How much does a website cost in Quebec in 2026?
The honest answer: anywhere from $0 to $25,000, depending on who builds it and what it has to do. For a small business, the gap comes mainly from three things: who builds the site, what it costs every year after, and how much of your own time you put in. Here are the real numbers.
The 4 ways to get a website, and what they cost
1. A web agency
- Simple business site (3 to 5 pages): $2,500 to $8,000, about $4,000 on average
- Online store: $6,000 to $25,000
- Then every year (hosting, plugins, maintenance): $800 to $1,500 for a business site
For: businesses that want a unique design, custom features or connections to their internal software.
2. A freelancer
- $60 to $120 an hour, versus $120 to $250 for an agency
- Cheaper than an agency, but hosting, updates and troubleshooting still have to be arranged, often by you.
3. Do it yourself (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress…)
- From about US$17 a month, paid yearly, for Wix's basic plan
- Plus your time: learning the tool, building the pages, writing the text, adjusting everything for mobile. For a business owner, that often means whole evenings.
4. A turnkey website by subscription (what we offer)
- From $25 a month, with domain, hosting, security certificate and updates included
- A template already designed for your trade, live the same day
For: small businesses that want a professional site with no upfront budget and no technical management.
The real cost in the first year
| Upfront | Every year after | Total, first year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency (simple business site) | $2,500 to $8,000 | $800 to $1,500 | $3,300 to $9,500 |
| Do it yourself (Wix, basic plan) | $0 | ~US$215 + your time | ~US$215 + hours of work |
| Standard plan | $0 | $208 (or $25/month) | $208 to $300 |
| Pro plan | $0 | $283 (or $35/month) | $283 to $420 |
| Pro+ plan (online store) | $0 | $832 (or $90/month) | $832 to $1,080 |
Our prices are in Canadian dollars, plus applicable taxes. The yearly price is for a one-year commitment; month-to-month is also available.
What drives the bill up, whatever the option
- The number of pages and features — online store, bookings, multiple languages
- Maintenance — security updates, backups, bug fixes
- Paid plugins — $200 to $800 a year on a WordPress site
- Changes — every change you ask an agency for is billed by the hour
Which option should you choose?
You have a budget of $5,000 or more and specific needs: an agency.
You like tinkering and have time: do it yourself.
You want a professional site this month, with no upfront cost and no technical management: turnkey.
Our plans
.com or .ca domain, hosting and security certificate included, no setup fees. Cancel anytime.
Standard
$25 /month
- Custom domain (.com / .ca)
- Single page
- SSL certificate
- Edit directly on the page (text, photos, lists)
- Add, remove, move blocks
- Bilingual site, French / English
- Testimonials: form on your site, approval before display
- Management page
- 48h email included · priority or phone optional
Pro
$35 /month
- Everything In Standard
- Multi-page site
- Color customization (Design)
- Trade-specific interactive tools (estimators, calculators, configurators)
- Full management area
Pro+
$90 /month
- Everything In Pro
- Online store
- Cart and Stripe payments
- Coupons and promotions
- Order management
- Sales statistics
- Management area + e-commerce
Prices in CAD. Compare plans in detail · See the demos
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an agency website cost so much?
Because it is custom-built: 25 to 60 hours of work for a simple business site, at $120 an hour or more.
Is a $25-a-month website really professional?
The templates are designed for each trade, mobile-friendly and bilingual. Look at the demos and judge for yourself.
Do I own the website?
Your domain name belongs to you and you keep it if you leave. The site itself runs on our platform as long as your subscription is active.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Domain, hosting, security certificate and updates are included. Priority support and phone support are options.
Are there grants?
The $2,400 federal grant is closed. The programs still open are detailed on our grants page. See the grants page
Market price sources: Agence Pragmatik (July 2026), Shortkut (2026), Wix plans page (viewed September 27, 2026).