How much does a website cost in Quebec in 2026?

How much does a brochure website cost in Quebec?

The brochure site (what Quebec agencies call a “site vitrine”) is the most common choice for service businesses: a handful of pages (home, services, about, contact), a form and basic SEO. It doesn't sell anything online, but it helps you get found and builds trust.

Based on the sources we reviewed, the typical range in Quebec is roughly $1,500 to $10,000. TactikMedia puts it at $2,000–$8,000; H1Site at $1,500–$5,000 for 3 to 10 pages; Shortkut at $2,000–$10,000 for 1 to 5 pages; Cassiopea at $1,200–$10,000, with $2,500 to $6,000 as a ballpark for an agency. A more substantial brochure site (5 to 15 pages, a blog, a portfolio) can cost more than that.

How much does an e-commerce website or online store cost?

As soon as you sell online, the workload grows: a product catalogue, secure payments, taxes (GST and QST), shipping, confirmation emails, a return policy. The published ranges are wider: $8,000 to $25,000 according to TactikMedia, $6,000 to $25,000 according to Shortkut and $5,000 to $25,000 according to H1Site. Cassiopea mentions e-commerce projects running as high as $70,000.

Beyond that, you're into custom projects (client portals, ERP integrations, web applications), which generally start around $15,000 to $25,000 and can exceed $50,000.

• Simple brochure site: about $1,500 to $10,000
• Multi-page site with a blog or advanced features: about $3,000 to $25,000
• Online store: about $5,000 to $25,000, sometimes more
• Custom build or web application: $15,000 to $50,000 and up

Why do website prices vary so much?

The type of site sets the ballpark, but several factors then move the bill, sometimes by as much as three times:

• The number of pages and of distinct page templates.
• The design: an adapted theme or a fully custom design.
• The copy: text you supply yourself or text written by a professional. H1Site puts copywriting at $1,000 to $5,000.
• Bilingualism: in Quebec, French is mandatory and English is often wanted too. A well-built second language is more than translation: it affects structure, SEO and updates.
• Features: online booking, quote calculator, client portal, CRM integration.
• Performance and SEO: loading speed, markup, your Google Business Profile.
• The hourly rate: Shortkut puts freelancers at $60–$120 an hour and agencies at $120–$250 an hour.

What are the ongoing costs of a website?

The launch price is only part of the story. A website has to be hosted, secured and kept up to date. According to TactikMedia, expect roughly $15 to $40 a year for the domain name, $150 to $1,000+ for hosting and $300 to $2,000+ for maintenance. Shortkut estimates the total yearly budget at $800–$1,500 for a brochure site and $3,000–$6,000 for an online store.

Depending on your setup, add plugin or theme licences, professional email and transaction fees for online sales. Always ask your provider what's included after launch, and how much a change costs once the project is finished.

Wix, freelancer, studio or agency: which should you choose?

DIY platforms (Wix, Squarespace, Shopify) cost little up front, but they charge a monthly subscription forever, and it's your own time that goes into them. TactikMedia points out that those subscriptions, added up over three years, can exceed the cost of a professional site, while limiting your SEO and growth. They're a good option for testing an idea, less so for an established business.

A freelancer is often cheaper, but the result depends heavily on the person and on their availability over the long term. A large agency gives you a full team at a higher rate, often geared to bigger projects. In between, a small studio can strike a good balance: a team, real processes and pricing that suits small businesses. Whichever you choose, look at the portfolio, the speed of the sites they've delivered and who will look after your site after launch.

What red flags should you watch for in a website quote?

Before you sign, reread the quote with these in mind. One on its own isn't necessarily serious, but several together should prompt some questions.

• A very low price with no breakdown: what's actually included?
• The domain name registered in the provider's name instead of yours.
• No mention of a complete French version, a privacy policy or cookie management: in Quebec, the Charter of the French language and Law 25 apply to your website.
• A “proprietary” site that can't be moved if you switch providers.
• No portfolio or client references you can check.
• Mandatory monthly fees with no description of the services provided.
• No mention of speed, mobile-friendliness or basic SEO.

How do you get a good quote for a website?

The clearer your request, the easier the quotes will be to compare. Put together a one-page brief that answers these questions: what's the goal of the site (calls, quote requests, sales)? Roughly how many pages? French and English? Who provides the text and photos? Which features are must-haves? What are your budget and timeline?

Ask for two or three quotes and compare them line by line: pages, languages, copywriting, SEO, hosting, training, warranty and yearly costs. The cheapest option up front isn't always the cheapest over three years.

At Situs Digital, a studio based in Montréal and Lausanne, we build fast, bilingual, compliant websites for Quebec small businesses. If you'd like a clear, line-by-line quote, we're happy to talk it through.