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Top Website Builders like Squarespace

The most popular alternative to Squarespace is Wix, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Squarespace are Webflow, WordPress.com, Framer, and Jimdo.

Most alternatives to Squarespace are in the Website Builders category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Wix

    4.6(16.8K) · App Store

    Wix is a hosted website builder that lets you design pages by placing elements freely on a canvas or by starting from a template. Hosting, domains, an online store, bookings and blogging are built in, and an AI tool can draft a first version of a site from a few questions. It suits small businesses and individuals who want everything in one place.

    12 Wix alternatives

    Pros

    • Free-form canvas lets you place elements anywhere
    • Online store, bookings and blog built in
    • AI tool drafts a first version from a few questions

    Cons

    • Switching templates later means rebuilding the site
    • Free plan shows Wix ads and uses a Wix subdomain
    • Sites cannot be exported to another host
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website BuildersE-commerce Platforms
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI site generationBloggingCustom domainsSEO settingsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Wix

  2. Webflow

    Webflow is a browser-based visual builder that exposes real HTML and CSS concepts such as boxes, flexbox and classes, so designers can produce custom, responsive sites without writing code. It includes a CMS for structured content, interactions and animations, hosting and localization. It is aimed at designers, agencies and marketing teams who want more control than template builders offer.

    9 Webflow alternatives

    Pros

    • Visual control over real HTML and CSS concepts
    • Flexible CMS for structured content
    • Interactions and animations without writing code

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for non-designers
    • Pricing is complex, with separate site and workspace plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Content management (CMS)Custom domainsSEO settingsTeam collaborationTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Webflow

  3. WordPress.com

    WordPress.com is the hosted version of WordPress run by Automattic, so you get the WordPress editor, themes and blogging tools without managing a server. Free sites use a wordpress.com address, while paid plans add custom domains, plugins, e-commerce and more storage. It suits bloggers and small businesses who want WordPress without handling updates, backups and security themselves.

    11 WordPress.com alternatives

    Pros

    • WordPress without managing servers, updates or backups
    • Free plan to start a blog quickly
    • Same WordPress editor, themes and blogging tools

    Cons

    • Installing plugins requires a paid plan
    • Free sites show ads and use a wordpress.com address
    • Less control over hosting than self-hosted WordPress
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Custom domainsPlugins & extensionsSEO settingsTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about WordPress.com

  4. Framer

    Framer is a website builder that works like a design tool: you lay out pages on a canvas, add animations and effects, then publish directly with hosting included. It offers a CMS, localization, built-in analytics and AI features that can generate a starting layout from a prompt. Designers and startups use it for landing pages, portfolios and marketing sites.

    12 Framer alternatives

    Pros

    • Design-tool canvas with fine control over layout and animation
    • Publishing and hosting included in one step
    • Built-in CMS, localization and analytics

    Cons

    • Paid plans get costly as sites grow
    • Learning curve for people new to design tools
    • Sites stay hosted on Framer, with no official code export
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMac
    Features
    AI site generationAnalyticsContent management (CMS)Real-time collaborationTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Framer

  5. Jimdo

    Jimdo is a German website builder aimed at small businesses, freelancers and people with no web experience. A guided setup asks a few questions about your business and assembles a site you can then edit, and paid plans add a domain, an online store and basic SEO settings. Options are deliberately limited so that a site can go live and be maintained with little effort.

    8 Jimdo alternatives

    Pros

    • Guided setup gets a site online quickly
    • Easy to maintain for people with no web experience
    • Free plan to get started

    Cons

    • Limited design and layout options
    • Free plan shows Jimdo branding on a Jimdo subdomain
    • Online store features are basic
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website BuildersE-commerce Platforms
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Custom domainsSEO settingsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Jimdo

  6. WordPress

    21.5Kstars

    WordPress is a free, open source content management system that you install on your own web hosting. Its block editor handles pages and posts, and thousands of themes and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools or an online store. Because it is self-hosted, you keep full control over your files, your data and your choice of host.

    9 WordPress alternatives

    Pros

    • Thousands of themes and plugins for almost any need
    • Full control over files, data and choice of host
    • Free and open source, with a huge community

    Cons

    • You handle hosting, updates, backups and security yourself
    • Plugin sprawl can slow sites and introduce vulnerabilities
    • Block editor takes time to master for complex layouts
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    iPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Plugins & extensionsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about WordPress

  7. Carrd

    Carrd is a minimal builder focused on single-page websites such as personal profiles, link pages, portfolios and product landing pages. You start from a template, edit sections in a straightforward editor and publish to a carrd.co address, or to your own domain on a paid plan. Its deliberately narrow scope makes it very quick to learn.

    9 Carrd alternatives

    Pros

    • Very quick to learn thanks to a deliberately narrow scope
    • Good-looking templates for profiles and landing pages
    • Low-cost paid plans unlock custom domains

    Cons

    • Limited to single-page sites
    • No blog or full online store
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Custom domainsLanding pagesTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Carrd

  8. Durable

    Durable is an AI website builder for small businesses and solo service providers. You describe your business and it generates a complete site with copy and images, which you then adjust in a simple editor. Alongside the website it offers tools for running a small business, such as a basic CRM, invoicing and AI-assisted marketing content.

    7 Durable alternatives

    Pros

    • Generates a full site with copy and images from a short brief
    • Simple editor suited to non-technical business owners
    • Bundles a basic CRM, invoicing and marketing tools

    Cons

    • Generated sites look generic without manual editing
    • Less design control than traditional website builders
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    AI assistantAI site generationCustom domainsVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Durable

  9. Payhip

    Payhip is an e-commerce platform for creators selling digital downloads, online courses, coaching, memberships and physical products. It provides a hosted store or embeddable buy buttons, handles EU and UK VAT on digital sales, and includes email marketing, coupons and affiliate tools. The free plan charges a fee on each sale, which paid plans reduce or remove.

    7 Payhip alternatives

    Pros

    • Free plan to start selling digital products, with fees per sale
    • Handles EU and UK VAT on digital sales
    • Courses, coaching, memberships and coupons in one storefront

    Cons

    • Store design options are fairly limited
    • Transaction fees on the free plan cut into margins
    • Marketing tools are basic compared with dedicated email platforms
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    E-commerce Platforms
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Custom domainsDigital productsPaymentsSubscriptions
    Visit websiteMore about Payhip

Squarespace vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Squarespace, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Squarespace vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsBloggingCustom domainsPaymentsSEO settingsTemplates
SquarespaceFree trialWeb, iPhone, Android
WixFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
WebflowFreemiumWeb
WordPress.comFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
FramerFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac
JimdoFreemiumWeb

Squarespace alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Squarespace?

The most popular alternative to Squarespace is Wix: Drag-and-drop website builder with hosting and templates included. Other great alternatives are Webflow, WordPress.com, Framer, and Jimdo.

Is there a free alternative to Squarespace?

Yes, 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Wix, Webflow, WordPress.com, and Framer.

Is there an open source alternative to Squarespace?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: WordPress.

Is Squarespace free?

Squarespace is a paid app that offers a free trial.

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