Publishing a website is still more complicated than it has any right to be, but the best website builders streamline the process. Instead of juggling a bunch of files on a server and learning the ins and outs of networking, website builders do exactly what's written on the tin. Piece by piece, using a drag-and-drop interface, you can design your website the way you want with immediate feedback, rather than spending time buried in code and hoping it comes out on the other end.
There are dozens of website builders, and most of them range from decent to straight-up bad. Any web host with a bit of ambition has a website builder floating around, even if it's slow, clunky, and lacking features. I focused on finding the best tools for building your website that go beyond just an add-on, and these are my favorites. If you're after something simpler than a full-blown website, check out our list of the Best Portfolio Websites.
Best Website Builder for Most
Squarespace via Jacob Roach Squarespace Core $276 Squarespace (Yearly)
You’ve heard of Squarespace over and over again, I’m sure, and that’s not an accident. It’s an inviting website builder that made a name for itself with bold, striking templates. Beneath the veneer of attractive, but seemingly simple, websites, you’ll find one of the most capable website builders on the market. That balance of power and usability is what sets Squarespace apart.
It feels like a creative tool. Where other website builders lag and stutter to get a new element on your page, Squarespace feels fluid. Your dashboard gives you quick access to edit your site, and around every corner, Squarespace feels designed so you never have to look up a tutorial. I started a simple photography website, and within an hour, I had a custom course page set up, an appointment schedule with automated confirmation emails, and services (with pricing and the ability to accept payments) configured.
Squarespace isn’t cheap, but it also doesn’t meddle in restrictive, low-cost plans. Even on the Basic plan, you have access to ecommerce tools and space for multiple contributors.
Squarespace Pricing and Plans AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Plans and Features Basic Core Plus Advanced Templates 190+ 190+ 190+ 190+ Unlimited bandwidth Yes Yes Yes Yes Video hosting 30 minutes 5 hours 50 hours Unlimited Email hosting No Google Workspace Google Workspace Google Workspace Contributors 2 contributors Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Ecommerce Products, services, gift cards, courses, memberships, subscriptions Products, services, gift cards, courses, memberships, subscriptions Products, services, gift cards, courses, memberships, subscriptions Products, services, gift cards, courses, memberships, subscriptions Credit card fees 2.9% + $0.30 2.9% + $0.30 2.7% + $0.30 2.5% + $0.30 Free domain Yes Yes Yes Yes SEO features Yes Yes Yes Yes AI features Yes Yes Yes Yes Price per month (paid annually) $16 $23 $39 $99
Best Cheap Website Builder
Hostinger via Jacob Roach Hostinger Website Builder $60 Hostinger (Yearly)
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