A professional website costs from €500 for a showcase site in Brussels in 2026, from €1500 for e-commerce, and from €5000 for a custom application. It's the question I get asked the most, and the real answer is clear starting prices, not "it depends". Here's the detail, no fog, for 2026.
The 3 main website categories
To keep it simple, websites fall into 3 categories, each with its own budget range:
- Showcase website: from €500. A few pages (home, services, about, contact). For freelancers, SMEs or local shops wanting Google visibility.
- E-commerce site: from €1500. Online store with payment, stock management, customer accounts. For selling online, simple or complex depending on catalog size.
- Custom web application: from €5000. 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: a simple contact form, or online booking with payment (that means Studio)? 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: from €5 per month depending on the solution.
- Domain name: from €10 per year.
- SSL certificate: free with Let's Encrypt, but some agencies charge €100/year for it.
- Maintenance and updates: from €50 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:
- Pixel Noir Studio: build on a per-project quote at launch, then from €49/month. The website that works for you. Takes bookings, drafts quotes, answers clients 24/7, run from your phone. Hosting, maintenance and edits included. See Studio.
- Showcase site: from €500, then on a per-project quote depending on page count, copywriting and multilingual needs. Custom design, mobile responsive, basic SEO, 7-day delivery, first-year hosting included. A showcase carries no module: for booking, quotes or the chatbot, that's Studio.
- E-commerce site: from €1500. Bancontact 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 aim for a high Google PageSpeed score, 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum price for a professional website in 2026?
A simple showcase site starts at €500 in Brussels. For a site you manage yourself and that stays maintained over time (Pixel Noir Studio), the setup is on a per-project quote, plus a monthly plan from €49.
Why do two showcase sites show such different prices?
Design (template or custom), page count, copywriting and features change everything. The same "showcase site" starts at €500 and the quote adjusts to these.
Are there hidden costs after delivery?
Yes: hosting, domain name, SSL certificate, maintenance and content edits. With Pixel Noir, these recurring fees are bundled into one clear monthly plan from €100, no surprises.
How much does an e-commerce site cost in Brussels?
An e-commerce site starts at €1500, the rest on a per-project quote depending on catalog size, online payment and stock management.