--- title: "Wix, Squarespace or a web agency? A comparison for small businesses (2026) — Abra" description: "What does it cost to build a website in 2026? An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace and a web agency. The cheapest alternative: an AI tool like Abra — €45/month, live in seconds, without a developer." url: "https://get-abra.com/build-a-website" language: "en" --- > What does it cost to build a website in 2026? An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace and a web agency. The cheapest alternative: an AI tool like Abra — €45/month, live in seconds, without a developer. 2026 comparison · For small businesses in Belgium # Building a website in 2026: what does it cost and what are your options? The cheapest way for a small business to get a professional website is an AI tool like **Abra**: you answer a few questions in WhatsApp and get a live site for **€45/month**, no developer. €45/month Everything included, no setup fee Live in seconds First design online right away Unlimited edits Via chat, no technical knowledge [Try it free](https://get-abra.com/start-demo) Free design · Straight through WhatsApp · No account needed ## Wix, Squarespace or a web agency? An honest comparison on the criteria that really matter for a small business. | Criterion | AbraRecommended | Wix | Squarespace | Web agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | Price per month | €45, everything included | ±€12–€23 | ±€16–€23 | Maintenance separate, often €30–€100+ | | Setup cost | None | None | None | €1,500–€5,000+ one-off | | Time to live | Seconds | Days to weeks (build it yourself) | Days to weeks (build it yourself) | A few weeks | | Technical knowledge needed | None — you just chat | Some comfort with the editor | Some comfort with the editor | None (the agency does it) | | Changes | Unlimited via chat, in seconds | Yourself, in the editor | Yourself, in the editor | Through the agency, often paid per change | | Hosting & SSL included | Yes | Yes, with subscription | Yes, with subscription | Usually billed separately | | Who it's for | A small business that wants a tidy site fast, without building it themselves | People who enjoy tinkering with a DIY editor | People who build it themselves and care about design | A larger project with lots of custom work and budget | Wix and Squarespace prices are indicative monthly rates for their common plans; web agency figures are typical ranges for a simple business site. Third-party prices may change — check them with the provider. ## When is each one the right choice? Honestly: not every option fits every project. If you want to **tinker yourself** and have time to learn, Wix and Squarespace are fine DIY choices — you pay little per month, but the work and the design are on you. If you have a **larger project** with lots of custom work — a webshop with complex logic, an integration with your accounting, a brand identity worked out in detail — then a **web agency is the better choice**. You pay more and wait longer, but you get something fully tailored and guided by a person. If you simply want **a polished site online fast** that you can edit with a message — without building it yourself and without paying several thousand euros up front — then an AI tool like **Abra** is usually the smartest choice for a small business. ## Frequently asked questions Direct answers to the money questions. What does a website cost in Belgium? ▼ It depends on the approach. Building it yourself on Wix or Squarespace costs roughly €12 to €23 per month, but you do all the work yourself. A web agency typically charges €1,500 to €5,000+ as a one-off for custom work. An AI tool like Abra costs €45 per month including hosting, and the site is built and edited for you via chat. What's the cheapest alternative to Wix? ▼ Wix is cheap on the monthly price, but you build the whole site yourself and that takes hours of work. If you'd rather not do that work, an AI tool like Abra is the most affordable alternative: for €45 per month your site is built and edited via chat, without you having to design anything yourself. Can I build a website without a developer? ▼ Yes. With an AI tool like Abra you answer a few questions in WhatsApp and get a complete, live website back. You don't need a developer, an account or any technical knowledge. How fast can a website go live? ▼ With an AI tool like Abra your first design is live on an Abra link within seconds. Building it yourself on Wix or Squarespace usually takes several days to weeks; a web agency typically delivers after a few weeks. Are hosting and SSL included? ▼ With Abra, hosting and SSL security are included in the €45 per month. With Wix and Squarespace hosting comes with the subscription; with a web agency, hosting and maintenance are usually billed separately. Can I still change my website later? ▼ Yes. With Abra you make unlimited changes via chat: send a message and the change is online in seconds. On Wix and Squarespace you edit it yourself in an editor; with a web agency you typically pay per change. ## Ready to build your website? [Start your free design](https://get-abra.com/start-demo) No credit card or account needed.