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The intuitive editor for beginners who want to get online quickly
Designs included
Sponsored
Diamond
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
10
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
Designs included
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
24h Support
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
1 Mailboxes
£9.60*
Average price per month
£12.00/Month
Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£12.00
Offer price
(6 months)
£7.20
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
1 Month
Avg. price/month
£9.60
Cost 12 months
£115.20
Cost 24 months
£259.20
Deals
1
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A powerful editor with more customisation options
Designs included
Diamond
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
200
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
Designs included
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
24h Support
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
1 Mailboxes
£1.20*
Average price per month
£19.20/Month
Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£19.20
Offer price
(12 months)
£1.20
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
1 Month
Avg. price/month
£1.20
Cost 12 months
£14.40
Cost 24 months
£244.80
Deals
1
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Create your own website without any programming knowledge – simple and straightforward.
Domains Included
Premium
Domains Included
10
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
60
Designs included
Designs included
Phone support
Free trial period
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
10 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
10 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
nic.at Mitglied
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Daily backup
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ICANN member
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Visitor Statistics
10 Mailboxes
£1.71 *
Average price per month
£1.71/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
The original currency is EUR
Price details
Monthly price
£1.71
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£1.71
Cost 12 months
£20.54
Cost 24 months
£41.07
Create professional websites with AI builder, free SSL, free domain, responsive templates, and built-in marketing tools.
Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
2 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
2 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
2 Mailboxes
£3.59
Average price per month
£13.19/Month
Contract term: 48 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£13.19
Offer price
(48 months)
£3.59
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
48 Months
Avg. price/month
£3.59
Cost 12 months
£43.08
Cost 24 months
£86.16
Build modern websites with AI tools, free SSL, free domain, responsive templates, and built-in marketing features.
Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
2 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
2 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
2 Mailboxes
£3.95
Average price per month
£13.19/Month
Contract term: 24 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£13.19
Offer price
(24 months)
£3.95
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
24 Months
Avg. price/month
£3.95
Cost 12 months
£47.40
Cost 24 months
£94.80
Create professional websites with AI builder, free domain, responsive design, and built-in marketing tools easily.
Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
2 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
2 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
2 Mailboxes
£4.19
Average price per month
£13.19/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£13.19
Offer price
(12 months)
£4.19
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£4.19
Cost 12 months
£50.28
Cost 24 months
£208.56
Powerful website builder with eCommerce, AI tools, free domain, SSL, and high storage.
Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
5 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
5 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
5 Mailboxes
£4.19
Average price per month
£16.79/Month
Contract term: 48 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£16.79
Offer price
(48 months)
£4.19
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
48 Months
Avg. price/month
£4.19
Cost 12 months
£50.28
Cost 24 months
£100.56
An intuitive Website Builder with all the essentials you need to get online
Domains Included
Subpages max.
Diamond
100% Recommendation
Domains Included
Subpages max.
1
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Money-back guarantee
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
1 Mailboxes
£4.50
Average price per month
£8.40/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£8.40
Offer price
(6 months)
£0.60
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£4.50
Cost 12 months
£54.00
Cost 24 months
£154.80
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Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
5 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
5 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
5 Mailboxes
£5.15
Average price per month
£16.79/Month
Contract term: 24 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£16.79
Offer price
(24 months)
£5.15
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
24 Months
Avg. price/month
£5.15
Cost 12 months
£61.80
Cost 24 months
£123.60
Build and manage websites with AI builder, eCommerce store, free domain, SSL, and marketing tools included.
Subpages max.
Diamond
78% Recommendation
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
Subpages max.
150
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
5 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
5 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
DDoS protection
Livechat-Support
Mailsupport
24h Support
365 Tage Support
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Money-back guarantee
Free website migration service
Server in Europa
Eigene Server
Managed WordPress Hosting
API access
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
5 Mailboxes
£5.39
Average price per month
£16.79/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£16.79
Offer price
(12 months)
£5.39
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£5.39
Cost 12 months
£64.68
Cost 24 months
£266.16
Create your own website without any programming knowledge – simple and straightforward.
Domains Included
Premium
Domains Included
1,000
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
250
Designs included
Designs included
Phone support
Free trial period
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1000 Mailboxes
All features
Features
Included
1000 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
nic.at Mitglied
365 Tage Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
24h Support
Denic member
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Reaktion des Kundensupports unter 2h
Free trial period
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Daily backup
Server in Deutschland
DDoS protection
ICANN member
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
1000 Mailboxes
£5.15 *
Average price per month
£5.15/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
The original currency is EUR
Price details
Monthly price
£5.15
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£5.15
Cost 12 months
£61.82
Cost 24 months
£123.63
A complete solution with more advanced tools and customisation options
Domains Included
Diamond
100% Recommendation
Domains Included
350
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
1
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
Provider features
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Money-back guarantee
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Newsletter Module
1 Mailboxes
£6.90
Average price per month
£13.20/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£13.20
Offer price
(6 months)
£0.60
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£6.90
Cost 12 months
£82.80
Cost 24 months
£241.20
Coupons
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Premium
0
Domains Included
Domains Included
∞
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
62
Designs included
Designs included
Phone support
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie
Server in der Schweiz
Server in Europa
ISO 27001 certified
24h Support
365 Tage Support
Livechat-Support
Phone support
Mailsupport
Inhaber geführtes Unternehmen
Eigene Server
Eigenes Rechenzentrum
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Daily backup
DDoS protection
ISO 9001 certified
ICANN member
Nutzung von Ökostrom
SSD-Festplatten im Einsatz
Own domain robot
Managed WordPress Hosting
AI assistant
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
1 Mailboxes
£5.93 *
Average price per month
£5.93/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
The original currency is EUR
Price details
Monthly price
£5.93
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£5.93
Cost 12 months
£71.21
Cost 24 months
£142.42
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Premium
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
5
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
140
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
All features
Features
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Free website migration service
Daily backup
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
£7.99
Average price per month
£10.99/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£10.99
Offer price
(12 months)
£7.99
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£7.99
Cost 12 months
£95.88
Cost 24 months
£227.76
The intuitive editor for beginners who want to get online quickly
Designs included
Diamond
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
10
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
Designs included
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
1 Mailbox
All features
Features
Included
1 Mailboxes
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
DDoS protection
365 Tage Support
ISO 27001 certified
Nutzung von Ökostrom
24h Support
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
1 Mailboxes
£9.60*
Average price per month
£12.00/Month
Contract term: 1 Month
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£12.00
Offer price
(6 months)
£7.20
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
1 Month
Avg. price/month
£9.60
Cost 12 months
£115.20
Cost 24 months
£259.20
Deals
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Premium
1
Domains Included
Domains Included
∞
Subpages max.
Subpages max.
140
Designs included
Designs included
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Onlineshop
Image Database
Multi language
AI function
Print on Demand
All features
Features
Tariff features
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
Provider features
Money-back guarantee
Free trial period
Free website migration service
Daily backup
0€ Setup
Ad-Free
Email Inbox
Drag & Drop Editor
Online Shop Included
SSL Certificate
Responsive design
Image Database
Social Media Integration
Visitor Statistics
£9.99
Average price per month
£14.99/Month
Contract term: 12 Months
Tariff details
Price details
Monthly price
£14.99
Offer price
(12 months)
£9.99
Setup fee
Free
Contract term
12 Months
Avg. price/month
£9.99
Cost 12 months
£119.88
Cost 24 months
£299.76
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Website builder providers compared
Do you want to create your own website without dealing with programming, server technology or complicated CMS installations? Then a website builder could be the right solution. Compare suitable providers here and find the offering that fits your project.
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What is a website builder?
A website builder is an online tool that lets you create a website without programming knowledge. Instead of writing HTML, CSS or PHP yourself, you work with ready-made templates, content blocks and visual editors. Texts, images, buttons, forms, galleries or maps can usually be added easily with a click or drag-and-drop.
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The main advantage
Hosting, technical maintenance, security updates and publication are usually handled directly by the provider. You focus on the content, design and structure of your website.
Who is it suitable for?
When is a website builder worthwhile?
Website builders are particularly suitable for projects where a professional presentation is more important than maximum technical customisation.
For businesses
Ideal for small businesses, local service providers, medical practices, restaurants, tradespeople, coaches or consultancy services.
For freelancers
Perfect for portfolios, personal brands, landing pages, application pages or simple offer pages.
For clubs & private projects
Club websites, blogs, private websites or smaller community projects can also be realised quickly and easily.
Advantages & Limitations
What are the advantages of a website builder?
Modern website builders are considerably more powerful than earlier website editors. However, there are still differences compared with traditional Web hosting or self-hosted CMS platforms.
Advantages
- Easy to use without coding skills
- Quick to get started directly in the browser
- Design templates for many industries
- Hosting, editor and support from a single provider
- Automatic technical updates
- Often includes SSL, a domain and e-mail
- Mobile optimisation for smartphone and tablet
- Often with SEO, contact form and shop features
Disadvantages
- Limited flexibility for specialised features
- Increased dependence on the provider
- Changing provider later can be time-consuming
- Limited access to the server, code and database
- Premium features can incur additional costs
- Only partially suitable for very large or highly customised projects
Selection criteria
What should you consider when comparing?
Not every website builder suits every project. Before choosing, check which features are really important for your website.
Design templates and editor
Good builders offer modern, responsive templates and an editor that lets you flexibly adjust colours, fonts, sections and page structures.
AI features
Many providers now assist with texts, images, layouts, headings or SEO content. This can significantly speed up getting started.
SEO and visibility
Important are individual page titles, meta descriptions, descriptive URLs, alt text, redirects and a good mobile display.
E-commerce features
If you want to sell products, you should look at payment methods, shipping options, product management, vouchers and legally compliant checkout features.
Data protection and server location
For businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the GDPR, a data processing agreement (DPA), server location and data protection features are important selection criteria.
Website builder or Web hosting?
Website builder vs. traditional Web hosting
A website builder is particularly convenient. Traditional Web hosting, however, offers more control and flexibility. Which option suits you best depends on your project.
A website builder is a good fit if …
- you want to get online quickly
- you have no coding skills
- you want domain, hosting and editor from a single provider
- you need a simple business website
- you do not require complex custom features
Traditional Web hosting is better if …
- you want to use WordPress, TYPO3, Joomla or an e-commerce system
- you need full access to files and databases
- you want to develop custom features
- you want to remain especially flexible in the long term
- you are planning a larger or technically demanding project
Types
What types of website builders are there?
Website builder platforms
Platforms provide an editor, hosting, design templates and publishing within a closed system. That is convenient, but also means stronger vendor lock-in.
Web hosts with a builder
Many traditional web hosts additionally offer a website builder. Advantage: domain, email, hosting and the builder often come from a single provider.
AI website builders
AI builders create initial drafts for structure, text, images and design based on a few inputs. You can then adjust everything.
CMS with page builders
WordPress or TYPO3 are not traditional builders, but can be used almost as conveniently with themes and page builders.
Popular providers
Overview of popular website builder providers
In addition to classic web hosting offerings, there are a number of well-known website builders aimed at beginners, the self-employed, small businesses and private website owners. The following providers were already included in our previous comparison and remain among the recognised solutions on the market.
Beginner-friendly
Jimdo
Jimdo is primarily aimed at the self-employed, small businesses and users who want to create a simple website, portfolio or small company site with minimal effort.
- easy to use
- suitable for small company sites
- website, hosting and domain from a single provider
- also suitable for simple online shops
Design & features
Wix
Wix is one of the best-known international website builders and offers a large selection of templates, design features, apps and extensions.
- large selection of templates
- extensive app market
- AI-assisted website creation
- suitable for websites, portfolios, blogs and small online shops
Classic builder
Weebly
Weebly is an established website builder known above all for its ease of use. The provider is suitable for simple websites, blogs and smaller online projects.
- intuitive to use
- free plan available
- suitable for simple websites and blogs
- shop features available depending on the plan
German provider
IONOS MyWebsite
IONOS offers MyWebsite / the Website Builder as a solution for businesses, the self-employed and local providers who want to use website, domain, email and hosting from a single source.
- strong focus on businesses
- domain and email often integrated
- AI features for website creation and content
- appealing to users who prefer a German provider environment
Multilingual
Webnode
Webnode is particularly interesting for simple websites and multilingual projects. The builder is suitable for users who want to quickly create a lean online presence.
- easy creation of multilingual websites
- clear editor
- suitable for small websites and international audiences
- affordable entry-level options depending on the plan
Hosting & website
one.com
one.com is primarily known as a web hosting and domain provider and also offers a website builder. The solution can be interesting if you want to combine website, domain and hosting in one place.
- domain, hosting and builder can be combined
- suitable for simple websites
- appealing to price-conscious users
- additional hosting services available depending on the package
| Provider | Suitable for | Strengths | Potential limitations | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimdo | Self-employed, small businesses, simple websites | Easy to use, all-in-one approach, business features | Less flexible than comprehensive systems like WordPress | Very good for simple company sites and quick projects |
| Wix | Creatives, self-employed, small businesses, portfolios | Many templates, app market, AI features, strong design options | Many features may incur additional costs for larger projects | Very versatile builder with a wide range of features |
| Weebly | Beginners, blogs, simple websites, smaller projects | Intuitive use, free plan available, simple structure | Less dynamically positioned compared with modern competitors | Solid solution for simple websites without high complexity |
| IONOS MyWebsite | Businesses, local service providers, self-employed | Domain, email, hosting, support and AI features from one source | May be subject to contract terms and package limits depending on the plan | Appealing for professional websites with a German provider focus |
| Webnode | Multilingual websites, small international projects | Multilingual support, easy to use, lean structure | Fewer extensibility options | Well suited when multiple language versions are important |
| one.com | Price-conscious users, simple websites, hosting customers | Combination of hosting, domain and builder | Design and feature set depends on the chosen package | Practical for simple projects with a hosting focus |
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Important when comparing providers
Providers differ not only in price but also in domain, email, storage, e-commerce features, AI tools, contract length, data protection, support and extensibility. For this reason, it's worth taking a close look at the specific plans and not just the name of the builder.
Recommendation
How to find the right website builder
The best website builder is not automatically the provider with the most features. What matters is whether the offering fits your project, your budget and your technical requirements.
For simple websites:
look for ease of use, templates, domain, email and fair contract terms.
For businesses:
check data protection, support, SEO features, legal compliance and professional email addresses.
For online shops:
compare payment methods, product limits, shipping features, fees and extensibility.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about website builders
How much does a website builder cost?
Costs depend on the provider and the chosen plan. Basic plans often start at a low monthly rate. For ad-free websites, own domains, email accounts, shop features or marketing tools, higher costs may apply.
Can I create a professional website with a website builder?
Yes — for many small and medium-sized projects this is entirely possible. Modern builders provide professional designs, mobile optimisation, SEO features and extensions. High-quality content, good images and a clear structure are important.
Is a website builder suitable for businesses?
Yes, particularly for small businesses, the self-employed, local service providers, medical practices, tradespeople, restaurants or consultancy services. For highly customised corporate portals, a traditional CMS is often better suited.
Can I create an online shop with a website builder?
Many providers offer shop features. For small shops this can be sufficient. For larger shops with many products, integrations or complex shipping and tax rules, a specialised e-commerce system is usually more appropriate.
Do I need programming skills?
No. Website builders are designed to create websites without programming skills. You work with templates, blocks and visual editors.
Can I switch to another provider later?
That depends on the provider. Texts and images can usually be transferred manually. However, the complete design, page structure and special features often cannot be exported automatically.
Is a website builder good for SEO?
Many builders offer basic SEO features. For simple websites that is often sufficient. For demanding SEO projects, self-hosted systems like WordPress usually offer more control and extension options.
Website builders can also differ by specific features or characteristics:
If you want to sell products on your own website, you should look for a website builder with a shop.
If you place a high value on ad-free service, choose an ad-free website builder.
If you don't yet own a domain, you can benefit from a website builder with a domain.
If you're looking for an especially comfortable and straightforward way to create your own website, choose a website builder with AI features and take advantage of the many benefits of artificial intelligence when creating content.
If you require a server located in Germany, take a look at suitable offers under website builders — Germany.
If you require a server located in Austria, take a look at suitable offers under website builders — Austria.
If you require a server located in Switzerland, take a look at suitable offers under website builders — Switzerland.
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