How much does a website cost in Canada in 2026?
Updated October 2026
Short answer
A small business website in Canada usually costs $600 to $3,000 with a freelancer or $3,000 to $15,000 with an agency, plus $50 to $200 a month to host and maintain it. Website builders like Wix cost $25 to $60 a month, but you do all the work. A managed plan like Ulimby costs $199 to start and $59 a month, everything included.
Website cost in Canada by option (CAD, before tax)
| Option | Upfront | Every month | First year | Over 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website builder (DIY) | $0 | $25 to $60 + your time | $300 to $720 | $900 to $2,160 |
| Freelancer | $600 to $3,000 | $50 to $200 maintenance | $1,200 to $5,400 | $2,400 to $10,200 |
| Web agency | $3,000 to $15,000 | $50 to $200 maintenance | $3,600 to $17,400 | $4,800 to $22,200 |
| Ulimby (managed) | $199 | $59, all included | $907 | $2,323 |
First year and 3-year totals add the upfront price and monthly costs. Builder, freelancer and agency ranges come from the sources below. They do not include your own time.
What you pay for
- Design and text: the biggest part of a freelancer or agency quote.
- Domain name: about $15 to $30 a year for a .com or .ca.
- Hosting and SSL certificate: about $20 to $75 a month with most providers.
- Maintenance: updates, backups, security and small changes, usually $50 to $200 a month.
- Extras: online booking, online store, extra languages, SEO campaigns or ads.
What makes the price go up
- More pages, custom features or an online store.
- A site in English and French (common in Quebec, Ottawa and New Brunswick).
- Professional photos, a logo or a full brand design.
- Ongoing SEO or advertising management, often $500 to $2,000 a month.
Which option makes sense for you?
A website builder is the cheapest if you enjoy doing it yourself and have the time. Most trades and local service businesses do not, and the site ends up unfinished or out of date.
A freelancer or agency makes sense if you need custom features, a large online store or a unique brand design. Ask what maintenance costs after launch, because that is where many budgets grow.
A managed plan makes sense if you want a professional site without managing anything: the domain, hosting, text, Google Business Profile and monthly changes are handled for you, for one fixed monthly price.
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