How Much Does a Business Website Cost in 2026?
Business website costs in 2026 by type — starter, growth and premium sites — plus ongoing costs, what affects price, and how to compare quotes.
Short answer: a business website's cost depends on the number of unique page templates, whether copy is included, whether you need a CMS, integrations and languages. A starter site of up to five pages is the smallest project. A growth site with a CMS and SEO-focused service pages sits in the middle. Premium sites with a custom design system, integrations or English/French versions are the largest. Hosting, domain and optional maintenance are ongoing extras.
Planning a site? The estimator gives an indicative range for your page count and features.
Cost by website type
What affects the price
Number of unique page templates
Ten pages using two templates cost less than ten unique layouts. Service and location pages often share a template.
Copywriting
Writing clear copy takes real time. If you supply finished copy, the build is cheaper; if we write it, expect more time and cost — and usually a better result.
Content management
A CMS lets your team edit pages and publish posts without a developer. It adds setup but saves money over time.
Integrations
Booking systems, CRMs, payment forms and newsletter tools each add work.
Languages
Bilingual English/French — common for Canadian businesses — roughly adds a second content layer, plus translation.
Ongoing costs
- Domain — an annual fee.
- Hosting — ranges from free tiers on modern platforms to paid plans for higher traffic.
- CMS subscription — some headless CMSs charge per seat or usage.
- Maintenance — updates, security, small edits. Optional but recommended.
Template vs custom
DIY builders are a legitimate choice for very early businesses. Custom builds make sense when your website is a primary source of leads and needs to stand out and perform.
How to compare quotes
Ask each provider for the number of pages and templates, whether copy is included, CMS or not, what SEO work is done, number of revision rounds, who owns the site and accounts, and what's included after launch.
Do you need a full website?
If you're running ads for a single offer, a landing page might be enough. See landing page vs website. If you want your website to answer visitor questions and qualify leads, read how AI can improve your business website.