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Website Builder Comparison

The monthly price is only half the story for a store. Set your sales volume below to see the real cost including transaction fees that some builders charge on every order.

Last checked 11 July 2026 · indicative entry-plan USD pricing billed annually. Confirm on the builder's site.

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How we rank. "From $/mo" is the cheapest paid plan with a custom domain. Switch on sales and we add each builder's transaction fee, the extra cut on every order, beyond normal card processing. Most builders take 0% if you use their built-in payments, but Squarespace's cheaper plan adds ~3% and Shopify adds up to 2% with an outside gateway. At $10,000/mo in sales, a 3% fee is $300 a month, far more than any subscription. Using the builder's own payment system usually removes it. Prices indicative USD, checked periodically, confirm on the builder's site.
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Common questions

Do website builders charge transaction fees?

Some do, on top of card processing. Most take nothing extra with their own payments, but Squarespace's cheaper plan adds ~3% and Shopify up to 2% via an outside gateway. On a busy store that beats the subscription.

What's the cheapest website builder?

For a simple site, Hostinger's builder is among the cheapest paid options; Wix, WordPress.com, Weebly and Square Online have free plans (with branding + a subdomain). Cheapest overall depends on custom domain and store needs.

Best builder for an online store?

Shopify for a serious or growing store. For a small shop on a normal site, Wix and Squarespace are simpler and avoid extra fees if you use their own payments.

Do I need a paid plan?

Only for a custom domain and no builder branding. Free plans suit testing or a personal page but put the builder's name in your address. Paid removes both.