{"id":11130,"date":"2018-12-18T03:54:01","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T11:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=11130"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:05:44","slug":"squarespace-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/squarespace-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Squarespace Alternatives: Should You Try Another Website Builder?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Though Squarespace was the easiest website builder we used in our most recent 2025 round of testing, it won&rsquo;t necessarily be the right choice for you. If you&rsquo;re looking for a more affordable option, or need specific features that Squarespace doesn&rsquo;t already have, <strong>you can switch to<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>top<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Squarespace alternative like Wix, Hostinger, or Shopify.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/\">compare website builders<\/a>, refer to our ranking of the top four Squarespace alternatives to help you make a decision:[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Key Takeaways &#128269; <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>From $17 per month, Wix has the widest number of features to choose from and gives you total creative control<\/li>\n<li>Hostinger is more affordable than Squarespace, with its first plan costing $1.99 per month, though it has a shorter free trial<\/li>\n<li>Shopify is a better option if you want to sell products online, but it&rsquo;s the most expensive option from $29 per month<\/li>\n<li>GoDaddy is very simple to use and has affordable pricing plans starting from $10.99 per month, but it lacks Squarespace&rsquo;s quality designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"updates-box\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-updates-box-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n &#128226; Discover the recent changes I've made to this page <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-updates-box-cont-0\">\n As of November, I&rsquo;ve made sure the copy on this page reflects the latest features and pricing for each builder. For example, I&rsquo;ve added additional details about each platform&rsquo;s similarities to Squarespace, included more pricing information, and added an FAQ section to answer common questions. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 1. Wix: For Easily Running Your Website <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wix Pricing<\/strong>: Free &ndash; $159 per month, or <strong>get 10% off your plan with code &ldquo;TAKE10&rdquo;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-review\/\"><strong>Wix Review<\/strong><\/a>: Learn more about the key features and benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116945&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>For another year in a row, Wix is our top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\">website builder<\/a>, <\/strong>outperforming all other platforms in our 2025 round of testing. Above all, it has the best range of built-in features available to help you manage your website, such as generative AI tools,&nbsp;high-quality templates, and an easy editor for beginners to wrap their heads around. But how does it differ from Squarespace?[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper long-title\">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n Our Tester's Experience With Wix <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>When I tested Wix in our 2025 round of research, I understood why it&rsquo;s regarded as one of the best Squarespace alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Though I still think that Squarespace has the best looking templates, Wix offers over 2000 stylish options to choose from, so you&rsquo;ll have plenty of choice when establishing a professional look for your website.<\/p>\n<p>I was also impressed by the scope of Wix&rsquo;s website features, making it a strong substitute for Squarespace. You&rsquo;ll have access to ecommerce functionality, booking tools, email marketing, fantastic SEO, and so much more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/09070633\/Holly-Choules.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A smiling headshot Holly Choules\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Holly Choules <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Senior Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3><strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; While Squarespace offers stunning templates, you can choose from <strong>over 2000 free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-templates\/\">Wix templates<\/a><\/strong> &ndash; these cater to a wide range of industries and website types, such as &ldquo;Photography&rdquo; and &ldquo;Real Estate&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Wix provides an <strong>extensive suite of built-in website features and access to third-party apps<\/strong> &ndash; Squarespace Extensions has over 40 integrations whereas Wix&rsquo;s app market holds hundreds<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; <strong>Wix&rsquo;s drag-and-drop editor gives you complete creative control<\/strong> &ndash; Squarespace&rsquo;s editor, while easy to use, limits you with its gridded structure<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; You can get started with <strong>Wix&rsquo;s free plan<\/strong> and build your website without spending a cent &ndash; Squarespace only offers a 14-day free trial[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Dislike<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; Despite offering a free plan, <strong>Wix is generally more expensive than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-pricing\/\">Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> plans if you&rsquo;re considering selling online<\/strong>, with ecommerce plans starting from $29 per month (with Squarespace, you can sell on the cheapest plan for $16 per month)<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; <strong>Wix isn&rsquo;t as easy to use as Squarespace<\/strong> and the number of features available can be overwhelming, especially for beginners<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; <strong>You can&rsquo;t swap your template once you&rsquo;ve published your website<\/strong> &ndash; this is the same as Squarespace[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#127381; Since our last update... <\/h4>\n \n Squarespace users now have access to additional AI tools to assist in creating and managing a website. These include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An AI adaptive content app <\/strong>to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/dynamic-content\/\">dynamic content<\/a> that changes depending on who&rsquo;s looking at your page<\/li>\n<li><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/news\/wix-business-launcher\/\"><strong>Wix Business Launcher<\/strong><\/a> that comes up with additional business strategies you can run from your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Since Wix accommodates a diverse audience, it&rsquo;s difficult to recommend the website builder for specific needs or website types. It&rsquo;s great for tech novices and experienced website builders alike, whether you&rsquo;re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-create-a-personal-website\/\">create a personal website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/\">start an online store<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116949&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text]However, Wix&rsquo;s well-rounded approach might not suit your needs if your website has a real focus or niche. In this regard, Squarespace is a better option, particularly for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/artists\/\">artist websites<\/a> and those with a more creative angle.\n<p><strong>For a full comparison of the two, read our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-squarespace\/\"><strong>Wix vs Squarespace<\/strong><\/a><strong> article to see who comes out on top.&nbsp;<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does Wix Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-pricing\/\">Wix&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> ranges from $17 to $159 per month (billed annually).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The great news is that Wix offers a free plan so you can test things out and get familiar with the website builder before making the switch from Squarespace. Unfortunately, <strong>the free plan comes with ads and limited storage<\/strong>, plus there&rsquo;s no option to use a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/what-is-a-domain-name-beginners-guide\/\">domain name<\/a>. Because of this, we recommend upgrading to a premium plan if you want your site to appear professional.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;121851&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Can I Sell With Wix?<\/h3>\n<p>To sell online, you&rsquo;ll need to opt for the Core plan ($29 per month) or above &ndash; this is far more expensive than Squarespace&rsquo;s Basic plan ($16 per month).[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Similar Squarespace Features <\/h4>\n \n Like Squarespace, Wix also has:\n<ul>\n<li>An AI website builder<\/li>\n<li>High-quality templates<\/li>\n<li>Great built-in SEO tools<\/li>\n<li>Members area functionality<\/li>\n<li>Built-in booking tool<\/li>\n<li>Blogging functionality<\/li>\n<li>Email marketing functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 2. Hostinger: For the Cheapest Starting Prices <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hostinger Pricing<\/strong>: <strong>$1.99 &ndash; $2.99 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/hostinger-website-builder-review\/\"><strong>Hostinger Review<\/strong><\/a>: A complete look at the builder&rsquo;s pros and cons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116969&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Like Squarespace, Hostinger is incredibly beginner-friendly and a great option for anyone lacking confidence when it comes to building a website. Most importantly, <strong>Hostinger has affordable starting prices that are ideal for businesses on a budget.<\/strong> Its cheapest plan is only $1.99 per month (for a 48-month term).<\/p>\n<p>But how do the two compare and why do we recommend Hostinger as an alternative to Squarespace?[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Like<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Hostinger&rsquo;s <strong>plans are incredibly affordable<\/strong>, especially if you want to sell online &ndash; they&rsquo;re much cheaper than Squarespace&rsquo;s plans<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Hostinger&rsquo;s <strong>easy drag-and-drop editor<\/strong> is a breeze to use, making the builder ideal for beginners and simple websites<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; The <strong>suite of AI features and AI website builder<\/strong> make building and managing your site very straightforward[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Dislike<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; With only two website builder plans, there&rsquo;s <strong>limited room to grow<\/strong> &ndash; if scalability is your issue with Squarespace, Hostinger won&rsquo;t help your website expand<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Hostinger has <strong>basic built-in features and no app store<\/strong> to add further functionality<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; While Hostinger&rsquo;s builder is user-friendly, <strong>Squarespace provides significantly more creative control over site design<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Hostinger&rsquo;s simplicity regarding features and design means it&rsquo;s <strong>only suitable for smaller businesses or personal projects<\/strong>. In comparison, Squarespace&rsquo;s easy-to-use editor is accessible for all but it has advanced capabilities too, accommodating both beginners and designers.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Hostinger&rsquo;s suite of AI tools (available on the Business Website Builder plan for $2.99 per month) is impressive, especially for the low cost and how easily accessible they are from the editor. This includes an AI writer, AI image generator, and AI section generator.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;131215&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does Hostinger Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/hostinger-pricing\/\"><strong>Hostinger&rsquo;s pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong> consists of two plans ranging from $1.99 to $2.99 per month (for a 48-month subscription)<\/strong>. Out of all of Squarespace&rsquo;s competitors, <strong>Hostinger is the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/cheap\/\"><strong>cheapest website builder<\/strong><\/a><strong> alternative thanks to its low intro prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hostinger doesn&rsquo;t have a free plan<\/strong>, but you can take advantage of the <strong>7-day free trial<\/strong> to try the AI website builder out for yourself. However, unless you&rsquo;re set on Hostinger, we recommend checking out one of the other alternatives first since you can experiment with their free plans or trials until you find a comfortable fit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Can I Sell With Hostinger?<\/h3>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need the $2.99 Business Website Builder plan to unlock ecommerce features and Hostinger&rsquo;s AI tools &ndash; though the AI website builder is available with both plans.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Similar Squarespace Features <\/h4>\n \n Like Squarespace, Hostinger also has:\n<ul>\n<li>An AI website builder<\/li>\n<li>Beginner-friendly setup process<\/li>\n<li>Blogging functionality<\/li>\n<li>Built-in SEO tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 3. Shopify: For Selling Products <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shopify Pricing:<\/strong> $29 &ndash; $299 per month, <strong>get your first 3 months for $1 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-review\/\"><strong>Shopify Review<\/strong><\/a>: See if the builder is the right fit for your online store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116953&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<strong>Shopify is the best <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/\"><strong>ecommerce website builder<\/strong><\/a>, offering powerful sales features, such as multichannel selling and a customizable checkout to help you sell products. While Squarespace offers ecommerce functionality too, its features pale in comparison to the dedicated support provided by Shopify.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Like<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Shopify is the <strong>best builder for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/how-to-sell-online\/\"><strong>selling online<\/strong><\/a>, giving business owners access to top sales features &ndash; Squarespace can&rsquo;t match the quality and scale<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; For online stores, Shopify provides the <strong>room to grow and expand through its three plans<\/strong> &ndash; there are additional Enterprise and Shopify Plus options for industry-leading businesses<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; Shopify provides <strong>better help and support than Squarespace<\/strong> &ndash; you can contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/shopify-customer-service\/\">Shopify&rsquo;s customer service<\/a> team via 24\/7 live chat, email, phone, and social media (Squarespace doesn&rsquo;t offer 24\/7 live chat or phone support)<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; There are <strong>over 8,000 apps in Shopify&rsquo;s app store<\/strong>, meaning it&rsquo;s easier to add extra functionality to your website or store[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Dislike<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; Shopify only has 23<strong> free templates<\/strong> &ndash; the majority of its themes come with a one-time price tag (sometimes up to $500!)<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; The <strong>section-based editor is harder to use and restricts you creatively<\/strong>, whereas Squarespace&rsquo;s drag-and-drop editor makes it easy to tweak a template<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Shopify didn&rsquo;t perform well in our value for money tests &ndash; it&rsquo;s <strong>more expensive than Squarespace<\/strong> and only makes financial sense for more established and successful businesses[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Because of this, <strong>Shopify is ideal for growing businesses and leading enterprises<\/strong>. It helps business owners manage and scale their inventories and audience in one swoop &ndash; though its top-quality features are better suited for merchants selling lots of products instead of just a small handful.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116957&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<strong>We compare the two website builders closely in our detailed <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/comparisons\/shopify-vs-squarespace\/\"><strong>Shopify vs Squarespace<\/strong><\/a><strong> article, helping you determine which is best for your business<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does Shopify Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-pricing\/\">Shopify&rsquo;s plans<\/a> are more expensive than Squarespace&rsquo;s &ndash; its <strong>three premium plans range from $29 to $299 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>. By contrast, you can start selling from Squarespace&rsquo;s cheapest plan, which costs <strong>$16 per month (billed annually).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, Shopify does justify its higher price point with the best ecommerce features on the market. If you want to manage a large inventory, its built-in organizational, shipping, and pricing tools will be a massive help.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#127381; Since our last update... <\/h4>\n \n Shopify&rsquo;s latest product update, the Summer &rsquo;25 Edition, came with various new tools that businesses will find useful. These include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10 new free themes<\/strong> to choose from<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-generated page blocks<\/strong> to add additional sections to your webpages<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-generated themes&nbsp;<\/strong>based on short prompts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Various editor improvements<\/strong> like an optimized predicted search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[vc_empty_space]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Similar Squarespace Features <\/h4>\n \n Like Squarespace, Shopify also has:\n<ul>\n<li>An AI website builder<\/li>\n<li>Ability to sell physical and digital products<\/li>\n<li>High-quality templates (though only 23 are free)<\/li>\n<li>Blogging functionality<\/li>\n<li>Email marketing functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 4. GoDaddy: For Setting Up Quickly <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GoDaddy Pricing<\/strong>: <strong>Free &ndash; $23.99 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/godaddy-review\/\"><strong>GoDaddy Review<\/strong><\/a>: Get a detailed breakdown of the website builder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116961&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]GoDaddy is your best bet if you&rsquo;re looking to get online quickly. When testing GoDaddy myself, <strong>the setup process took less than 30 seconds<\/strong>, meaning I could get my site live in minutes if I only made a few minor tweaks here and there.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, when I tested Squarespace, it took over a minute for me to create a website when using the AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-blueprint-ai\/\">Squarespace Blueprint<\/a> builder.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Like<\/h3>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; <strong>GoDaddy is great value for money<\/strong>, offering affordable plans to help you build a website &ndash; GoDaddy also has a free plan which is something Squarespace lacks<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; You can <strong>get your website up and running quickly <\/strong>with GoDaddy, making it a faster way to get online than Squarespace<\/p>\n<p>&#10004;&#65039; GoDaddy&rsquo;s <strong>support team is available via 24\/7 live chat or phone<\/strong> &ndash; Squarespace&rsquo;s live chat isn&rsquo;t available at all hours of the day and there&rsquo;s no option to call the builder[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>What We Dislike<\/h3>\n<p>&#10060; GoDaddy has<strong> limited design options<\/strong> &ndash; this is an area where Squarespace excels, so if your focus is on aesthetics, Squarespace is more suitable<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; The section-based editor keeps things straightforward but you&rsquo;ll <strong>struggle to build anything very unique-looking<\/strong> because of its limitations<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; GoDaddy&rsquo;s <strong>templates appear outdated and dull<\/strong> in comparison to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-templates\/\">Squarespace&rsquo;s templates<\/a> which have a more modern, professional look[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]GoDaddy&rsquo;s AI sites and design options aren&rsquo;t the most eye-catching, but if you want to build a simple website, GoDaddy&rsquo;s got you covered.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;116965&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo;][vc_column_text]You won&rsquo;t create anything as beautiful by switching from Squarespace, but i<strong>f speed and simplicity are your priorities then we recommend GoDaddy to you<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s especially great for personal websites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/best-side-hustles\/\">side hustles<\/a>, and hobbyists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compare <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/godaddy-vs-squarespace\/\"><strong>GoDaddy vs Squarespace<\/strong><\/a><strong> using our article where we review features, security, marketing, and more.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Does GoDaddy Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like Wix, <strong>GoDaddy also offers a free plan to users<\/strong> &ndash; this is a helpful starting point but we recommend upgrading to a premium plan to remove ads. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/godaddy-hosting-costs\/\"><strong>GoDaddy&rsquo;s pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong> is affordable and ranges from $10.99 to $23.99 per month (billed annually)<\/strong>, spread across three plans. Alongside Hostinger, it&rsquo;s great for beginners and budget-conscious businesses.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Can I Sell With GoDaddy?<\/h3>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need the most expensive Commerce plan ($20.99) to sell products on GoDaddy. This is more expensive than Squarespace&rsquo;s ecommerce plans, since you can now sell on the Basic plan and above that starts from <strong>$16 per month (billed annually).<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Similar Squarespace Features <\/h4>\n \n Like Squarespace, GoDaddy also has:\n<ul>\n<li>An AI website builder<\/li>\n<li>Beginner-friendly setup<\/li>\n<li>Blogging functionality<\/li>\n<li>Built-in SEO tools<\/li>\n<li>Email marketing functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Why Should You Switch From Squarespace? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]We&rsquo;ve covered the best alternatives to Squarespace, but when do you know if it&rsquo;s the right time to switch? Squarespace has its benefits and drawbacks, like any platform or software, and there might come a time when you need more from your website builder.\n<p>Here are a few factors to consider when debating the move:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budget<\/strong>: Squarespace lacks a free plan and while you get a lot of bang for your buck from its plans, it&rsquo;s not as cost-effective or affordable as other website builders. For example, Hostinger&rsquo;s intro prices begin from $1.99, while GoDaddy&rsquo;s plans start from $10.99 per month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business tools<\/strong>: If you want to sell services, Squarespace has well-rounded features to support your online store, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/acuity-review\/\">Acuity Scheduling<\/a><\/strong> to help you manage appointments and take payments. However, I recommend choosing a dedicated ecommerce website builder, like Shopify, if you want to sell products thanks to its advanced sales features and growth opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creative control<\/strong>: Wix&rsquo;s drag-and-drop editor gives you total freedom to move elements wherever you want, whereas Squarespace&rsquo;s editor imposes restrictions on your creativity because of its grid framework. While this is useful for beginners and keeping your web pages neat, it does limit you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-party integrations<\/strong>: Squarespace Extensions, the builder&rsquo;s home for third-party apps, only boasts a handful of options for users (around 40). This falls behind the number of apps offered by other builders, such as Wix and Shopify, so if you want lots of additional functionality, Squarespace won&rsquo;t be the right solution long-term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a look at the key differences between the website builders below:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Squarespace Alternatives: Pricing at a Glance<\/h3>\n<p>If pricing is your key concern, here&rsquo;s a quick overview of each Squarespace alternative&rsquo;s pricing:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Hostinger is the cheapest Squarespace alternative, with its inexpensive introductory fees, followed by GoDaddy. Shopify is the most expensive option overall, but its pricing plans come with the best sales features if you&rsquo;re primarily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/\">building an online store<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How We Test Website Builders <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]To determine the best Squarespace alternatives for 2026, our intelligence team put the market&rsquo;s most popular platforms through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/how-we-conduct-our-website-builder-research\/\">our website builder research<\/a> process. <strong>After 300+ hours of research and hands-on testing, <\/strong>we can confidently discuss where Squarespace excels and where it falls short.\n<p>Before coming to our final verdict, we assessed each builder according to <strong>six key criteria<\/strong> representing what businesses are looking for in a platform, weighted according to their importance:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Website functionality:<\/strong> 30%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design features:<\/strong> 25%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>15%<\/li>\n<li><strong>User experience: <\/strong>15%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help and support: <\/strong>10%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reputation: <\/strong>5%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In this review, I put most importance on website functionality by examining the scope of features that each Squarespace alternative comes with. This may include AI tools, design options, or additional marketing features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3>Other Squarespace Alternatives We Considered<\/h3>\n<p>When constructing this list, we also considered other Squarespace alternatives such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BigCommerce<\/li>\n<li>Square Online<\/li>\n<li>Pixpa<\/li>\n<li>Web.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, these website builders didn&rsquo;t make the cut as they ranked lower than Wix, Hostinger, Shopify, and GoDaddy in our 2025 round of research.<\/p>\n<p>We also left out WordPress, which is a common platform for website creation, since it&rsquo;s a content management system (CMS) and not a traditional website builder.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Squarespace Alternatives: Our 4 Top Picks <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]While Squarespace might be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/easiest\/\">easiest website builder<\/a> we&rsquo;ve built with, it won&rsquo;t be the right fit for everyone. We&rsquo;ve discussed the four best Squarespace alternatives in this article. To recap:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wix is the best alternative overall<\/strong>, offering a diverse range of&nbsp; features to help businesses manage and promote their website with ease<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopify is better for selling online<\/strong> thanks to its dedicated ecommerce sales features<\/li>\n<li><strong>GoDaddy offers a quicker way to get your website up and running<\/strong> and it&rsquo;s better value for money than Squarespace<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostinger has very affordable starting prices and an easy-to-use interface,<\/strong>&nbsp;but its suite of features are more limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Squarespace Alternatives: FAQs <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"squarespace-alternatives:-faqs\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n What are the cheapest alternatives to Squarespace? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-cont-0\">\n Hostinger is the cheapest Squarespace alternative. Its plans start from as little as $1.99 per month (for a 48-month term).\n<p>GoDaddy is the second cheapest alternative, with its plans starting from $10.99 per month (billed annually). However, it&rsquo;s not as cheap as it used to be, since the cheapest plan was originally $9.99 per month before a pricing update in October 2025. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-sect-1\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Which Squarespace alternatives also have good domain support? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-cont-1\">\n Squarespace has brilliant domain support, since it offers users a domain for their first year, as well as the ability to purchase domains at discounted rates.\n<p>However, Hostinger&rsquo;s domain features are even better based on our research. Domains are similarly well integrated into the builder, but you also get the added bonus of a free professional email when you purchase a domain. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-sect-2\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n What is the best Squarespace alternative for marketing? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-cont-2\">\n According to our 2025 round of website builder testing, Wix is the best Squarespace alternative for marketing. It comes with:\n<ul>\n<li>Email marketing functionality so you can send personalized emails to your customers<\/li>\n<li>Built-in blogging tools<\/li>\n<li>Superb SEO features like 301 redirects and keyword support<\/li>\n<li>An app market allowing you to add additional marketing functionality to your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-sect-3\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Which Squarespace alternative is best for creative professionals? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-cont-3\">\n Based on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/artists\/\">best website builders for artists<\/a>, I recommend Wix. It&rsquo;s ideal for creative professionals, since its built-in marketing and SEO tools can help you showcase your work and reach new clients online. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-sect-4\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Do any Squarespace alternatives let teams collaborate on the design? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-squarespace-alternatives:-faqs-cont-4\">\n On Squarespace, multiple users can&rsquo;t edit your website&rsquo;s design at once, which is annoying if you want your team to work together in real time. Unfortunately, this is the case with most of the Squarespace alternatives listed.\n<p>That said, Wix does facilitate this kind of collaboration, but only if you&rsquo;re using Wix Studio. This version of Wix is designed for agencies and allows multiple people to work on a website&rsquo;s design at once. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Though Squarespace was the easiest website builder we used in our most recent 2025 round of testing, it won&rsquo;t necessarily be the right choice for you. 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