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Squarespace alternatives
Squarespace compared with 12 alternatives: Wix, WordPress.com, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Framer and 7 more.
Squarespace is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SquarespaceThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wix | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WordPress.com | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Webflow | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| GoDaddy Website Builder | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Framer | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| B12 | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Duda | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Jimdo | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| Strikingly | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Tilda | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Webnode | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Weebly | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Squarespace starts at $19 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 10 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Wix and WordPress.com.
Webflow, Jimdo, Strikingly, Tilda, Webnode and Weebly start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Squarespace
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Wix
Drag-and-drop website builder with an AI agent and business apps
- Wix starts at $17 per site / month, billed yearly (Light). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Wix has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Wix also covers AI agents and no-code.
- Squarespace also covers forms and invoicing.
Suits: Beginners who want to start free and upgrade when the site is ready
- Free plan · from $4/mo
WordPress.com
Hosted WordPress with themes, plugins and a free plan
- WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- WordPress.com has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WordPress.com lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- WordPress.com also covers no-code and email campaigns.
- Squarespace also covers forms and invoicing.
Suits: Bloggers and writers who want WordPress without running a server
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Webflow
Visual website builder with a CMS, hosting and code-level control
- Webflow starts at $15 per site / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Webflow has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Webflow also covers no-code.
- Squarespace also covers templates and invoicing.
Suits: Designers and agencies building custom marketing sites without hand-coding
- Free plan
GoDaddy Website Builder
Template website builder with marketing tools and a free plan
- GoDaddy Website Builder has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists an Android app.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Small businesses that already buy their domain and email from GoDaddy
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Framer
AI website builder with a visual canvas, CMS and hosting
- Framer starts at $10 per site / month, billed yearly (Basic). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Framer has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Framer lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Framer also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Designers and marketers building marketing sites, portfolios and landing pages
- Free plan · from $20/mo
B12
AI website builder with client intake, invoicing and email tools
- B12 starts at $20 per month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- B12 has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- B12 also covers app builder, no-code and email campaigns.
Suits: Consultants, law firms and other service businesses that want client tools beside the site
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Duda
Website builder for agencies that build sites for clients
- Duda starts at $19 per account / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly), 1 site included. Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Agencies and freelancers building and maintaining many client sites
- Free plan · from $11/mo
Jimdo
AI website builder for solo businesses with bookings and invoices
- Jimdo starts at $11 per site / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Jimdo has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jimdo also covers booking links.
- Squarespace also covers templates.
Suits: Solo businesses that want a site, bookings and invoices in one account
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Strikingly
Simple website builder for small sites, stores and memberships
- Strikingly starts at $8 per month for up to 2 sites, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Strikingly has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists an Android app.
- Strikingly also covers email campaigns and live chat.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Short personal, portfolio or event sites that need to go up quickly
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Tilda
Block-based website builder with a free-form design editor
- Tilda starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Tilda has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tilda also covers no-code and email campaigns.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Designers who want block-based pages with room for custom layouts and animation
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Webnode
AI website builder for small businesses with low-cost yearly plans
- Webnode starts at $4.50 per site / month, billed yearly (Limited). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Webnode has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Small businesses and freelancers who want a cheap site with a domain
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Weebly
Drag-and-drop website and store builder from Square
- Weebly starts at $13 per month, billed annually ($16 billed monthly). Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Weebly has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Squarespace lists iOS and Android apps.
- Weebly also covers no-code.
- Squarespace also covers invoicing.
Suits: Small shops that already take payments with Square
Limits worth knowing in Squarespace
- There is no free plan; after the 14-day trial every site needs a paid plan.
- Basic takes a 2% fee on online store sales and allows only 2 contributors; Core removes both limits.
- Custom JavaScript, code injection, pop-ups and shipping labels all need Core or higher.
- The free domain covers the first year of an annual plan only and then renews at Squarespace's standard rate.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Squarespace?
The alternatives to Squarespace in this directory are Wix, WordPress.com, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Framer, B12, Duda, Jimdo, Strikingly, Tilda, Webnode and Weebly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Squarespace.
Is there a free alternative to Squarespace?
Yes. Wix, WordPress.com, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Framer, B12, Jimdo, Strikingly, Tilda, Webnode and Weebly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Squarespace alternatives work on Windows?
The Squarespace listing does not include a Windows app. WordPress.com and Framer list one.
Which Squarespace alternatives work on macOS?
The Squarespace listing does not include a macOS app. WordPress.com and Framer list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.