An honest price for a real review

Pay for the review,
keep the page.

Three doors in: a single nomination, a fast-tracked launch, or a year-long agency presence. Same judges. Same rubric. Different timing and reach.

Compare plans ↓Submit a website →
For agenciesRushed judging
Reviewed by our judging panel   ·   $49 per submission   ·   Public award page included
— Pricing at a glanceThe price desk
Standard$49 · per submission
Rushed$98 · 48-hour review
Agency$499+ · per year
Review$2,000 · per audit
— 01 / Three doors in

Pick your way in.

All paths feed the same award pipeline
Priority submissionPer launch
$98premium + rush

Nomination, judged in 48 hours.

Built for launches, investor deadlines, and client presentations that can't wait on the standard queue. Same nomination package, faster turnaround.

  • 48-hour turnaround after confirmed checkout
  • Priority placement with the awards panel
  • Same scoring rubric, commentary, and eligibility
  • Dedicated nomination page and ranking consideration
  • Direct status updates from the team
View rushed judging →Start nomination
Recommended
Essential submissionPer launch
$49per submission

Submit one site for a permanent nominee page.

Submit one live website for a permanent public nominee page, backlink value, and the same awards pipeline used across the platform.

  • Website nomination entry
  • Dedicated nomination page
  • Social media post for nominee
  • Ranked in monthly scoring
  • Eligible for “Design of the Month” award
Agency growthAnnual
$499+per year · starting

A verified agency profile, tied to your best work.

Launch a public agency profile connected to your nominated work. Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers add badges, included submissions, analytics, and lead routing.

  • Bronze, Silver, and Gold annual tiers
  • Included submissions and agency profile visibility
  • Recognition across nominee and agency pages
  • Verified and featured badge options
  • Higher tiers unlock analytics, backlinks, and lead routing
List my agency →Compare tiers
— 02 / What's in the box

Everything inside a single submission.

The $49 fee buys you a real review by working judges, a permanent public page, and the assets to share the result. Nothing is anonymous. Nothing is paid placement.

$49
One-time
Website nomination entry
Dedicated nomination page
Social media post for nominee
Ranked in monthly scoring
Eligible for “Design of the Month” award
PDF Award Certificate (if won)
Enhanced Credibility
Increased Visibility
Professional Recognition
SEO Boost & Backlinks
Marketing Material
Community Engagement
— 03 / How we judge

Recognition built on real review.

Every plan ultimately feeds the same Web Design Awards ecosystem: human review, public recognition, and assets your team can keep using long after launch.

01

Human-led judging

Industry experts review submissions instead of automated scoring or generic checklists.

5 judgesReviewed
02

Monthly ranking and award pipeline

Nominated sites remain eligible for monthly scoring, visibility, and annual award recognition.

12 cyclesAlways-on
03

Promotion beyond the checkout

Badges, certificates, social promotion, backlinks, and agency credit keep working after submission.

PermanentLifetime
— 04 / Agency tracks

Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

See full comparison ↗
Standard ListingAnnual

Bronze

The essential annual agency plan for a polished profile, directory presence, and included award submissions.
$499per year
  • Basic agency profile page
  • Directory listing
  • Standard search visibility
  • Award eligibility
  • Standard support
Choose Bronze →
Featured AgencyMost popular

Silver

A growth-focused annual tier with stronger discovery, more submissions, verified branding, and reporting.
$1,500per year
  • Everything in Bronze
  • Enhanced agency profile page
  • Priority search visibility
  • Category placement
  • Verified Agency badge
  • Up to 6 project submissions per year
  • DoFollow backlink
Choose Silver →
Elite PartnerAnnual

Gold

The premium annual tier for agencies that need the highest visibility, unlimited submissions, and dedicated support.
$5,000per year
  • Everything in Silver
  • Premium custom-style agency page
  • Top-tier search visibility
  • Pinned category placement
  • Gold Agency badge
  • Unlimited project submissions
  • Priority review
Choose Gold →
— 05 / Add-ons

Reviews, judges, and visibility.

Sit alongside the core plans
/ 01   ·   Service

Website Design Review

An expert audit from our judges. Prioritized fixes, an annotated Loom walkthrough, and a backlog that ships.

$2,000per review · 5-day turnaround
  • 40+ point heuristic scorecard with rationale
  • Annotated Loom walkthrough for your team
  • Prioritized backlog sorted by impact and effort
Book a review ↗
/ 02   ·   Service

Become a Judge

Join the judging panel. Featured as an official judge or partner with platform-wide visibility.

$499per year · membership
  • Featured on the judges and partners page
  • Participate in scoring and platform recognition
  • Official digital badge and member visibility
Apply to judge ↗
/ 03   ·   Service

Company Spotlight

Editorial coverage and site-wide promotion across the Web Design Awards network.

From $990feature packages
  • Site-wide placements across key surfaces
  • Editorial feature crafted by our team
  • Live within 48 hours once assets arrive
Explore spotlight ↗
— 06 / Field questions

Common pricing questions.

Short answers from the desk. If anything is unclear, the team replies the same day — hello@webdesignawards.io.

What does the submission fee include?+
The $49 fee covers a review by industry experts, a permanent listing with a backlink, promotion on our social channels, and a digital certificate for winners.
Can I submit more than one website?+
Yes. Each site requires its own $49 submission, but you can submit as many websites as you like.
Do you offer refunds if my site is not selected?+
The submission fee is non-refundable since the review is performed whether or not your site wins an award.
How long does the review process take?+
Timing depends on the submission path. Rushed judging is completed within 48 hours, while standard nominations receive email updates as they move through review and publication.
Can I update my submission after paying?+
If you need to change details, contact support within 24 hours of submitting and we'll help update your entry.
Will my site stay listed if it does not win?+
Absolutely. Every submission receives a permanent listing with a backlink, regardless of whether it wins an award.
— 07 / Submit

Show us something
we haven't seen.

Submissions are open year-round. Awarded — or not — in public.

Submit your website →List my agencyBecome a juror