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How much does a website cost in Montreal in 2026?
The honest answer: anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Here is what drives the price, realistic ranges for Canada, and the costs people forget.
Price ranges in Canada in 2026
These are market benchmarks for an agency-built website in Canada, in Canadian dollars. Use them to plan a budget, not as a quote.
| Type of website | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small business site (5 to 10 pages) | $3,000 to $8,000 |
| Mid-sized company website | $8,000 to $25,000 |
| Online store | $10,000 to $60,000+ |
| Custom platform | $50,000+ |
What makes the price go up or down
- The number of pages and different page layouts to design.
- Languages: in Quebec your site must be available in French; adding English (or a third language) means translation, layout and SEO for each version.
- Features: online booking, payments, client portal, integrations (Stripe, Square, CRM, accounting).
- Design: an adjusted theme costs less than a design built from scratch for your brand.
- Content: copy, photos and video. Supplying your own lowers the bill.
- SEO: technical structure, pages for each service and area, and a properly set up Google Business Profile.
Yearly costs to plan for
- Domain name: a few dozen dollars a year depending on the extension (.ca, .com).
- Hosting and SSL: often bundled; from free for a static site to a few hundred dollars a year.
- Maintenance and updates: roughly $50 to $200 a month for a small business that wants someone to handle it.
- Subscriptions: store platform (Shopify, for example), booking tools, business email.
Traps to avoid
- A very low price that leaves out the French version or SEO.
- A site you do not own (domain registered in the agency's name).
- No Law 25 compliance: cookie banner, privacy policy, person in charge of personal information.
- A slow site on phones: most local visits come from mobile.
How we price at STELLAIRE
Every quote depends on your pages, languages and features. To help you decide, our team designs a free first concept of your homepage, so you see a real direction before you commit. Our sites are custom coded, in English and French, with technical SEO included from day one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic business website cost in Quebec?
For a small business, an agency-built site of 5 to 10 pages typically costs $3,000 to $8,000 in Canada, depending on design, languages and features.
Does my website have to be in French in Quebec?
Yes. The Charter of the French language requires commercial publications, including business websites, to be available in French. An English version can be added.
How much does website maintenance cost?
For a small business, plan roughly $50 to $200 a month if a professional handles hosting, updates and small changes.
Planning a website?
Tell us about your business. Our team designs a free first concept, and you see a real direction before you commit.
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