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Top Website Builders like WordPress

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

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

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  1. Ghost

    55.5Kstars

    Ghost is an open source platform for independent publishers that combines a website, a newsletter and paid memberships in one product. Writers publish in a clean editor, send posts by email and charge for subscriptions through Stripe, with no revenue share taken by Ghost. It can be self-hosted for free or run on the managed Ghost(Pro) service, and is maintained by a non-profit foundation.

    9 Ghost alternatives

    Pros

    • Website, newsletter and paid memberships in one product
    • No revenue share taken on subscriptions
    • Open source and free to self-host

    Cons

    • Fewer themes and integrations than WordPress
    • Self-hosting needs technical skills and an email delivery service
    • Ghost(Pro) gets expensive as your member list grows
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Website BuildersEmail Marketing & Newsletters
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Custom domainsPaid newslettersSEO settingsSubscriptions
    Visit websiteMore about Ghost

  2. 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

  3. Squarespace

    4.6(18.8K) · App Store

    Squarespace is a hosted platform for building websites, portfolios and online stores from designer templates. It bundles hosting, domains, e-commerce, email campaigns and appointment scheduling, with a section-based editor that keeps layouts consistent. It appeals to creatives and small businesses who care about design and prefer not to manage plugins.

    12 Squarespace alternatives

    Pros

    • Polished designer templates with consistent layouts
    • Hosting, commerce, email campaigns and scheduling in one place
    • No plugins to install or keep updated

    Cons

    • No free plan beyond the trial
    • Less layout freedom than canvas-based builders
    • Fewer third-party extensions than WordPress
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
    Website BuildersE-commerce Platforms
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    BloggingCustom domainsPaymentsSEO settingsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Squarespace

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Hostinger Website Builder

    Hostinger Website Builder, formerly known as Zyro, is a drag-and-drop editor included with Hostinger hosting plans. It offers templates, an AI generator that creates a first draft of a site from a description, and AI tools for writing text and producing images. Plans include hosting, a domain and basic e-commerce, making it a simple all-in-one option for small sites.

    8 Hostinger Website Builder alternatives

    Pros

    • Hosting, domain and builder bundled in one plan
    • AI generator drafts a first version of the site
    • Drag-and-drop editor that is easy for beginners

    Cons

    • No free plan is available
    • Less design flexibility and fewer integrations than larger builders
    • Best prices require long upfront commitments
    Cost / License
    PaidProprietary
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    AI assistantAI site generationCustom domainsSEO settingsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about Hostinger Website Builder

WordPress vs its alternatives at a glance

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

WordPress vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsBloggingContent management (CMS)Plugins & extensionsTemplatesVisual editor
WordPressFreeOpen sourceiPhone, Android, Self-hosted
GhostFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Self-hosted
WixFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
SquarespaceFree trialWeb, iPhone, Android
WebflowFreemiumWeb
WordPress.comFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android

WordPress alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to WordPress?

The most popular alternative to WordPress is Ghost: Open source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters and memberships. Other great alternatives are Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and WordPress.com.

Is there a free alternative to WordPress?

Yes, 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Ghost, Wix, Webflow, and WordPress.com.

Is there an open source alternative to WordPress?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: Ghost.

Is WordPress free?

Yes, WordPress is free to use.

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