The verdict in three sentences
In Fribourg, a private clinic website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 8 000 and 30 000 CHF or more, against 3 000 to 9 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell offers three fixed prices, Starter 2 700 CHF, Growth 4 500 CHF and Premium 8 200 CHF, with native English or French copywriting, a project manager you can reach in your time zone and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks (4 to 6 for Premium). In a bilingual city, the item that moves quotes the most is the German version: raise it at the very first meeting.
This version is written for English-speaking doctors, partners and founders running a clinic in Fribourg, often alongside French-speaking and German-speaking colleagues.
What do Fribourg agencies charge for a clinic website?
Our ranges are prudent and deliberately wide. They rest on the public rate cards of agencies in French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, Clutch agency profiles that list minimum project sizes, and rates on freelance platforms such as Malt and Upwork. Swiss digital agencies frequently publish hourly rates of 120 to 200 CHF. The final price depends on the number of specialties, online booking and the number of languages.
| Criterion | Fribourg agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build (2026 ballpark) | 8 000 to 30 000 CHF or more | 3 000 to 9 000 CHF | 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF |
| French version | Included | Included | Native copywriting included |
| German version | Often offered, sometimes extra | Depends on the profile | Supplied by the clinic or quoted separately |
| English version | Often extra | Rare | Included on Premium, bilingual English and French |
| Usual timeline | Often 2 to 4 months | Varies | 3 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 for Premium |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Case by case | 3 months included, 6 on Premium |
| Domain ownership | Check | Check | In the clinic's name, access handed over |
A bilingual Fribourg agency brings real value if you want a French and German site written in house. Kolonell writes natively in English and French only. For a clinic whose patients are mostly French-speaking, with a share of international students and researchers, a strong French or English site followed by a German version from a medical translator can cost far less. The packages are described on our international website offer.
How do you compare two quotes line by line?
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Kolonell's answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is the price fixed or hourly? | Uncapped hourly billing can double the bill | Fixed price per package |
| Who writes the medical copy? | Copywriting is often a large share of the work | Native English or French copywriting |
| How many doctor profiles are planned? | Each profile needs qualifications, languages and a photo | One profile per doctor from Growth |
| Is booking integrated? | Online appointments are the key page | Third-party tool integrated from Growth, custom build quoted on request |
| Where is the form hosted? | Health data is sensitive | Minimal form, secure hosting |
| What happens after launch? | Maintenance weighs on the three-year cost | 3 months of support included, then maintenance quoted |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. Your project manager runs Google Meet calls at a time that suits you and sends a written update every week; the team works on GMT, one or two hours behind Fribourg.
What a Fribourg private clinic needs to show online
A Fribourg clinic treats French-speaking and German-speaking patients from the canton, university students and researchers, families coming from Bern or Lausanne, and self-pay patients. The site should present specialties, doctors with qualifications and consultation languages (French, German, English), accepted insurance (semi-private or private supplementary cover, self-pay, foreign insured patients), exam preparation, access and parking, and simple mobile booking.
Health data is sensitive personal data under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP), in force since 1 September 2023. The form keeps fields to a minimum, relies on secure hosting, collects explicit consent and is backed by processor agreements with vendors. Patient pages stay free of advertising trackers. Cantonal health laws and professional conduct rules restrict medical advertising: no promised outcomes, no misleading claims, testimonials and before and after images often restricted. Your medical director approves every page before publication. This section is general information and does not constitute legal advice.
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Illustrative example: Dr Anne-Laure S., director of a gynaecology day clinic in Fribourg, receives a local agency quote of 22 000 CHF for a French and German site, with maintenance at 160 CHF a month. Over three years: 22 000 + (36 × 160) = 27 760 CHF.
She looks at Kolonell Growth at 4 500 CHF for the French site, and hands the German version to a medical translator for 1 600 CHF (her own estimate), with the integration of that version quoted on request. Using the same maintenance assumption after the 3 included months: 4 500 + 1 600 + (33 × 160) = 11 380 CHF, excluding the German integration. The estimated gap is close to 16 000 CHF over three years before that line, enough to absorb the integration and keep a reserve.
FAQ
How much does a private clinic website cost in Fribourg in 2026?
As a ballpark, 8 000 to 30 000 CHF or more with an agency and 3 000 to 9 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell deliver a French and German site?
Kolonell writes natively in English and French only. The German version is supplied by the clinic or quoted separately, for example around 1 600 CHF of translation depending on your provider.
Which package fits a day clinic with six doctors?
Growth at 4 500 CHF covers 10+ pages, one profile per doctor and integration of your booking tool. Premium at 8 200 CHF adds a bilingual English and French site.
How long until the site is live?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Premium follows a written schedule set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Does the domain stay in our name?
Yes, the domain is registered in the clinic's name and all access is handed over at delivery. The remaining 50 % is only paid at that point.
Let's scope your project. A Fribourg clinic with 10+ pages, doctor profiles and integrated booking fits Growth at 4 500 CHF, 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.