It's probably the question we get asked the most: "How much does a website cost?" The honest answer is: it depends. But let's cut through the vague talk and give you real 2026 numbers for Brussels.
The 3 main website categories
To keep it simple, websites fall into 3 categories, each with its own budget range:
- Showcase website: €500 to €3000. A few pages (home, services, about, contact). For freelancers, SMEs or local shops wanting Google visibility.
- E-commerce site: €1500 to €10,000. Online store with payment, stock management, customer accounts. For selling online, simple or complex depending on catalog size.
- Custom web application: €5000 to €50,000+. SaaS, internal dashboard, business tool. Price fully depends on feature complexity.
Why such big price gaps?
Because a "€500 showcase site" and a "€3000 showcase site" don't contain the same thing. Here's what moves the price:
- Design: a ready-made template costs less than a custom design by a real designer.
- Page count: 5 pages or 50 pages is not the same job.
- Copywriting: often forgotten in quotes, it can add several hundred euros if you delegate it.
- SEO: basic SEO is included everywhere, but real optimization work (keywords, content, backlinks) is a separate service.
- Features: simple contact form or online booking with payment? That changes everything.
- Tech stack: WordPress is cheaper upfront but slower and less secure. Next.js costs a bit more but delivers sites 3 to 5 times faster.
Hidden costs to watch out for
A website is never "free" after delivery. Here are the recurring fees many agencies forget to mention:
- Hosting: €5 to €50 per month depending on the solution.
- Domain name: €10 to €30 per year.
- SSL certificate: free with Let's Encrypt, but some agencies charge €100/year for it.
- Maintenance and updates: €50 to €200 per month. If no one handles it, your site becomes a security risk within months.
- Content modifications: many agencies charge a fee for every small change. Check what's included.
Pixel Noir prices in 2026
At Pixel Noir, we chose full transparency. Here are our clear prices:
- Showcase site: from €500 for a simple project, typically between €800 and €1500 depending on page count, copywriting and features. Custom design, mobile responsive, basic SEO, 7-day delivery, first-year hosting included.
- E-commerce site: from €1500. Stripe or Mollie payment, product management, cart, customer accounts.
- Custom web app: quote in 24h. We study your project and give you a fixed price.
- Maintenance and security: from €100/month. Hosting, SSL, daily backup, 24/7 monitoring, 3 content modifications per month included.
Why so affordable?
We use the right stack (Next.js, Vercel, Supabase), work remote from Brussels, and don't waste time in endless meetings. The result: we ship fast, with quality many agencies only offer starting from €3000.
And no, "cheap" doesn't mean "sloppy". Our sites score 99/100 on Google PageSpeed, are fully responsive, and rank well from launch.
How to pick the right budget?
Ask yourself the right question: how much is a new client worth to you? If one client brings you €1000 on average, a €1000 site that lands you 2 new clients has already paid for itself by the second month. It's an investment, not an expense.
To know exactly what your project would cost, request a free quote. We answer within 24h with a fixed price and a precise deadline.
Still unsure whether your business actually needs a website in 2026? Read our companion piece Why your business needs a website in 2026. And once your site is live, the next logical step is local SEO: our guide on local SEO and Google Business shows you how to rank in Brussels searches.