"How much does a website cost?" is one of the first questions business owners ask. The honest answer is that it depends on what the website has to do. Still, you don't have to guess. Below you'll find which budgets are realistic for a business website in Belgium, what drives the price and which costs come later.
Three kinds of websites, three budgets
The amounts below are indicative prices excluding VAT. They are based on public offers from Belgian providers, not on a fixed rate or a market average. The final price always follows from a quote after an intake conversation.
Compact website: €750 to €1,500
For a clear offer in one language, as a one-pager or with a limited set of pages. Think of a freelancer or a starter who mainly wants to be found and reached.
- You supply the texts and images yourself.
- The website works well on phones, tablets and computers.
- It has a contact form and a technical SEO foundation.
- Copywriting, a visual identity, extra languages or integrations are added separately.
Business website: €1,800 to €3,500
For a company that needs its own professional website, with a custom design and about five core pages.
- An intake and a well-considered page structure.
- A design that fits your business, not a standard template.
- A clear route for enquiries, a technical SEO setup and a measurement plan.
- An explanation of how to manage the website yourself.
Extensive website: from €3,500
For a larger website with several services, cases and more content. The budget can easily reach €8,000 or more, depending on the scope and the writing. Migrating an old website, a calculator or a booking system is agreed separately.
What drives the price?
Two websites with the same number of pages can still need a different budget. These are the biggest factors:
- The number of pages and types of content.
- Whether you need a visual identity, photography and copy, or already have them.
- The number of languages. In Belgium a second language is often needed.
- Integrations with other systems, such as a calendar, accounting software or a CRM.
- Custom work such as a calculator, a booking flow or a client area.
The better you know upfront what your website has to do, the more accurate the quote. A rough idea is enough to start.
And after launch?
A website isn't finished on the day it goes live. Expect these recurring or later costs, which are best agreed upfront:
- Hosting and a domain name.
- Technical maintenance and backups.
- Small content changes.
- New features or further extensions.
Always ask who does what, how often backups are made and how much support is included. That way there are no surprises later.
Why a "cheap" website can end up costing more
A website for a few hundred euros can be enough, but check what isn't included. Can people find it on Google? Does it work well on a phone? Can you change it yourself, and is the website yours if you switch providers? A website that brings in no enquiries, or that has to be rebuilt after two years, ends up being the most expensive one.
How Tin Fox works
At Tin Fox we agree on the content first and the price after that. After an intake conversation you receive a written quote with the scope, the price and the planning. Changes are discussed before any extra work starts. I work for businesses in the province of Antwerp, including the Kempen, and the province of Limburg.
See the packages and indicative prices or tell me what you need.