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Top Recommended Replacements
Framer
FREEBest Design Twin
Why we like it
The only builder that beats Squarespace on aesthetics; feels like a professional design tool (Figma); free tier allows you to publish a stunning site on a .framer.website domain.
Keep in mind
Connecting a custom domain (yourname.com) requires a paid plan; CMS features are less robust for heavy blogging.
Square Online
FREEBest for E-commerce
Why we like it
Built specifically for selling; allows you to list unlimited products and accept payments for $0/mo (you only pay transaction fees); syncs with Instagram/Facebook shops.
Keep in mind
Design customization is block-based and more rigid than Squarespace; footer branding is present on the free plan.
Universe (Univer.se)
FREEBest Mobile Builder
Why we like it
A grid-based builder designed to be used on your phone; creates a very trendy, 'Gen Z' aesthetic similar to highly customized Squarespace sites; includes a built-in shop.
Keep in mind
Best for simple, mobile-friendly sites; lacks the deep desktop editing power needed for corporate websites.
Publii
Best for Blogging
Why we like it
A desktop app that builds secure static sites; you host them for free on GitHub Pages or Netlify; 100% free with no monthly subscription; extremely fast loading.
Keep in mind
You must edit the site on your computer (not in a cloud browser); managing a team of editors is difficult.
Webflow (Starter)
FREEBest for Control
Why we like it
Offers pixel-perfect design control far beyond Squarespace; the free 'Starter' plan is perfect for building a 2-page portfolio and hosting it on a webflow.io subdomain.
Keep in mind
Steep learning curve (requires understanding padding/margins); the CMS is limited on the free tier.
Tilda
FREEBest for Typography
Why we like it
Famous for its 'Editorial' block design; creates sites that look like high-end magazines; free tier includes 1 site and 50 pages.
Keep in mind
Free sites have a 'Made on Tilda' badge; connecting a custom domain requires a subscription.
WordPress (FSE Themes)
Best for Scale
Why we like it
With modern 'Full Site Editing' (FSE) themes like Twenty Twenty-Four, WordPress is becoming a visual builder; thousands of free plugins for SEO and marketing.
Keep in mind
Requires you to pay for hosting (though cheap shared hosting is ~$3/mo vs Squarespace's $23/mo).
Carrd
FREEBest for One-Pagers
Why we like it
If you only need a single landing page (Bio, Event, Profile), Carrd is faster and easier than Squarespace; free tier is generous.
Keep in mind
Strictly for one-page sites; cannot build a full blog or store structure.
Systeme.io
FREEBest for Marketing
Why we like it
Replaces the 'Business' side of Squarespace; includes a website builder, blog, and email marketing platform (2,000 contacts) for free.
Keep in mind
Templates are focused on 'Sales Funnels' rather than artistic portfolios.
Bento.me
FREEBest for Micro-Sites
Why we like it
A beautiful 'grid' based profile page that can replace a full personal website; integrates rich media (Spotify, Maps) beautifully.
Keep in mind
Limited to a single scrollable page; not a full multi-page website builder.
Readymag
FREEBest for Editorials
Why we like it
Design-first tool that allows for 'scrollytelling' and complex animations; perfect for digital zines or high-concept portfolios.
Keep in mind
Free tier publishes only to a public profile; very restrictive on the number of pages.
Webstudio
FREEBest Open Source
Why we like it
A visual builder similar to Webflow but open source; the 'Hobby' plan allows you to connect a custom domain for free (unlike almost all others).
Keep in mind
Newer ecosystem; fewer templates available than Squarespace.
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