
Logo Design Cost in India 2026: ₹500 vs ₹50,000
Why do some logos cost lakhs while others cost pennies? Understanding brand identity pricing and what you actually get.
It's Not Just a Drawing
Your logo is the Face of your business. But pricing is confusing. Let's break it down.
Tier 1: The AI/Canva Logo (₹0 - ₹500)
- Tool: Canva, Looka, Fiverr.
- Pros: Instant, cheap.
- Cons: Generic. 500 other businesses might have the same icon. Trademarking is impossible.
- Best for: School projects, temporary events.
Tier 2: The Freelancer (₹2,000 - ₹10,000)
- Who: Junior designers, students.
- Pros: Custom made (usually).
- Cons: No strategy. Often copy-pasted concepts. No source files sometimes.
- Best for: Small local shops.
Tier 3: The Professional Identity (₹15,000 - ₹50,000)
- Who: Experienced designers/Agencies (Like Smile Fotilo).
- Includes:
- 3-5 Unique Concepts.
- Color Psychology usage.
- Font Selection.
- Full Brand Guidelines (PDF).
- Vector Files (SVG, AI, EPS) for large printing.
- Best for: Startups, Brands looking to scale.
Tier 4: The Strategic Rebrand (₹1,00,000+)
- Includes: Market research, customer persona mapping, full visual language (patterns, imagery style).
- Best for: Established companies.
Why "Cheap" Logos Cost More
If you buy a ₹500 logo and print it on 1000 boxes, then realize it's plagiarized or doesn't resize, you lose the printing cost + brand reputation.
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Written by Ashraf Kamal
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