{"id":7862,"date":"2018-02-08T02:05:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T10:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=7862"},"modified":"2026-01-15T17:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:11:46","slug":"cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest Website Builders: Get Online for Under $15"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Our March 2025 website builder testing revealed that<strong> Hostinger is the cheapest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\">website builder<\/a> <\/strong>despite increased plan prices at renewal. Its plans currently start from just $1.99 per month, with renewal prices starting from $10.99 per month. Using a budget-friendly builder significantly reduces overhead costs, but you don&rsquo;t have to sacrifice quality for price.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]In this guide, I&rsquo;ll walk you through each of our top-rated cheap website builders and share my recommendations, based on my own hands-on testing and more than 300 hours of research by our expert team.[\/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>When paying for a website builder subscription in bulk, you&rsquo;ll often receive a <strong>heavily discounted introductory offer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostinger has the cheapest plans<\/strong> with the most long-term savings, but you&rsquo;ll have to pay for two years upfront to make the most of this.<\/li>\n<li>Use code <strong>&ldquo;WBE10&rdquo; to save 10% on Squarespace&rsquo;s plans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You can get Shopify&rsquo;s introductory offer on a pay-as-you-go plan, but be aware that the offer only lasts three months.<\/li>\n<li>To avoid being caught off guard by price hikes, be aware of the length of any introductory offers and the renewal fees before subscribing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/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 Cheapest Website Builders: At a Glance <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Aside from price, there&rsquo;s more to factor in to make sure you choose the right website building platform for your needs. Here&rsquo;s a quick overview of our top cheap website builders:[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Why you can trust us &#129309; <\/h4>\n \n At Website Builder Expert, our unbiased reviews, guides, and comparisons are backed up by <strong>over 300 hours of data collection and research<\/strong>. I&rsquo;ve also tested every builder in this article, so I can bring you independent recommendations for the top website builders for creating your own site.\n<p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/how-we-conduct-our-website-builder-research\/\">read more about our unique research methodology<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/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 1. Hostinger: $1.99 per month <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/hostinger-website-builder-review\/\">Hostinger<\/a> is the most affordable website builder on this list, with plans starting from<strong> $1.99 per month. <\/strong>When your plan&rsquo;s billing cycle ends, renewal prices start <strong>$10.99 per month<\/strong> &ndash; though these higher costs are still good value for money.\n<p>Hostinger&rsquo;s suite of generative AI tools, easy-to-use editor, and speedy website load times make it an ideal platform for beginners and small business owners. Thanks to the convenience of these features, it&rsquo;s simple to create a reliable, content-filled website for your customers.<\/p>\n<p>However, while its AI tools might be advanced, it lacks other basic functionality. For example, there&rsquo;s no app store &ndash; if this is essential for your site, Wix and Shopify will give you access to additional integrations for more website features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;123449&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><b>How Much Does Hostinger Cost?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/hostinger-pricing\/\">Hostinger&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> is split between two website builder plans: Premium and Business.<\/p>\n<p>Hostinger runs limited student discounts through its partner platform, Student Beans. Plus, users who sign up for a 48-month term of either plan can take advantage of Hostinger&rsquo;s introductory deal. This gives you <strong>three months free, a year&rsquo;s free domain,<\/strong> <strong>and a heavily discounted monthly price<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Premium Website Builder: <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$1.99 <\/strong>per&nbsp;month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Business Website Builder: <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$2.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]After your first two years are up, <strong>prices will renew at a higher rate:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$10.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/2&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$16.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Though Hostinger&rsquo;s pricing plans increase at renewal, they are still superb value for money. For example, Hostinger&rsquo;s cheapest renewal price at $10.99 is on par with GoDaddy&rsquo;s cheapest plan. This renewal price also costs less than Squarespace&rsquo;s cheapest plan costing $14.40 per per month (when using the code &ldquo;WBE10&Prime; at checkout).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Need to sell online? Hostinger doesn&rsquo;t charge any transaction fees on its ecommerce plan, making it the most affordable entry into selling online. It also comes with a fantastic Printful integration that&rsquo;s ideal for stores that want to sell via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/what-is-print-on-demand\/\">print-on-demand<\/a> models.\n<h3>Are Hostinger&rsquo;s Plans Affordable Long Term?<\/h3>\n<p>Both of Hostinger&rsquo;s plans are very affordable, and with <strong>only a $1 price difference between them,<\/strong> it&rsquo;s risk-free to upgrade or downgrade as you see fit.<\/p>\n<p>To unlock Hostinger&rsquo;s full suite of AI tools and ecommerce features, you&rsquo;ll need the Business plan. Still, the majority of core website features, such as a free domain name and access to the AI website builder, come with the cheaper plan. If you&rsquo;re unsure which to choose, Hostinger offers<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>a&nbsp;<strong>seven-day free trial<\/strong>, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n &#128161; Something To Think About... <\/h4>\n \n Though you might be put off by the length of Hostinger&rsquo;s plans (e.g. 48 month), they could help you keep your company keep costs low in the long-term. By paying for two years upfront at a low monthly cost, you could save money during uncertain times, be it fluctuating US interest rates and volatile operational costs.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3><b>Is Hostinger Good Value for Money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Hostinger is the cheapest website builder on this list, which makes it an affordable option for budget conscious beginners looking to test the waters. Still, our testing indicates that GoDaddy and Squarespace offer a greater quality and variety of features compared to Hostinger, providing better value despite the higher cost.<\/p>\n<p>Hostinger has continued to hone its suite of AI tools, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kodee:<\/strong> a built-in AI assistant to help you set up and manage your website<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostinger Reach:<\/strong> create AI-powered email campaigns<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI text editor:<\/strong> generate or refine website copy<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Product Information Generator:<\/strong> create ecommerce copy for your products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These AI tools will save your business valuable time and money. For example, Kodee will be useful if you&rsquo;re currently being impacted by US labour shortages and are struggling to hire a full team to help, while the generative AI tools will help you add content to your site &ndash; most useful if you don&rsquo;t have content creation skills!<\/p>\n<p>However, Hostinger still lacks a few features that its competitors have. For instance, you won&rsquo;t be able to directly carry out social media marketing like you would on 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 My verdict: Is Hostinger worth the money? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>I really enjoyed setting up a website with Hostinger because of its AI-powered builder and tools. This made the whole experience easy and quick &ndash; in my opinion, it rivals Squarespace for ease of use. However, because of its more limited suite of features and lack of key functionality (such as no app store), Hostinger is best for very small businesses and personal, informational sites. At such an affordable price point, it&rsquo;s definitely worth the money.<\/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\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" 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 Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/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. Shopify: $5 per month Shopify Starter plan <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-review\/\">Shopify<\/a> is our top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/\">ecommerce website builder<\/a>, offering an affordable <strong>$5 per month Starter plan<\/strong> &ndash; though its actual website builder plans are much more expensive. Shopify&rsquo;s Starter plan enables you to sell on social media (such as Instagram and WhatsApp), and includes basic inventory management tools, analytics to monitor selling, and a custom Linkpop page to drive customers to products. However, it doesn&rsquo;t include the ability to build an ecommerce website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;123453&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3><b>How Much Does Shopify Cost?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/shopify-pricing\/\">Shopify&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> is more expensive than other builders on this list, particularly Hostinger. Besides the limited $5 per month Shopify Starter plan, there are three core premium plans:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Basic <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$29<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Grow <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$79<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Advanced <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$299<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Shopify doesn&rsquo;t have a long term discount for new starters like other options on this list, but it has a <strong>three-day free trial and you can get your first three months for just $1<\/strong>.\n<p>Ecommerce sellers will be charged a 2% transaction fee on Shopify&rsquo;s Basic plan, which will lower to 0.6% as you upgrade. Alternatively, using Shopify&rsquo;s native gateway, Shopify Payments, will remove this fee all together and save you money.<\/p>\n<h3>Are Shopify&rsquo;s Plans Affordable Long Term?<\/h3>\n<p>There&rsquo;s a steep price hike between Shopify&rsquo;s Starter and Core plans, which can be hard to justify as your business grows. For instance, <strong>upgrading from the Starter to the Basic plan will increase your monthly spend by $24<\/strong>. On top of that, Shopify&rsquo;s introductory offer only offers three months of savings, unlike other builders on this list that give you a discount for a whole year.<\/p>\n<p>With basic analytics and the ability to sell unlimited products, Shopify Starter is a great choice for casual sellers building up a customer base without their own online store. However, to access advanced selling features&mdash;such as discount codes and greater customization options to showcase your brand&mdash;you&rsquo;ll need to pay for one of Shopify&rsquo;s core premium plans.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Shopify Good Value for Money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify ranks lowest for value among these five builders due to its higher price point relative to standard website building features. However, if your business requires ecommerce functionality and has the budget, Shopify&rsquo;s powerful sales features are worth the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the high costs, Shopify does give you access to powerful ecommerce features from its cheapest plan. The same can&rsquo;t be said for other website builders, like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/godaddy-vs-squarespace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoDaddy or Squarespace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/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 My verdict: Is Shopify's Starter plan worth the money? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>If you&rsquo;re simply selling on the side and want to focus on socials, then the Shopify Starter plan is a great deal. However, I really recommend upgrading to one of Shopify&rsquo;s core premium plans to build a polished website for your online store. Yes, these are more expensive than other builders on this list, but you unlock a lot of impressive sales features to support your ecommerce journey. If you have the budget to spare and want to sell online, a dedicated ecommerce builder like Shopify is well worth it.<\/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\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" 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 Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<b>Read our Q&amp;A with a real Shopify business:<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa\" data-eventcategory=\"reusable-components\">\n \n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-image\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Peter.png?width=43&amp;height=43&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A photo of a brunette man slightly facing away from the camera.\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-detail\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-name\">\n Peter Martinzez <\/div>\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-title\">\n Co-Founder &amp; Fashion Stylist <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-information\">\n Leather Skin Shop is a thriving online leather fashion brand with a vast variety of apparel and accessories &ndash; for men and women &ndash; made from the highest quality real leather. Besides their ready-to-wear collections, they offer impeccable customization services for leatherwear. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-qa-content\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-quotation\">\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 <div class=\"quotation-content\">\n Choosing the right Shopify plan was crucial [&hellip;] we carefully evaluated features and pricing to find a plan that perfectly fit our needs and growth projections. <\/div>\n <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"expert-qa-section-title\">Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-1-1\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 1. What did you initially think about Shopify's pricing, and how did you decide that it was a good fit for your business? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-1-1\">\n Initially, Shopify&rsquo;s pricing structure felt very reasonable, especially considering the features offered. We started with the Basic Shopify plan, which was perfect for launching<a href=\"https:\/\/leatherskinshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our online leatherwear store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We could showcase as many products as we wanted, track our inventory across multiple locations, and still have good checkout capacity on big sales events.&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As our sales grew, upgrading to the Advanced plan provided the additional features we needed to manage inventory and discounts more effectively. The feature of localized selling with custom markets with the advanced plan was a huge plus, allowing us to scale our business growth. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-1-2\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 2. Which Shopify features do you think are great value for money? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-1-2\">\n Several Shopify features have been immensely helpful for us. The built-in abandoned cart recovery has been fantastic for capturing missed sales, and the discount code functionality allows us to run targeted promotions that resonate with our customer base. We also find the ease of adding high-quality product photos and descriptions to be invaluable. It allows us to showcase the rich textures and craftsmanship of our leather goods beautifully.\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Customizing our selected Shopify theme, Turbo!, to align with our store&rsquo;s unique style and objectives proved to be an invaluable investment. The ability to tailor every aspect to our brand&rsquo;s vision not only justified the cost but also enhanced the overall shopping journey for our customers, ensuring a seamless and delightful experience from start to finish. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-1-3\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 3. Do you have any budgeting tips when using Shopify? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-1-3\">\n Here are a couple of budgeting tips we&rsquo;ve learned along the way:\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We embraced a &ldquo;start small, grow big&rdquo; mentality. We began with a modest budget, focusing on core functionalities rather than fancy extras. This allowed us to test the waters and refine our approach before scaling up our spending alongside our business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choosing the right Shopify plan was crucial. We didn&rsquo;t get swept up in the most expensive option.&nbsp; Instead, we carefully evaluated features and pricing to find a plan that perfectly fit our needs and growth projections. This ensured we maximized the value we received from Shopify&rsquo;s platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shopify offers a treasure trove of free apps and tools. We took full advantage of them to enhance our store&rsquo;s functionality without breaking the bank. We only invested in premium apps when they addressed a specific need that couldn&rsquo;t be met with a free alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keeping a watchful eye on inventory costs has been essential. We&rsquo;ve implemented strategies to avoid both overstocking and understocking. This helps us minimize carrying costs and ensure we always have the right products in stock to meet customer demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit Leather Skin Shop<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leatherskinshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/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. Pixpa: $4.80 per month <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<strong>Starting at $4.80 per month<\/strong>, Pixpa is an ideal cheap website builder for visual and creative businesses, particularly if you&rsquo;re looking to build a portfolio or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/artists\/\">artist website<\/a>. Its cheapest plan gives you access to basic features, including SEO and social media integration, but its primary selling point is that its includes online selling capabilities. For context, GoDaddy&rsquo;s equivalent ecommerce plan will set you back $23.99 per month.\n<p>That said, <strong>Pixpa&rsquo;s sales features pale in comparison to other platforms<\/strong>, such as Shopify. Its analytics and accounting tools are limited, so you&rsquo;ll struggle to scale your online store as successfully as you would with another option. It&rsquo;s for this reason that <strong>I recommend Pixpa for portfolios and simple sites<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;123457&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>How Much Does Pixpa Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Pixpa offers four premium plans to choose between: Basic, Creator, Professional, and Advanced. When billed annually, you&rsquo;ll receive a 40% discount on the plans. If you&rsquo;re a student or educator in a creative field, you&rsquo;ll be able to get a 55% price cut. Annual prices are as follows:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Basic <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$4.80<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Creator <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$9<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Professional <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$12<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Advanced <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$15<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]After the first year, plans will return to the regular price:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$8<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$15<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$20<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$25<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Even on its cheapest plan, Pixpa doesn&rsquo;t charge any transaction fees, making it an attractive option for new sellers. Before you decide what plan to pick, <strong>you can test out Pixpa&rsquo;s editor and tools with its 15-day free trial<\/strong>.\n<h3>Are Pixpa&rsquo;s Plans Affordable Long Term?<\/h3>\n<p>Our testing found Pixpa&rsquo;s price range to be very competitive in comparison to other builders&rsquo;. It&rsquo;s fairly similar in price to GoDaddy, but Pixpa&rsquo;s focus is on creatives and portfolio sites especially.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest Basic plan is pretty limited (it only allows up to 10 pages and 200 gallery images), so I recommend starting with at least the Creator plan to unlock extra features, including unlimited pages\/images and blogging functionality. There&rsquo;s around a<strong> $5 difference between each plan,<\/strong> which lightens the strain of upgrading as your portfolio begins to expand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Pixpa Good Value for Money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixpa&rsquo;s Basic plan does offer a lot of the standard features you&rsquo;d expect from a website builder, such as SEO, which is good considering the low price point. But you&rsquo;ll need to upgrade to at least the Creator plan ($15\/mo) for unlimited website pages and images, blogging functionality, a free domain name, advanced SEO like 301 redirects, and additional selling tools, such as coupons. For advanced features like abandoned cart recovery, you&rsquo;ll have to sign up for the Advanced plan, which costs $25 per month (billed annually).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the most out of your money, <\/span><b>I recommend choosing the Professional plan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since this unlocks almost every feature.<\/span>[\/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 My Verdict: Is Pixpa worth the money? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>With pretty cheap premium plans, Pixpa won&rsquo;t break the bank. However, I&rsquo;d argue it&rsquo;s only worth spending your money on Pixpa&rsquo;s website builder if you want to launch a specialist, creative website. Its features and designs target portfolios in particular, so you won&rsquo;t have the flexibility provided by other builders which cater to a wider range of industry types<\/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\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" 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 Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/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: $10.99 per month <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/godaddy-review\/\">GoDaddy<\/a> is an incredibly cheap website builder, with premium plans starting at <strong>$10.99 per month,<\/strong> as well as a<strong> free-forever plan.<\/strong> GoDaddy&rsquo;s fast and intuitive onboarding process makes it <strong>the best option for beginners looking to get online quickly<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; our first-hand testing found it could generate a website in less than 30 seconds.\n<p>Its editor is super straightforward to understand, and while GoDaddy lacks many stylish designs or creative capabilities, the simple elements make GoDaddy a good option for content-heavy sites.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;123462&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>How Much Does GoDaddy Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>You can get started with GoDaddy&rsquo;s free-forever plan, but it comes with ads and limited storage. I recommend opting for one of GoDaddy&rsquo;s three premium plans instead: Basic, Premium, and Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>When you commit to a year&rsquo;s subscription, an <strong>introductory discount of between 40% and 50%<\/strong> will be applied, depending on the GoDaddy plan you choose. Plus, GoDaddy has reinstated its <strong>12-month free&nbsp;trial Microsoft professional email,<\/strong> which would set you back $95.<\/p>\n<p>The introductory prices (when billed annually) are as follows:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Basic <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$10.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Premium <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$16.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Commerce <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$23.99 <\/strong>per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]After your first year is up, the plans increase to their original pricing:\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$16.99<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$29.99<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$34.99<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Ecommerce sellers should also expect to pay GoDaddy a flat rate transaction fee of 2.7% + $0.30 per sale.\n<h3>Are GoDaddy&rsquo;s Plans Affordable Long Term?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/godaddy-hosting-costs\/\">GoDaddy&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> is very affordable overall, but you&rsquo;ll need the $23.99 per month (billed annually) Commerce plan to unlock ecommerce functionality. If you&rsquo;re just after a basic site and don&rsquo;t need to sell products, you&rsquo;ll be fine with the Basic or Premium plan.<\/p>\n<h3>Is GoDaddy Good Value For Money?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoDaddy&rsquo;s plans are very affordable, though it recently increased its prices slightly across all plans. For example, the Basic plan used to cost $9.99 but it now costs $10.99. Still, GoDaddy is cheap and it&rsquo;s <strong>the best value for money builder <\/strong>on this list! You get a decent amount of features for the price point, and its ecommerce plan is a cheaper alternative to builders like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/comparisons\/wix-vs-squarespace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wix or Squarespace<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, <strong>GoDaddy offers a<\/strong> <\/span><b>free plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which you can stay on for as long as you&rsquo;d like. However, I&rsquo;d recommend upgrading to remove ads and unlock additional features, such as ecommerce.<\/span>[\/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 My verdict: Is GoDaddy worth the money? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>GoDaddy tops our research when it comes to value for money, so it&rsquo;s absolutely worth the money. Its plans are incredibly cheap, but you can find your feet with its editor and tools through the free plan first. And, even if you want to sell online on the Commerce plan, the $23.99 per month price tag is still cheaper than other ecommerce builders, like Shopify.<\/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\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" 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 Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/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 5. Squarespace: $14.40 per month with our code &ldquo;WBE10&rdquo; <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-review\/\">Squarespace<\/a> is the most expensive website builder on this list, at <strong>$14.40 per month with our code &ldquo;WBE10.&rdquo;<\/strong> However, Squarespace was scored as the easiest platform to use in our testing due to its highly intuitive editor. Squarespace is the best choice if you&rsquo;re a creative in need of affordable website design, thanks to its stunning templates and elements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;125334&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n<h3>How Much Does Squarespace Cost?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/squarespace-pricing\/\">Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> consists of four plans: Basic, Core, Plus, and Advanced.<\/p>\n<p>Each annual plan provides a free custom domain and students are eligible for a 50% discount. <strong>And when you use the code &ldquo;WBE10&rdquo; at checkout, you&rsquo;ll save an extra 10%,<\/strong> which takes each plan to the following price:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Basic <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$14.40<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Core <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$20.70<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Plus <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$35.10<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Advanced <\/h4>\n \n <strong>$89.10<\/strong> per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]After your first year with Squarespace, your plan will renew at the standard annual price:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$16<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$23<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n \n <strong>$39<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&rdquo;1\/4&Prime;]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>$99<\/strong>&nbsp;per month<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Squarespace&rsquo;s cheapest plan charges a 2% transaction fee, which is waived upon upgrading to the Core plan or above. You can get started with Squarespace&rsquo;s <strong>14-day free trial <\/strong>to see whether it&rsquo;s right for you.\n<h3>Are Squarespace&rsquo;s Plans Affordable Long Term?<\/h3>\n<p>After Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing change this year, you can start selling on its cheapest $14.40 per month plan, meaning there&rsquo;s less financial pressure to upgrade quickly. However, there is now a bigger jump between plan prices, with <strong>the Advanced plan way over double the price of the Plus plan. <\/strong>This makes it much harder to scale your business smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Still, once you upgrade to the Core plan, Squarespace softens the blow by removing transaction fees entirely and providing additional sales features, such as unique discounts.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Squarespace Good Value for Money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re looking for a cheap website builder, <\/span><b>Squarespace is great value for money<\/b>, sitting just behind GoDaddy in our research.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On paper, this might seem surprising considering its cheapest plan is more expensive than Hostinger or Pixpa. But, you get a lot for your money with Squarespace &ndash; the majority of features, including ecommerce, are available on the cheapest Basic plan.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<b>Read the Q&amp;A below to discover an insightful first-hand experience with Squarespace:<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa\" data-eventcategory=\"reusable-components\">\n \n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-image\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/8da1a490-7cba-4142-895c-bcabaf175922_288x288.webp?width=43&amp;height=43&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Photo of a brunette woman at her desk and smiling at her camera.\" width=\"43\" height=\"43\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-detail\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-name\">\n Lauren Galvez <\/div>\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-title\">\n SEO Consultant <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-eqa-user-information\">\n Lauren Galvez is an SEO marketing consultant for small businesses and she runs her business from her website built on Squarespace. She&rsquo;s been a Squarespace fan for the last 5 years having tried many popular content management systems (CMS), such as Wix, Weebly, Duda, WordPress, and Shopify. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-qa-content\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-quotation\">\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 <div class=\"quotation-content\">\n Take advantage of Squarespace&rsquo;s 14-day free trial and see how you like using their platform. <\/div>\n <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"expert-qa-section-title\">Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-2-1\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 1. What appealed to you the most about Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-2-1\">\n I found Squarespace&rsquo;s pricing to be competitive with other popular hosted CMSs and it was easy to get started with the 14-day free trial. It&rsquo;s also not hard to find Certified Squarespace users who advertise their 20% discount offer for your first year. <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-2-2\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 2. Which Squarespace features do you think are great value for money? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-2-2\">\n My favorite things about Squarespace are its ease of use and aesthetic design elements. Squarespace offers just enough customizability without overcomplicating the web design process. As someone who has analysis paralysis, this was just what I needed to get up a beautiful and professional website quickly. I enjoy being on the Squarespace platform because of its user-friendliness and this is one less potential headache for all that comes with managing a business. <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-qa-item\" id=\"expert-qa-question-2-3\">\n\n \n <div class=\"question-wrapper\">\n <h4 class=\"question\">\n 3. Do you have any budgeting tips for other businesses who are considering using Squarespace? <span class=\"expert-qa-expand-collapse\" aria-label=\"Expand \/ Collapse\"><\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"answer\" id=\"expert-qa-answer-2-3\">\n Take advantage of Squarespace&rsquo;s 14-day free trial and see how you like using their platform. Experience what it will be like designing or making edits to your website by trying the different design blocks. Explore Squarespace&rsquo;s settings and business integrations to ensure it&rsquo;ll have everything you need to manage your unique business. Compare your experience to the free trials with other website builders. If you commit to using Squarespace, find a discount for your first year and consider paying annually for more savings.\n<p><b>Check out Lauren&rsquo;s website<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laurengalvez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<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 My verdict: Is Squarespace worth the money? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p>Second to GoDaddy, Squarespace is one of the best value for money builders we&rsquo;ve tested. So, while its plans are slightly more money than GoDaddy, you unlock a lot of advanced features and access to Squarespace&rsquo;s easy-to-use editor and designs. If you&rsquo;re looking to build a visually stunning website, I&rsquo;d recommend choosing Squarespace.<\/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\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" 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 Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/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 Which Is the Cheapest Website Builder for Ecommerce? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Hostinger&rsquo;s Business Website Builder plan is the cheapest entry point for selling online at $3.99 per month. However, after the introductory offers have passed, Shopify&rsquo;s $5 Starter plan is the most affordable option, although it doesn&rsquo;t allow users to build a full website (it&rsquo;s better for selling on your socials).\n<p>See the table below for a quick comparison of the cheapest ecommerce plans available:[\/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 Can You Build a Website For Free? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]It&rsquo;s possible to publish a site without paying if you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/free\/\">free website builder<\/a>, such as Wix or GoDaddy. Free-forever plans are a great choice for businesses that don&rsquo;t want to commit to a plan on a long-term basis.\n<p>That said, even the most generous free plans come with considerable drawbacks. On most, you should expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited storage space<\/li>\n<li>A website builder-branded domain name<\/li>\n<li>Distracting ads on your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These drawbacks can definitely be overlooked for certain purposes, such as temporary wedding websites or school projects. However, if you&rsquo;re making anything more serious than these, it&rsquo;s best to use free plans to familiarize yourself with the builder, and plan to upgrade in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Free Website Builder Plan Should You Use?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the five cheap builders on this list, <strong>GoDaddy is the only one that offers a free plan<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/wix-review\/?anr=bad&amp;anrId=3210093372.6c9f22fb7d08295f8349a86e938a9197\">Wix<\/a>, our top rated website builder for 2025, also has a free-forever plan with an impressive range of features to help you build a website and get found online. You&rsquo;ll have access to some of its top AI tools and its AI website builder, and even be able to customize your site with apps from its app marketplace.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;125338&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\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 Hidden Costs to Watch Out For <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Website builders offer attractive deals to new users, although renewal rates and add-on feature costs raise the overall price after the first year. Here are the top costs to watch out for:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Domain renewal rates:<\/strong> While the first year is often free, a custom domain will then cost between $20 and $30 per year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan renewal rates:<\/strong> After your first term is up, you&rsquo;ll be charged the full price for your website builder plan. This can make your costs increase by 40% or 50%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees:<\/strong> Transaction fees vary between platforms. Some platforms lower or waive these charges with plan upgrades or when using their native payment solutions, such as Shopify Payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Committing to a 24 or 48-month term will extend the discount period, providing the best deal. However, this method will require you to pay the full amount upfront.[\/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 What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Cheap Website Builder? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]When choosing a cheap platform to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/\">build your website<\/a> with, you should evaluate three primary factors: the entire overall cost (including renewal increases), your non-negotiable features (like ecommerce or blogging), and your technical skill level.\n<ul>\n<li><b>Review the website builder&rsquo;s pricing<\/b> <b>and plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Is there an affordable option that suits your needs? Is there a free trial or plan to test things out first? Is there a steep price increase between plans or can you scale your website steadily?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess your website&rsquo;s<\/strong> <strong>&ldquo;must-haves&rdquo;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; <\/span>For example, if you want to create an online store, you&rsquo;ll need a plan that lets you accept payments. Thinking about writing content? Then your plan should include blogging tools. Shop around to find the right fit for your needs, or consider upgrading to a higher plan if you need access to certain features.<\/li>\n<li><b>See which builder suits your style of learning and skill level <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; <\/span><\/b>Is the website builder easy to use? Are there templates that you like? Can you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/\">design the website<\/a> you want to create with the builder&rsquo;s editor? Is there support available if you need a helping hand?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help you choose, I&rsquo;ve included an overview of the pricing you can expect with each of the website builders on this list, including any deals you should be aware of:[\/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 Did We Test and Rank These Cheap Website Builders? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]We put every website builder through our rigorous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/how-we-conduct-our-ecommerce-website-builder-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testing process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create our data-backed recommendations. We want you, our readers, to have all of the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to deciding which website builder to pick. To do that, our team has carried out <strong>over 300 hours<\/strong> of research in the areas you care about most.&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our research methodology is broken down into six categories: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design features<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help and support<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Reputation<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine our list of the cheapest website builders, we primarily look at the pricing section of our research. In particular, we&rsquo;ve assessed the average pricing plans for each builder, <\/span>the jump between plans, the quality of features versus price, and reviewed the <b>cheapest introductory deals<\/b> on the market.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I personally built a website with each of these builders to test its features and limits, meaning I can share my unique experiences throughout the article.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;131704&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]*The image above depicts our general website builder rankings for 2025. Our order of recommendation in this article is slightly different, since this article focuses on pricing.[\/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 Final Verdict: Which Cheap Website Builder Should You Pick? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]I&rsquo;ve shared the cheapest introductory deals across five top website builders to help preserve your budget.\n<p><b>Hostinger is the cheapest website builder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there, starting from<\/span> <b>$1.99 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with its Premium Website Builder plan. And for just $2.99 per month, you&rsquo;ll gain access to its suite of AI features and ecommerce functionality. So, because of its easy-to-use platform, I highly recommend Hostinger for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember to keep an eye out for renewal prices and upgrade costs. The cheapest plan might only offer <em>some<\/em> of your website or business needs, but it can be a great place to start!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<\/p><div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc--sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Is a free plan really free if I want a professional .com domain? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc--cont-0\">\n A professional <em>.com<\/em> domain isn&rsquo;t available on a website builder&rsquo;s free plan. Instead, you&rsquo;ll be forced to use a branded subdomain. If you want a custom domain name, you&rsquo;ll need to upgrade to a premium plan. These plans can include a custom domain name as part of your subscription, or you can pay for one separately. A <em>.com<\/em> domain will typically cost between $10 and $20 per year. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc--sect-1\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n What is the cheapest way to start selling specifically on social media? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc--cont-1\">\n The Shopify Starter plan from Shopify costs $5 per month &ndash; you can sell products via social media and WhatsApp, as well as build a brand presence online without needing a full website. It&rsquo;s a great starting point for entrepreneurs and side hustlers. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc--sect-2\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n What's the cheapest website builder for small businesses? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc--cont-2\">\n Hostinger&rsquo;s $2.99 Business plan has the cheapest introductory offer for selling online, but Shopify&rsquo;s $5 Starter plan remains the most affordable in the long term. However, this Shopify plan only provides sellers with a payment link to add to social media, rather than a full website, so you&rsquo;ll be limited unless you choose to upgrade further. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc--sect-3\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n What are the renewal prices for GoDaddy's plans? <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc--cont-3\">\n The renewal price of GoDaddy&rsquo;s plans ranges between $16.99 and $34.99 per month, when billed annually. This is a steep 40% to 50% increase from its introductory offers. You&rsquo;ll also have to pay to keep using the custom domain and Microsoft professional email, which would cost over $100 per year together, on top of your plan price. <\/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;]Our March 2025 website builder testing revealed that Hostinger is the cheapest website builder despite increased plan prices at renewal. 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