The verdict in three sentences
For a Berlin SME publishing in German, English and French, a solid B2B website costs 6,000 to 42,000 EUR net in 2026, depending on page count and how much content you produce. Each extra language adds 20 to 35 % to the build, plus professional translation, and German law adds non-negotiable work: a correct Impressum, a privacy notice and a consent banner that meets GDPR and the TDDDG. Running costs of 1,500 to 7,000 EUR a year belong in the budget from the start.
Three tiers for a trilingual site
The figures below are 2026 estimates for Berlin agencies and senior freelancers, excluding photography. The trilingual column applies the typical language surcharge to the German base.
| Tier | What is included | German only | DE + EN + FR | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 6 to 8 pages, contact form, basic SEO, Impressum and privacy pages | 4,500 to 8,000 EUR | 6,300 to 13,600 EUR | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Growth | 15 to 25 pages, case studies, news, CMS training, hreflang | 9,000 to 16,000 EUR | 12,600 to 27,200 EUR | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Premium | 30+ pages, custom design system, gated downloads, CRM integration | 18,000 to 25,000 EUR | 25,200 to 42,500 EUR | 10 to 14 weeks |
The Essential tier is enough to look credible to international buyers. Growth makes sense once you publish references and news in every language. Premium is for firms that run lead generation through the site and need CRM sync.
Options to price separately
A serious multilingual quote itemises every option. Be wary of a single line called 'translations' with no word count.
| Option | Indicative 2026 price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Extra language (structure, menus, SEO) | 20 to 35 % of the build | hreflang tags and /en/, /fr/ URLs |
| Professional translation | 0.10 to 0.18 EUR per word | 10,000 words: 1,000 to 1,800 EUR |
| Native proofreading | 30 to 50 % of translation cost | Essential for sales copy |
| Impressum and privacy notice review by a lawyer | 400 to 1,200 EUR | Liability sits with the site owner |
| Consent management platform | 0 to 50 EUR per month | Must block trackers before consent |
| Multilingual form routing | 300 to 800 EUR | Sends leads to the right team |
Recurring costs
| Item | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Managed hosting in a German data centre | 20 to 80 EUR | 240 to 960 EUR |
| Domain .de and .com | n/a | 20 to 40 EUR |
| Basic care plan (updates, backups) | 80 to 150 EUR | 960 to 1,800 EUR |
| Standard care plan (plus 2 h of edits) | 200 to 350 EUR | 2,400 to 4,200 EUR |
| Advanced care plan (plus 5 h, priority SLA) | 400 to 600 EUR | 4,800 to 7,200 EUR |
On a trilingual site every edit happens three times, so the standard plan is the realistic floor once you publish news more than twice a month.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Jonas, managing director of a 30-person industrial testing lab in Berlin Adlershof that sells to clients in Germany, the UK and France. He picks the Growth tier at 12,000 EUR, adds English and French at 30 % each, so 7,200 EUR, and orders translation of 12,000 words in two languages at 0.14 EUR, so 3,360 EUR, plus a 600 EUR legal review.
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Upfront total: 23,160 EUR net. Yearly running cost: hosting 600 EUR and standard care 3,000 EUR, so 3,600 EUR. If the French version brings in two contracts a year worth 25,000 EUR at 25 % margin, that is 12,500 EUR of margin, which pays back the build in under two years.
FAQ
How much does a multilingual B2B website cost in Berlin in 2026?
From about 6,300 EUR net for an Essential trilingual site to over 42,000 EUR for Premium. Translation is extra at 0.10 to 0.18 EUR per word.
Do we really need an Impressum on a B2B site?
Yes: the Digital Services Act (DDG) requires it for commercial websites in Germany, B2B included. Missing or wrong details can trigger warning letters costing several hundred to a few thousand euros.
Can we launch in German and add languages later?
Yes, if the URL structure is planned now. Retrofitting a language often costs 35 to 45 % of the build instead of 20 to 35 %.
Where should the site be hosted?
Hosting in Germany or the EU simplifies GDPR documentation and data processing agreements. Expect 20 to 80 EUR a month for managed hosting with backups.
Is machine translation acceptable?
For B2B sales pages, only with human proofreading, which costs 30 to 50 % of a full translation. Technical errors in a spec sheet cost far more in lost trust.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your languages, page count and indicative budget, and we will send back a tier-by-tier price grid with a launch date. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.