How much does a website cost for an SME in Quebec in 2026?
It's the first question every SME owner asks me, and rightly so: advertised prices range from $500 to $50,000. Here are the real ranges in the 2026 Quebec market, and above all what explains the gaps.
Brochure site: $2,000 to $6,000
A 5-to-10-page site that presents your business: services, about, contact, basic Google optimization. It's the right choice for a service business that wants to be found and inspire trust. Below $2,000, you generally get a generic template with no optimization and no bilingual support.
Site with booking or e-commerce: $6,000 to $20,000
Online booking, payment, client portal, product catalog: the complexity comes from the integrations (payment, calendar, inventory, Quebec and Canadian taxes). The investment pays for itself quickly when the site replaces hours of manual management every week.
Custom web application: $15,000 and up
When no existing tool matches your processes: client portal, internal tool, dashboard connected to your systems. The price depends on the number of screens, the integrations, and the business rules. Always demand a scoping phase with a fixed price before development.
What makes the bill vary
French-English bilingualism, content writing, Google optimization (SEO), professional photos, and monthly maintenance. Ask what's included: a low price that excludes everything often ends up costing more than a complete package.
How to get an exact price
Be wary of prices given without a conversation. A serious professional will ask about your clients, your goals, and your current systems before quoting. At Sunny Code, the 30-minute discovery call is free and you leave with a fixed-price quote; whether you accept it or not.