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Website builders compared
A builder hosts the site for you and lets you design it without code. Compare what the cheapest plan with your own domain costs, what the free plans allow, and what each one leaves out.
7 options · checked Oct 17, 2026
7 options compared
From our roundup Wix and Squarespace alternatives, with prices from each tool's own site, checked Oct 17, 2026.
| Tool | Paid from | Free | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress.comOur pick | $4/month billed yearly (Personal), renews at $5/month; $9 monthly | Free plan on a WordPress.com address, with ads and no plugins | Blogs and small business sites that may grow | VisitOfficial site |
| Webflow | $15/month billed yearly (Basic site plan); $25 monthly | Free Starter plan on a webflow.io address, 2 pages | Designers who want full visual control | VisitOfficial site |
| Framer | $10/month billed yearly (Basic) | Free plan on a Framer address, with 500 AI credits to try | Polished portfolio and startup sites with a small CMS | VisitOfficial site |
| Hostinger Website Builder | $2.99/month on a 48-month term ($143.52 upfront), renews at $10.99/month | 14-day free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee | A site with hosting, a domain and email in one bill | VisitOfficial site |
| Carrd | $19/year with your own domain (Pro Standard); $9/year without (Pro Lite) | Free for up to 3 one-page sites, with Carrd branding | One-page sites: a portfolio, a launch page or link-in-bio | VisitOfficial site |
| Strikingly | $16/month billed yearly (Pro); $20 monthly | Free plan on a Strikingly address, 500 MB per site | Simple sites with a small store or memberships | VisitOfficial site |
| Durable | $22/month billed yearly (Launch); $25 monthly | Free plan on a durable.site address, 300 AI credits in total | Service businesses that want a site, CRM and bookings together | VisitOfficial site |
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7 Wix and Squarespace alternatives (2026): cheaper builders and what you give up
WordPress.com, Webflow, Framer, Hostinger Website Builder, Carrd, Strikingly and Durable compared on real prices, free plans, renewal costs and the features each cheap plan leaves out.
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Get a domain, choose hosting or a builder, and set up email on your own domain.