A plain comparison of cost, time and ownership, including when a builder is the better choice.
Short answer: Wix and Squarespace are fine if you will actually build and maintain the site yourself. If you are on job sites all week, the cheapest option is usually the one that is finished: a site someone else builds, that you review before paying.
As of October 2026, independent comparison sites list entry plans on both Wix and Squarespace at under $20 a month on annual billing, and business level plans at around $39 a month. Prices and plan names change often, so check each provider before you decide. See this independent comparison for a current overview.
The monthly fee is only part of the cost. Add the domain, any paid add-ons you need for forms or bookings, and the hours you spend building and updating the site.
If you like tinkering, want full control, and have a free weekend, a builder gets you online today for a small monthly fee. If you only need a one page listing, it is hard to beat.
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If an hour of your time is worth more than the monthly fee, having the site built can come out ahead in the first year. You also skip the learning curve.
We build a preview of your site first, so you see it before you pay. $490 one time, then an optional $39 a month for hosting and updates. You can leave any time and keep the site.
This guide does not make claims about any provider beyond the cited public price comparison. Check current prices on each provider's own site.