How much does a website cost in Lyon in 2026?

If you're looking for a web developer in Lyon, you've probably asked this question. The honest answer is: it depends. But I'll give you real ranges, not marketing fluff.

In 2026, AI has changed the game. AI-assisted code lets developers work faster, which means lower prices. But cheaper doesn't mean sloppy. A fast, clean, well-optimized site still requires real know-how.

Average prices in Lyon

Brochure site (1-5 pages): €500 — €1,500

A simple site for a craftsperson, freelancer, or small business. A few pages (home, services, contact), clean design, mobile-optimized with basic SEO. With AI helping generate code quickly, this kind of site ships in days.

Custom site with features: €1,500 — €3,500

This is where it gets interesting. Online booking, client portal, payments, dashboard, API integrations (SMS, calendar, inventory). My Belka'Coiff project falls here: 24/7 booking, integrated POS, Twilio SMS, staff dashboard.

Full e-commerce: €2,000 — €6,000+

Online store with inventory management, secure payments, optimized conversion funnel. Depends on product count and complexity.

What drives the price

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1. Technology

• WordPress: cheaper upfront, but ongoing maintenance, paid plugins, slower.
• Next.js / React: more expensive initially, but ultra-fast, scalable, no plugin maintenance. You own the code.

2. AI in the process

A developer using AI (Claude, Copilot) works faster. Boilerplate code, repetitive components, API integrations — all of that gets partly auto-generated. What stays human and valuable: architecture, design, SEO optimization, and the details that make the difference.

3. Features

Each feature adds dev time:

• Online booking: +€300 to €1,000
• Client portal / dashboard: +€500 to €1,500
• Online payment: +€300 to €800
• Multilingual: +€200 to €500

4. Design

A modified WordPress template: quick but generic. Custom design: pricier but unique and aligned with your brand.

5. Maintenance

Budget €30–€150/month for maintenance (hosting, updates, small changes).

My tips for a project in Lyon

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1. Don't pay for things you don't need. A hair salon doesn't need e-commerce. A restaurant doesn't need a complex dashboard.
2. Make sure you own the code. Many agencies rent you your own site. That's a trap.
3. Check the speed. Ask to see sites they've built and test them on PageSpeed Insights. A slow site = lost customers.
4. Get a detailed quote. Every line should be explained. No opaque "global package."
5. Ask about AI. A developer who uses AI efficiently can deliver faster and cheaper without sacrificing quality.

My pricing

My projects start at €800 for a custom Next.js brochure site, AI-assisted code (Claude). Quotes are detailed, free, and delivered within 24h. Contact me for a precise estimate.

Based in Lyon, I work with craftspeople, SMEs, and entrepreneurs across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.