.co agency profiles (which list minimum project sizes) and freelance rates published on Malt. They vary widely with scope: an 8 to 20 page practice site sits mid range, while a custom booking integration, several languages or several locations (Lausanne, Morges, Vevey) push it to the top.
| Criterion | Local agency (Lausanne area) | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 20 page site | 8 000 to 30 000 CHF, more depending on scope | 3 000 to 10 000 CHF | 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, fixed price |
| Work outside the quote | hourly rates often published at 120 to 200 CHF | varies by profile | quoted in writing before any addition |
| Time to launch | depends on the agency's schedule | depends on availability | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium 4 to 6 weeks |
| Copywriting | often billed as an extra | rarely included | native English or French copy included |
| Point of contact | on-site project manager | one person | project manager in your hours, written weekly update |
| Support after launch | monthly maintenance contract | case by case | 3 months included, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | check the contract | check the contract | domain in your name, all access handed over |
Kolonell is paid by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. The three plans are detailed on our international website offer.
What does each plan cover for a Lausanne dental practice?
The exact page count is fixed in the written quote. The table shows a typical scope for a dental practice.
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment pages | main treatments grouped | one page per treatment offered | detailed pages and in-depth content |
| Team and qualifications | team page | profile per dentist | detailed profiles and backgrounds |
| Online booking | link to your current software | embed of your existing module | existing embed, custom integration quoted on request |
| New patient form | simple contact form | structured form | structured form and welcome journey |
| Languages | English or French | English or French | bilingual English and French site |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Custom applications (patient portal, booking back office, dashboard) are quoted on request, as are ongoing search work and maintenance after the support period.
What a dental practice website needs in Lausanne
A patient in Lausanne first wants three answers: does the practice offer the treatment they need, can they book online, and how does billing work. Your site should therefore present the treatments you actually offer (check-ups and hygiene, implants, orthodontics and clear aligners, whitening, emergency dentistry, paediatric dentistry), a team page with each dentist's qualifications, opening hours, access, parking and an emergency line. Booking usually works by embedding or linking the software you already use.
The fees and billing page matters in Switzerland: routine dental care is generally not covered by basic LAMal health insurance, while some supplementary policies contribute. Keep it factual and general, and list the payment methods you accept. Your details should also match your Google Business Profile.
On languages, an English-first site serves the international community around EPFL and the international organisations; French, the language of most local patients, comes with the bilingual Premium plan. If you want German or Italian, you supply those translations or they are quoted separately, since Kolonell writes natively in English and French only.
Finally, compliance. Dentists' advertising in Switzerland is governed by cantonal rules and by the SSO code: the practice must check its copy, any reviews it displays and any before and after gallery, published only with consent. Health data collected through a form is sensitive data under the revFADP (nLPD), in force since 1 September 2023, and needs a suitable provider. This is general information, not legal advice.
How do you compare two quotes without getting it wrong?
Ask every provider for the same list: number of pages, copywriting included or not, booking integration, languages, timeline, support, ownership of the domain and access. Be wary of a quote that does not price the copy, imposed hosting with no exit, a domain registered in the agency's name or a promise of first place on Google. For a first written estimate, use our free quote page.
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Kolonell can point to real international projects: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a bilingual English and French site with quote requests, a booking calendar and a back office in the United States, and Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), a trilingual French, English and Arabic site in Dubai. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours from Lausanne depending on the season.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Hughes, a British dentist, runs a three-chair practice in Lausanne and wants a 12 page site with booking through her current software. A local agency gives her a hypothetical quote of 14 000 CHF. Kolonell offers the Growth plan at 4 500 CHF. Assume the same maintenance budget on both sides after the support period, 1 200 CHF per year as a hypothesis (at Kolonell it is quoted on request).
| 3-year item | Local agency (hypothesis) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Site build | 14 000 CHF | 4 500 CHF |
| Hypothetical maintenance | 3 600 CHF | 3 600 CHF |
| 3-year total | 17 600 CHF | 8 100 CHF |
| Difference | 9 500 CHF | |
| Timeline | depends on schedule | 3 to 4 weeks |
The 9 500 CHF difference could fund a local photo shoot and a German translation by a translator of her choice.
FAQ
How much does a dental practice website cost in Lausanne in 2026?
As a ballpark, 8 000 to 30 000 CHF with a local agency and 3 000 to 10 000 CHF with a freelancer, depending on scope. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell connect my booking software?
Yes, embedding or linking your existing module is included from Growth at 4 500 CHF. A custom integration with your practice management software is quoted on request.
Can the site be in English and French?
Yes, the bilingual site comes with Premium at 8 200 CHF, written natively in both languages. German or Italian are supplied by you or quoted separately.
How does remote follow-up work?
Your project manager schedules Google Meet calls in your hours and sends a written update every week. The time difference with Lausanne is one to two hours.
What happens after launch?
3 months of support are included, 6 on Premium: fixes, small changes and monitoring. Maintenance after that is quoted on request.
Let's scope your project. An 8 to 20 page dental practice site, Growth or Premium plan, 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.
