How Much Does a Window Tinting Website Cost? Real Numbers for 2026

The Short Answer

A professional window tinting website costs anywhere from $0 to $5,000+ depending on the route you take. Here's the quick breakdown:

• DIY (Wix, Squarespace): $16–$40/month + your weekends
• Hiring a web developer: $2,000–$5,000 upfront + $50–$150/month maintenance
• Tint-specific website builder: $49.95/month with everything included

But cost alone doesn't tell the whole story. Let's break down what you actually get with each option.

Option 1: DIY with Wix or Squarespace ($16–$40/month)

The cheapest option is building your own website using a drag-and-drop builder like Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress.

What you get:

• A generic website template (not built for tinting)


• Basic hosting and an SSL certificate


• Access to a visual editor

What you don't get:

• Tint-specific service pages


• A quote request system built for window tinting


• SEO optimization for tint keywords


• Industry-specific design that builds trust

The hidden cost: Your time. Most tint shop owners who go the DIY route spend 20-40 hours building their site. That's an entire work week you could have spent tinting cars. At even $50/hour, that's $1,000-$2,000 in lost revenue.

And the result? Usually a generic-looking site that doesn't convert well because it wasn't designed with the tint customer journey in mind.

Option 2: Hiring a Web Developer ($2,000–$5,000+)

The traditional route is hiring a freelance web developer or agency.

What you get:

• A custom-designed website


• Professional look and feel


• Someone else does the work

What you don't get (usually):

• Tint industry knowledge — they build for everyone, not specifically for tint shops


• Fast turnaround — expect 4-8 weeks minimum


• Ongoing support — most developers build it and disappear


• Easy editing — you'll need to contact them (and pay) for every text change

The real costs add up:

• Design and development: $2,000–$5,000
• Hosting: $10–$50/month
• Maintenance and updates: $50–$150/month
• Content changes: $50–$100 per request
• SEO optimization: $500–$1,500/month (separate service)

First-year total: $3,600 to $8,300+

And here's the frustrating part: most web developers don't understand the tinting industry. They'll build you a nice-looking site, but it won't have the tint-specific elements that actually convert visitors — like shade percentage selectors, film brand showcases, or service-specific landing pages.

Option 3: Tint-Specific Website Builder ($49.95/month)

This is the newest option — platforms built specifically for window tinting businesses.

What you get with TintWebsite:

• Pre-built service pages (automotive, residential, commercial, Tesla/EV, PPF, detailing)


• Built-in quote request system


• Tint industry SEO already baked in


• Mobile-optimized design


• Full editing access (change anything, anytime)


• Hosting, SSL, security, and updates all included


• Ongoing support from a team that knows the tint industry

Monthly cost: $49.95 — that's it.

No upfront fees. No hidden costs. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

First-year total: $599.40

The ROI Comparison

Let's put this in perspective. If your average tint job brings in $400, you need less than 2 extra jobs per month to pay for your website — regardless of which option you choose.

But here's the difference:

| | DIY | Developer | TintWebsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | Days/weeks | 4-8 weeks | 15 minutes |
| First-year cost | $192-$480 + time | $3,600-$8,300 | $599.40 |
| Built for tint shops | No | No | Yes |
| Quote system | No | Maybe | Yes |
| Easy to edit | Sort of | No | Yes |
| Tint industry SEO | No | No | Yes |

What Should You Choose?

Here's our honest recommendation:

Choose DIY if: You have plenty of free time, enjoy web design as a hobby, and don't mind a learning curve. Just know the result won't be optimized for the tinting industry.

Choose a developer if: You have a large budget, need something highly custom (like a full e-commerce store with online scheduling), and don't mind waiting 4-8 weeks.

Choose TintWebsite if: You want a professional, conversion-focused website that's built specifically for tint shops, launches in minutes, and costs less than a single tint job per month.

The Bottom Line

The best window tinting website is the one that pays for itself. When your site consistently brings in new quote requests and booked jobs, the monthly cost becomes irrelevant.

What matters is: does your website make you money? If the answer is no — or if you don't have one yet — it's time to make a change.

See what TintWebsite looks like for your shop →