Site builders
Which website builder is worth paying for at your stage and budget? Comparisons and buying guides for solo businesses, freelancers, and small teams building their first or next site.
Website Builders
Design-forward website builder with component-based layouts, CMS support, and fast publishing.
Best for: Designers and creative professionals who want an expressive, modern site without writing code.
Free plan available. Paid plans start around $10/month — check current pricing on the Framer website.
Website Builders
Affordable all-in-one website builder and hosting platform with AI-assisted setup tools.
Best for: Solo businesses and beginners who want hosting and a site builder in one affordable package with minimal technical setup.
Plans typically start around $2.99–$9.99/month — check current pricing on the Hostinger website.
Website Builders
Visual web design and CMS platform that generates clean code, aimed at designers and agencies.
Best for: Designers and technically confident users who want pixel-level layout control and a built-in CMS.
Free plan for building (limited publishing). Paid plans start around $14/month — check current pricing on the Webflow website.
The right website builder depends on how much design control you need, your technical confidence, how important SEO is, and what you are willing to pay as your site grows.
A beginner-friendly builder with hosting included will suit most solo businesses. A design-focused platform like Framer or Webflow makes sense if you need a highly custom output — but both require more time to learn.