Website builders
We put 6 website builders through the same test. Hostinger Website Builder came out on top with 5 out of 5. Here are all the results, what each tool costs and how we test them.
Website builders we tested
Best score first. Each one has a full review with the test results, prices and what users say.
Hostinger Website Builder
5/5Read our review →
GoDaddy Website Builder
4.5/5Read our review →
Wix
4.5/5Read our review →
Squarespace
4/5Read our review →
Webflow
4/5Read our review →
RocketPages
2.5/5Read our review →Test results compared
Every tool got the same test, between September 30, 2026 to October 29, 2026.
| Tool | Score | Build time from sign-up to published site | Page speed (Core Web Vitals) on mobile | Uptime over 30 days from external monitoring | Support reply time and quality to 3 standard questions | First-year and renewal price, and domain costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger Website Builder | 5/5 | 52 min to publish | Mobile LCP 1.08 s; INP 103 ms | 99.965% over 30 days | 12 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| GoDaddy Website Builder | 4.5/5 | 92 min to publish | Mobile LCP 2.59 s; INP 197 ms | 99.743% over 30 days | 12 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| Wix | 4.5/5 | 96 min to publish | Mobile LCP 1.89 s; INP 142 ms | 99.834% over 30 days | 208 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| Squarespace | 4/5 | 100 min to publish | Mobile LCP 2.62 s; INP 215 ms | 99.738% over 30 days | 430 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| Webflow | 4/5 | 104 min to publish | Mobile LCP 2.69 s; INP 224 ms | 99.813% over 30 days | 370 min median; 3/3 useful replies | – |
| RocketPages | 2.5/5 | 302 min to publish | Mobile LCP 4.55 s; INP 371 ms | 99.466% over 30 days | 1023 min median; 2/3 useful replies | – |
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What website builders do
Website builders let people create and publish a site without writing code, using templates, a visual editor and, increasingly, AI that generates a site from a prompt. Most bundle hosting, SSL and a domain offer, and many add stores, bookings and email marketing.
Who uses them: Small business owners, Freelancers, creatives and portfolio owners, Online sellers starting a store, Designers and agencies (visual tools like Webflow), Marketing teams publishing content.
Price range: Entry paid plans run about 2.49 to 21.99 USD a month. Yearly billing per month: Squarespace 12, 17, 25; Webflow Basic 15 and Premium 25; GoDaddy 9.99, 14.99, 20.99 (promo); Wix Light 17.77; Hostinger from 2.49 on a 48-month promo; RocketPages has a free plan and Pro at 1.99. Free plans: Wix, GoDaddy, RocketPages; Webflow Starter for building only.
What to check before you buy
True cost after renewal. Promo prices rise at renewal: Hostinger 2.49 to 10.99 a month, GoDaddy Basic 9.99 to 16.99, Squarespace and Wix are billed yearly in full. Compare renewal and monthly-billing prices.
Free plan or trial. Wix, GoDaddy and Webflow (Starter, build only) have free tiers; Squarespace gives a 14-day trial; Hostinger none found.
Ease of use vs design control. GoDaddy and Hostinger are simplest, Squarespace is template-led, Wix is flexible, Webflow gives most design control with a steeper curve.
Ecommerce fees. Squarespace Basic charges 2 percent; Core and Advanced 0. Check plan-level fees and payment processing.
AI builder and credits. AI credits are metered: Squarespace 10 to 120, Hostinger 250 to 1,000 by plan, GoDaddy Airo; credits are often non-refundable.
How we test website builders
The test for this category: Build the same 5-page site; build time, mobile speed, SEO basics, first-year and renewal price.
The same 5-page small-business site (and for ecommerce platforms, a 20-product store) is built on each tool. Hosting plans run the same WordPress site and are monitored for 30 days.
Each tool is tested on a paid plan, and its review shows the plan, the price and the test dates. The overall score is the average of the five parts on the right, rounded to the nearest half star. See the full method for websites, hosting and domains tools.
What we measure
- Build time from sign-up to published site
- Page speed (Core Web Vitals) on mobile
- Uptime over 30 days from external monitoring
- Support reply time and quality to 3 standard questions
- First-year and renewal price, and domain costs
The five parts of the score
Frequently asked questions
What is the best website builder?
Lists in 2026 most often name Wix first; Squarespace is named best overall by some, including one with a disclosed paid partnership; Shopify for stores.
What is the cheapest website builder?
Free plans exist at Wix, GoDaddy and RocketPages; among paid, Hostinger promo from 2.49 USD a month on a 48-month term and RocketPages Pro at 1.99; compare renewal prices.
Which website builder is best for beginners?
GoDaddy and Hostinger offer AI set-up; Wix and Squarespace use template editors; Webflow is called intimidating by reviewers.
Which builder is best for ecommerce?
Shopify leads in roundups; Squarespace removes store fees on Core and Advanced; GoDaddy Commerce adds POS.
Can I switch builders later?
Not researched per tool; builders host the site so content usually needs rebuilding.
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Page updated November 4, 2026.
Jason Kim
I've never been impressed by software simply because it looks modern. I'm far more interested in what happens when you actually start using the platform.
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