How Much Does a Small-Business Website Cost in Canada? (2026 Guide)

DIY builders, freelancers and agencies all price websites differently. Here is what Canadian small businesses typically pay in 2026 — and what actually drives the cost.

If you run a small business in Canada, the honest answer to "how much does a website cost?" is: it depends on who builds it and what it has to do. Here is how the market typically breaks down in 2026, so you can budget with confidence.

The three ways to get a website

Do it yourself with a builder. Platforms like Wix, Squarespace or Shopify charge a monthly subscription — usually somewhere between about CA$20 and CA$70 a month for a small business plan, plus apps and themes. It's the cheapest way to start, but you are paying with your own time, and most owners never finish the setup properly.

Hire a freelancer. Independent designers commonly charge anywhere from under CA$1,000 to a few thousand dollars for a small site. Quality and reliability vary a lot, so look at work they have actually shipped.

Hire a studio or agency. Canadian agencies commonly quote CA$1,500–5,000 for a small-business site, and well beyond that for custom platforms. You get a team, a process and someone accountable after launch.

What actually drives the price

  • Number of pages. A one-page site is quicker than eight pages of services, team and case studies.
  • Bookings, payments or ordering. Anything that takes money or appointments needs more building and testing.
  • An admin dashboard. Editing your own prices and photos without calling a developer is worth paying for.
  • Bilingual content. If you serve Québec, French isn't optional for commercial websites — budget for it.
  • Accessibility. Building to WCAG accessibility guidelines from day one costs far less than fixing it later.

The costs after launch

Budget for a domain name (usually around CA$15–30 a year for a .ca or .com), hosting, and someone to keep things updated. Many businesses pay a monthly care plan so security updates, backups and small edits are handled for them.

What we charge

At Offia’s Studio, small-business websites start from CA$515, and a full online store is about CA$1,030 — with a clear quote before any work begins and delivery in 1–3 weeks. Monthly care plans start from CA$70.

How to compare quotes

Ask every provider the same three questions: Will I own the website when it's paid for? What exactly happens after launch? Can I see a site you've built that is live today? The answers tell you more than the price does.

Want a number for your business? Try our instant estimate, or request a quote — no account needed.