Website builder comparisons
Cheaper Squarespace alternatives for a small site
Heya is a block-based builder for small sites that lets you build without an account or credit card, publish 3 free 5-page sites at $0, or pay from $3 a month.
Squarespace has no free plan after its 14-day trial, and the Basic plan is $19 a month billed yearly ($25 month to month) plus a 2% fee on online sales. For a small site, Heya gives you 3 free 5-page sites at $0, removes its badge from $3 a month, and connects a custom domain from $6 a month. Carrd ($19 a year) and WordPress.com ($4 a month billed yearly) also cost much less than Squarespace.
Squarespace and 8 alternatives compared
We checked these prices in US dollars on October 26, 2026 (Wix was confirmed on October 23, 2026).
| Builder | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | Custom domain plan | Main catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heya | 3 sites, 5 pages each | Pro Lite, from $3 a month | Pro Standard, from $6 a month | 20-page limit, no built-in forms |
| Squarespace | No (14-day trial) | Basic, $19/mo yearly ($25/mo) | Basic, $19/mo yearly (free domain year 1) | No free plan, 2% fee on Basic sales |
| Carrd | 3 one-page sites | Pro Lite, $9/yr | Pro Standard, $19/yr | Single-page sites only |
| WordPress.com | Yes, 1 GB storage | Personal, $4/mo yearly | Personal, $4/mo yearly (free domain year 1) | Ads on free sites, plugins cost extra |
| Hostinger | No (14-day trial) | $2.49/mo (48-month prepay) | $2.49/mo (free domain year 1) | 48-month commitment, renews at $10.99/mo |
| Framer | Yes, 1 GB bandwidth | Basic, $10/mo yearly | Basic, $10/mo yearly | Free plan is for non-commercial use |
| Webflow | Yes | Basic, $15/mo billed yearly | Basic, $15/mo billed yearly | Free plan has page limits |
| Wix | Yes, 500 MB storage | Light, $17/mo yearly | Light, $17/mo yearly (free domain year 1) | Top banner ad on free sites |
| Shopify | No (3-day trial) | Basic, $29/mo yearly | Basic, $29/mo yearly | Costs more than Squarespace if you don't sell |
Heya
Heya is a no-code, block-based builder made for one-page and small sites. In testing, we could build right away without an account or credit card, only signing in with Google to publish. The editor includes 68 templates, 42 fonts, and 6 embed types, and outputs responsive sites.
The free plan ($0) gives you up to 3 sites with up to 5 pages each on a name.heya.bio address, with a small "Made with Heya" badge. Pro Lite is from $3 a month for 3 sites, up to 20 pages per site, followed links, and no badge. Pro Standard is from $6 a month for up to 5 sites and 1 custom domain. Pro Plus is from $15 a month for up to 25 sites, up to 10 custom domains, and an HTML ZIP download.
The limits are clear: no custom domain on the free plan, HTML download only on Pro Plus, a 20-page cap per site, and no built-in forms, store, or visitor stats. It suits anyone wanting a small multi-page site without paying Squarespace prices.
Carrd
Carrd gives you 3 one-page sites on its free plan with a "Made with Carrd" badge. Pro Lite ($9 a year) removes the branding, while Pro Standard ($19 a year) adds custom domains, forms, and embeds across up to 10 sites. Every site is strictly a single page, suiting people who only need a one-page site and a custom domain for $19 a year.
WordPress.com
WordPress.com has a free plan that doesn't expire, with 1 GB storage, unlimited pages and posts, and WordPress.com ads. The Personal plan costs $4 a month billed yearly (or $2.75 a month billed every 3 years), removes ads, and includes a free domain for the first year, though plugins still require a paid plan. It suits bloggers and small sites wanting unlimited pages for a fraction of Squarespace's cost.
Hostinger
Hostinger has a 14-day trial instead of a free plan. Its Premium plan starts at $2.49 a month with a 48-month prepay, includes a free domain for 1 year, and renews at $10.99 a month. It suits people willing to lock in a 48-month prepay for a low upfront rate with hosting and a domain included.
Framer
Framer's free plan gives you 1 GB bandwidth, 500 AI credits, and up to 1,000 pages, with a "Made in Framer" banner and non-commercial use restrictions. A custom domain requires the Basic plan at $10 a month billed yearly (Pro is $30 a month). It suits design-led sites wanting more layout freedom than Squarespace for $10 a month.
Webflow
Webflow's free Starter plan comes with 1 GB bandwidth, 50 form submissions per site, and a "Made in Webflow" badge. Connecting a custom domain requires the Basic plan at $15 a month billed yearly. Because the free plan is tight and Basic isn't much cheaper than Squarespace, it suits users switching specifically for design control.
Wix
Wix's free plan includes 500 MB storage and 1 GB bandwidth, with a top banner ad on every page. The Light plan at $17 a month billed yearly removes the ad, connects a custom domain, and includes a free domain for 1 year, while taking payments starts on Core at $29 a month. It suits people who want to test a site for free and add business tools later.
Shopify
Shopify offers a 3-day free trial followed by $1 a month for 3 months, with no free plan. After the intro period, Basic is $29 a month billed yearly (Grow is $79 and Advanced is $299). At $10 a month more than Squarespace Basic, it only suits stores selling products at scale.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to put a small site on a custom domain?
For a single-page site, Carrd Pro Standard is the cheapest at $19 a year. For multiple pages without prepaying for several years, WordPress.com Personal is $4 a month billed yearly ($2.75 a month billed every 3 years) and Heya Pro Standard is from $6 a month for up to 5 sites with up to 20 pages each.
Which Squarespace alternatives have a real free plan?
Heya, Carrd, WordPress.com, Wix, Webflow, and Framer all let you publish for free, while Squarespace only has a private 14-day trial. All six put branding or ads on free sites and require a paid plan for a custom domain.
How much does Squarespace actually cost in 2026?
Squarespace Basic costs $19 a month billed yearly ($25 month to month) and includes a free domain for the first year on annual billing. Selling products, services, or donations on Basic carries a 2% fee on top of Squarespace Payments card rates (starting at 2.9% + $0.30), unless you upgrade to Core at $29 a month billed yearly ($39 month to month).
Can I export my code if I leave my website builder later?
Heya's Pro Plus plan (from $15 a month) lets you download your site as a ZIP file containing your HTML, CSS, fonts, and images. HTML download isn't included on Heya's free, Pro Lite, or Pro Standard plans.