Pagecloud vs Strikingly
We give Pagecloud a 2.2 GPA and Strikingly a 2.6, out of 4.0. Strikingly grades higher on value for money and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Pagecloud
AI website builder that drafts a small-business site from a chat
Strikingly
Simple website builder for small sites, stores and memberships
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAPagecloudFair | 2.6GPAStrikinglyGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CLaunch is $22 a month billed yearly ($26 monthly), at this category's dearer quarter. Yearly plans throw in a domain and a year of Google Workspace for one user. Plans differ only in AI use and seats, and Pagecloud states the AI allowance only as multiples, with no numbers. | BLimited is $8 a month on yearly billing ($12 monthly), covering up to 2 sites on your own domain, so it's inside this category's cheapest quarter ($9). It's capped at 5 pages and keeps Strikingly branding; Pro at $16 lifts both. |
| Free plan and trial | CYou can build, edit and preview a site for free with no time limit, which is a fair way to try it. But publishing it live needs a paid plan, so it's a trial in all but name. | CUnlimited free sites with Strikingly branding, which is generous, but none of them can use your own domain. The larger page, storage and store limits all need a paid plan. |
| Features | CAI drafting, editing by asking or clicking, AI image edits, a forms inbox, analytics, SEO settings and embeds. The gap the listing names: no store, as selling stays in Pagecloud Classic, a separate older builder with its own plans. | CClick-to-edit pages, a simple store, memberships, forms, a blog, and newsletters and live chat on VIP. It's sized for small sites, though: 100 pages and 300 products on Pro, and multiple languages only on VIP at $49. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. The interview gets you a first draft quickly and you can just ask for changes, but outside tools go in by pasting embed code. | B4.56 from about 600 App Store ratings. Pick a template, click on anything you want to change and publish straight away. |
| Platforms and integrations | BA web app with no phone or desktop app listed. Embeds bring in YouTube, Google Maps, Spotify, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, with Unsplash photos and Google Workspace for email. | BWeb and an iPhone app, with PayPal and Stripe for the store and feeds from Facebook, Instagram and X. No Android or desktop app. |
| Best for | a small-business site drafted by AI from a chat | small, quick sites on a small budget |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Pagecloud and Strikingly. How we grade
Price against what you get
Pagecloud starts at $22 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Strikingly starts at $8 a month and scores 2.7.
Strikingly scores higher and starts $14 a month lower. Of the other website and landing page builders on the chart, 9 score higher than Pagecloud for less, and 1 scores higher than Strikingly for less.
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
Where they differ
- Pagecloud starts at $22 per month, billed annually ($26 billed monthly). Strikingly starts at $8 per month for up to 2 sites, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- Strikingly has a free plan. Pagecloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Strikingly lists an iOS app.
- Pagecloud also covers no-code and image generation.
- Strikingly also covers templates, email campaigns and live chat.
At a glance
| Pagecloud | Strikingly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $22 per month, billed annually ($26 billed monthly) | $8 per month for up to 2 sites, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | Unlimited free sites with Strikingly branding. Connecting a custom domain, and the larger page, storage and store limits, need a paid plan. |
| Free trial | Build, edit and preview a site free with no time limit; a paid plan is needed to publish it live | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Pagecloud Inc. | Strikingly |
| Price read from | pagecloud.com | strikingly.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Pagecloud
- Small businesses that want a site without writing or designing it
- Professionals who need a site that turns visits into inquiries
- Small teams that want to edit one site together
Strikingly
- Short personal, portfolio or event sites that need to go up quickly
- Small shops selling a handful of products
- Creators running paid memberships on a small budget
Worth knowing
Pagecloud
- Publishing a live site needs a paid plan; building and previewing are free.
- Pagecloud AI has no built-in store; e-commerce stays in Pagecloud Classic, a separate older builder with its own plans and add-ons.
- AI allowances are given only as multiples of Launch, with no numbers; extra AI credits are sold in bundles, and normal use is not charged during the beta.
- Outside tools are added by pasting embed code, and some of them need their own paid account.
Strikingly
- Limited keeps Strikingly branding, allows only 5 pages per site and one product, and charges a 5% transaction fee.
- Store fees run 5% on Limited and 2% on Pro; only VIP lists 0%, though the page also advertises a limited-time 0% fee lock for new upgrades.
- Phone support, a dedicated account manager and multi-language sites are VIP-only.
- Plan changes go through email support, and a yearly plan cannot be moved back to monthly billing.
Key features
Pagecloud
- Site drafted from an interview
- Answer guided questions about what you offer, who it is for and how to reach you, add photos and inspiration, and Pagecloud AI writes and designs a first homepage.
- Edit by asking or clicking
- Ask the assistant to add pages or change content across the site, or select any element and edit it directly, within a brand style system for colors and fonts.
- AI images and stock photos
- Upload your own photos, pick from an Unsplash library, or generate and adjust images with prompts such as making a photo warmer.
- Forms with an inbox
- Add inquiry forms and read, reply to, forward or flag every submission in one inbox in the dashboard.
- Analytics you can ask about
- Built-in visitor analytics answer plain questions such as where visitors come from and how this month compares with the last.
- Hosting, SEO and embeds
- Hosting, SSL and a free pagecloud.site address come with every plan, with per-page SEO settings and embed code for booking, video and map tools.
Strikingly
- Click-to-edit builder
- Pick a template and click any element on the page to change it, then publish straight away. Pro and VIP allow up to 100 pages per site.
- Simple Store
- Sell physical or digital goods with coupons and shipping, paid through PayPal or Stripe. Limits run from one product on Limited to 500 on VIP.
- Memberships and paid content
- Pro adds member log-ins, members-only content and paid subscription memberships; VIP adds several membership tiers.
- Forms, newsletters and live chat
- Signup and contact forms work on every site and custom forms come with Pro. VIP adds newsletters to 2,000 active contacts and a live chat widget.
- Blog, analytics and HTTPS
- Each site has a simple blog, built-in visitor analytics and automatic HTTPS, with social feeds from Facebook, X and Instagram.
Plans
Pagecloud
Launch$22
per month, billed annually ($26 billed monthly)
AI site creation and editing, forms inbox, analytics, SEO settings, hosting and your own domain, with the base AI allowance and no extra team members.
Grow$36
per month, billed annually ($45 billed monthly)
The same features with twice Launch's AI usage and up to 10 team members.
Optimize$69
per month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly)
The same features with five times Launch's AI usage and up to 100 team members.
Strikingly
Free$0
Unlimited free sites with Strikingly branding and no custom domain.
Limited$8
per month for up to 2 sites, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly)
Custom domain with SSL, up to 5 pages and 1 GB per site, 50 GB of bandwidth and one product for sale at a 5% fee.
Pro$16
per month for up to 3 sites, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly)
No branding, 100 pages and 20 GB per site, 300 products at a 2% fee, custom forms, memberships, pop-ups, site search and custom code.
VIP$49
per month for up to 5 sites, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly)
100 GB per site, 500 products with no fee, newsletters to 2,000 contacts, live chat, multiple languages, phone support and an account manager.
Ways to pay less
Pagecloud
- Annual discount
Save 15% to 22% with annual billing
Launch is $22 a month billed annually against $26 monthly, Grow $36 against $45 and Optimize $69 against $89.
- Other savings
Free domain and a year of Google Workspace
Annual plans include a custom domain worth up to $20 and one Google Workspace license for a year, which Pagecloud values at $82.
Strikingly
- Annual discount
Pay yearly to save $48 on Pro
Pro costs $192 a year billed yearly against $20 a month billed monthly; Limited is $96 a year against $12 a month.
- Other savings
Lower rates for 2, 3 or 5 years paid up front
Pro costs $336 for 2 years, $432 for 3 years and $672 for 5 years; Limited is $360 for 5 years and VIP $2,064.
- Education
35% off Pro yearly and above for students
A back-to-school sale gives 35% off yearly Pro and higher plans after verifying a .edu email address. The page says it expires soon but gives no date.
- Other savings
Free domain for a year with yearly plans
Yearly plans include a free domain for the first year. Domains otherwise cost $24.95 a year.
