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Website cost calculator for Ottawa businesses
See what a custom-built website costs for an Ottawa business, in Canadian dollars — free, nothing stored.
Ottawa is bilingual, so tick the second-language option; accessibility matters more here.
Website cost by city
Same calculator, with notes on what businesses in your city usually need and what local agencies tend to charge.
How the estimate works
We start from a base price for the kind of site, add a per-page amount, then add each feature. The agency figure is what the same build costs from a conventional Ontario studio; ours is lower because routine work is AI-assisted and engineer-reviewed, and we host everything ourselves. Writing, photos and branding are priced separately. See the packages.
Common questions
What do Ottawa businesses typically need from a website?
Government contractors and consultants, tech firms in Kanata, clinics, and the restaurants and shops in the Glebe, Westboro and the ByWard Market make up most of the requests. Many need English and French, and businesses that sell to government or the public generally want the site to meet accessibility standards, which affects design and content choices from the start.
What do web agencies in Ottawa charge?
Ottawa agencies commonly quote $3,000 to $10,000 for a small business site, close to Toronto rates, and more when the site is bilingual or must meet accessibility requirements. Rates vary by region and scope. For local SEO, publish both languages properly rather than machine-translating, and name Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Nepean and the other communities you serve.
How much does a website cost in Ontario?
A simple brochure site from a studio usually costs $1,000 to $3,000 one-time, a business site with lead capture $2,500 to $7,000, and a custom web app with accounts or bookings $7,000 and up. Site-builder subscriptions are cheaper up front but you keep paying every month and do the work yourself.
Is a monthly plan cheaper than paying once?
Over the first year a monthly package often costs about the same as a one-time build plus hosting, with the setup fee waived on a 12-month plan. The difference is that updates, backups and support are included, so there is no second bill when something breaks.
What is included in hosting and care?
Fast hosting on a server sized to your traffic, a secure certificate, monthly software and security updates, regular backups, and a person to message when you need a change.
Do I need to write the text myself?
You can, and it keeps the price down. If you would rather not, we write it from a short call and your existing material, and you approve every page before it goes live.
How long does a website take?
A brochure site is usually live in two to three weeks once we have your content. Business sites take three to six weeks. Custom web apps are scoped and scheduled per project.
Is this calculator free, and do you keep my answers?
Yes, it is free. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you select is sent or stored. The only thing that leaves the page is the message you choose to send us on WhatsApp.
Want the exact number?
Send the estimate and a line about your business. You get a written quote the same day.