Quick answer
Toronto agencies charge $2,500 to $8,000 upfront for a small business website in 2026, plus $100 to $300 a month for hosting and maintenance. BuildSites charges $297 a month with no upfront build cost, on a 12-month term, with hosting, monitoring, updates, backups and edits included: $3,564 for the first year instead of $5,200 to $11,600.
TorontoPrices are the same whether you're in North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, Downtown and the Beaches or elsewhere in Toronto: we quote on scope, not postcode. We work from our Toronto base. We work with you by video and on site where it helps.
What do Toronto agencies charge for a website?
Toronto agencies charge $2,500 to $8,000 upfront for a small business website, then $100 to $300 a month for hosting and maintenance, with edits often billed on top.
$5,200 to $11,600 is the typical first-year total when you add the upfront cost to 12 months of maintenance.
| Upfront price | What you typically get | Then per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 to $2,000 | A template with your logo and text | $20 to $60 hosting, edits extra |
| $2,500 to $5,000 | Custom design, 5 to 8 pages, mobile-first, contact form, basic local SEO | $100 to $200 maintenance |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | Everything above plus bookings, bilingual content, copywriting | $150 to $300 maintenance |
| $10,000+ | Online stores, portals and custom software | $300+ maintenance |
What moves the price of a website?
A few factors drive most of the cost difference between quotes.
- Number of pages: a 5-page site and a 20-page site involve different amounts of design and writing.
- Booking and payments: live availability and deposit handling add integration work.
- Automation: instant lead replies, follow-ups and CRM routing are usually a separate project.
- Content: whether you supply photos and copy, or someone has to produce them.
How does BuildSites price a website?
BuildSites charges $297 a month with no upfront build cost, on a 12-month term. The build, hosting, monitoring, updates, backups and edits are all included. First-year total: $3,564 plus tax.
$0 upfront means your first payment is due the day the site goes live, not before.
The site is up to 8 pages, designed and written for your business, and live in 48 hours once we have your logo and services list. The domain costs about $20 a year and stays in your name. See the pricing page for the full plan breakdown.
Upfront model vs. BuildSites: how the numbers compare
BuildSites costs $3,564 in the first year. The upfront model costs $5,200 to $11,600 over the same period.
| Upfront model | BuildSites | |
|---|---|---|
| Build cost | $2,500 to $8,000 | $0 |
| Hosting, updates, backups, monitoring | $100 to $300 a month | Included |
| Edits after launch | Hourly or per request | Included |
| First-year total | $5,200 to $11,600 | $3,564 |
What does the monthly plan cover?
Every BuildSites plan includes hosting, SSL, uptime monitoring every minute, security updates within 24 hours, nightly backups kept for 30 days, and edits that are usually live the same day.
Unlimited edits are included in every plan.
Online stores, customer portals and custom software fall outside the monthly plan and are quoted separately after a call. Learn more about what a care plan covers at website care plans explained.
Can you add automation to the website plan?
Yes. Automation is a separate plan at $297 a month, or you can take both together for $445 a month, saving $149 a month versus buying them separately.
Automation handles lead replies, booking reminders, invoice follow-ups and review requests. Read more at lead follow-up automation and appointment reminder automation.
Text messaging for automations is billed by the provider, typically $20 to $40 a month extra.
Do you serve areas outside Toronto?
BuildSites is based in Toronto and works with businesses across the GTA, Montréal, Laval and the South Shore, and remotely across Canada. Bilingual French and English sites are available.
See web design Toronto and web design Montreal for local details.
Questions we get asked
Why do website quotes vary so much?
Because 'a website' can mean a template with your name on it or a custom-built site with automation behind it. Compare what is included, not just the number.
Are there hidden costs with BuildSites?
No. The domain is about $20 a year and stays in your name. Hosting, updates, backups and edits are all inside the $297 a month. Prices are in CAD plus tax.
Is there really no upfront payment?
None. Your first monthly payment is due the day the site goes live, with no design, build or setup fee charged before that.
What happens after the 12-month term?
The plan continues month to month at the same price. You can cancel with 30 days' notice, and remaining months are due on early cancellation.
How long does it take to get the site live?
BuildSites gets a site live in 48 hours of working time once you provide your logo and services list. The clock pauses while waiting on the client.
Next step
Talk to us about your business
A 20-minute call. We'll tell you what we'd build, how long it takes and what it costs. Toronto, the GTA and Montréal.