How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026?

Creating a website for your business has become essential: most of your customers check that you exist online before stepping through the door. But how much does it really cost in 2026? The answer depends on the solution you choose, and the gaps are huge.

The main price ranges

Here is what to expect, depending on the route taken, for a simple showcase site (presentation, photos, opening hours, contact details, contact form).

• All-in-one solution (like Flopix): around €20 a month, all included (hosting, address, QR code, edits). No upfront cost.
• Online builder (Wix, Squarespace): from €12 to €30 a month depending on the plan, often with paid add-ons, plus the time to learn it.
• WordPress: the software is free, but you have to pay for the domain name, the hosting, sometimes a theme and plugins, then handle maintenance yourself or have it done.
• Freelancer: from €500 to €2,000 for the build, hosting and maintenance on top.
• Web agency: from €1,000 to €5,000 and up for a showcase site, more for bespoke work.

Watch out for hidden costs

The advertised price is not always the price paid. Be sure to check what is included and what is billed extra:

• hosting and the domain name (often separate);
• technical updates and security;
• future edits (some providers bill these by the hour);
• renewal, whose price sometimes rises after the first year.

Which budget for which need?

If you need a complex online store or very specific features, an agency or a good freelancer remain relevant, with the matching budget.

But if your goal is a clear, professional showcase (being visible, giving your opening hours, your photos, your contact details and a way to reach you), then paying several thousand euros makes no sense. An all-in-one solution puts that site online in a few minutes, for a fixed price and nothing to manage.

The smart maths

Over a year, a showcase site at €20 a month comes to €240 (hosting, updates and edits included). That is often cheaper than the annual maintenance alone of a WordPress site, and with no commitment.

With Flopix, your site is online in three minutes, at €19.99 a month, all included, hosted in Europe and with no commitment. Enough to be present online today, without blowing your budget.