E-commerce
Website builders
Website builders let you make and host a website from templates, editing pages visually instead of writing code. Plans usually bundle hosting, a security certificate and sometimes a domain for the first year; higher plans add an online store, bookings, memberships or marketing email.
Wix
Drag-and-drop and AI website builder with built-in business tools
Squarespace
Template-based website builder with commerce, scheduling and AI tools
Webflow
Visual website builder with CMS and hosting for designers and teams
WordPress.com
Managed WordPress hosting with themes, plugins and an AI site builder
Shopify
Online store builder with checkout, payments and point of sale
Hostinger Website Builder
Low-cost AI website builder bundled with Hostinger hosting
Carrd
Simple builder for one-page sites, from a few dollars a year
Duda
White-label website platform for agencies and freelancers
Side by side
How to choose
- 1
Is the price you see an introductory or annual-only rate? Check what the plan costs per month on renewal.
- 2
Do you need to sell online? Check transaction fees, payment options and product limits on the plan you would buy.
- 3
Is a custom domain included, and for how long?
- 4
Can you move your site or content elsewhere later, or are you locked into the builder?
Guides
E-commerce
Notify Shopify Customers When an Order Is Ready for Pickup
E-commerce
Tag Shopify Orders for the Right Fulfillment Team
E-commerce
Tag Shopify Customers Based on Products They Ordered
E-commerce
Build a Shopify Storefront From a Canvas Brief
E-commerce
Add Shopify Orders to Google Sheets Without Double Counting
Questions
What are website builders?
Website builders let you make and host a website from templates, editing pages visually instead of writing code. Plans usually bundle hosting, a security certificate and sometimes a domain for the first year; higher plans add an online store, bookings, memberships or marketing email.
Which website builders have a free plan?
Of the 8 listed here, 4 have a free plan: Wix, Webflow, WordPress.com and Carrd. Free plans are limited; each tool's page lists the limits.
Which of these website builders costs least to start?
Of the tools here with a published price, the lowest entry price is WordPress.com's Personal plan at $4/mo billed annually, as published on its pricing page on 7 November 2026. The cheapest plan is not always the best value: check what each plan includes.