arocom provides transparent guidance on Drupal project costs. A website relaunch starts from 25,000 euros, Drupal platforms from 50,000 euros, ongoing development retainers from 3,500 euros per month, and upgrades from 15,000 euros. Key cost drivers include page count, languages, integrations, custom modules, accessibility requirements and timeline pressure. arocom offers a free initial consultation to discuss budget and investment range.
Planning and calculating a Drupal investment

How Much Does a Drupal Project Cost?

Drupal costs cannot be squeezed into a generic price list, because no two projects are alike. That is why we show you the typical ranges for Drupal projects, transparently and without fine print, based on over 160 completed projects since 2012. Every project starts with a free consultation where we determine the realistic investment range together.

Project Types

Typical Project Types and Investment Ranges

The following figures are based on over 160 completed projects since 2012. The actual range depends on scope, requirements and complexity.

Website Relaunch

from 25,000 EUR

Complete rebuild or relaunch on Drupal: content migration, responsive design, editorial training and go-live support.

  • Content migration
  • Responsive design
  • Editorial training
  • Go-live support

Drupal Platform / Portal

from 50,000 EUR

Complex platforms with custom modules, API integrations, multisite architecture or multilingual structures.

  • Custom modules
  • API integrations
  • Multisite architecture
  • Multilingual support

Ongoing Development

from 3,500 EUR/month

Continuous development on a retainer basis: maintenance, new features, performance optimization and technical support.

  • Maintenance & updates
  • Feature development
  • Performance optimization
  • Technical support

Drupal Upgrade

from 15,000 EUR

Upgrade from Drupal 7, 8 or 9 to Drupal 11: audit of the existing installation, migration strategy, quality assurance and go-live.

  • Existing site audit
  • Migration strategy
  • Quality assurance
  • Go-live support
Cost Factors

What Influences the Investment?

No two Drupal projects are alike. These factors determine where your project falls within the investment range.

Page Count & Content Structure

More content types, taxonomies and page templates mean more planning and development. 20 pages are a different project than 500.

Languages & Localization

Each additional language requires translation workflows, language-specific layouts and content synchronization.

Integrations & APIs

CRM, ERP, PIM, newsletter tools or external APIs: each integration requires coordination, development and testing.

Custom Modules

Standard modules cover a lot. Special business logic, workflows or calculators require tailored development.

Accessibility (BFSG)

WCAG 2.2 compliance, screen reader optimization and accessible PDFs increase effort, but are mandatory for many organizations from 2025.

Timeline & Urgency

Tight deadlines require parallel work streams and more coordination. Realistic timelines reduce costs.

Case Studies

Investment in Practice

Three examples from completed projects show how the investment translates into measurable results.

CJD

Six-figure investment

Relaunch of cjd.de on Drupal 11, one of Germany's largest NGOs with ~11,000 employees, accessible information architecture, co-pitch with 21TORR.

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haustec.de

Six-figure investment

Trade portal for professional tradespeople, selected from 12 agencies in a competitive pitch. Daily editorial workflow, line extensions (ACADEMY, AWARD, TV).

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werbemax

Five-figure budget

Agency takeover, cleanup and redesign on Drupal 11. 28 custom modules, 1,536 commits since 2023.

Read case study

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Agile Fixed Price

How agile fixed-price models combine budget certainty with flexibility.

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Methodology

How arocom structures projects, from analysis to go-live.

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Ready to discuss your project?

The initial consultation is free and non-binding. Together we will determine the investment range that fits your requirements.

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Does arocom work with hourly rates or fixed prices?

Both are possible. For clearly defined projects we offer fixed prices or agile fixed prices with an agreed scope. For ongoing development we work on a retainer with transparent hourly billing. We determine the best model during the initial consultation.

What is included in the project price?

Concept, design, development, content migration, quality assurance, go-live support and editorial training. Hosting, ongoing maintenance and content creation can be added optionally.

What are the payment terms?

For fixed-price projects we structure payments in milestones: deposit at project start, partial payments at defined deliverables, final payment after acceptance. Retainer work is billed monthly.

Is there a free initial consultation?

Yes. Every project begins with a non-binding initial consultation where we understand your requirements, estimate the scope and determine a realistic investment range. You then receive an individual proposal.

Why is there no Drupal price list?

Because Drupal projects are individual. A platform with 500 pages, three languages and an ERP integration is not comparable to a 20-page corporate website. Reliable price ranges can be stated, a flat price list would be misleading.

What does a Drupal upgrade cost?

An upgrade from Drupal 7, 8, 9 or 10 to Drupal 11 starts from around 15,000 euros. The effort depends on the complexity of the existing installation, especially custom modules and interfaces. See the Drupal upgrade service; a Future Check clarifies the exact scope.

How can the effort be clarified before the quote?

The Future Check from 2,500 euros plus VAT examines your requirements or an existing installation and delivers a well-founded effort estimate. The amount invested is credited toward the follow-up project. That way no project starts with assumptions, but with figures.

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