Squarespace alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Squarespace: no free plan, only a trial, and less layout freedom than Wix or Webflow. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Squarespace, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Wix currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Framer	Free plan + paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows	4 of 4	59.6

1. FramerTop pick
Best for: Designers and startups who want animated, polished sites built like a design file
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Squarespace
Similar design polish with freer layout, animation and a free plan to start.
Pros
Canvas editing that feels familiar to Figma users
Easy scroll and hover animations
Free plan for trying ideas before paying
Cons
Page, CMS and bandwidth limits tied to each site plan
Extra editors cost more per month
No serious built-in ecommerce
Visit Framer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Framer a good Squarespace alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, on a Framer domain
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Basic plan
$10 per month (yearly billing)
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$30 per month (yearly billing)
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra editors
$20/month each, viewers free
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Squarespace alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Squarespace alternative for most people

Wix

Free plan and a more flexible drag-and-drop editor with a bigger app market.

Best Squarespace alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Webflow

Much finer design control and a stronger CMS for marketing teams.

Best Squarespace alternative for Mac

Framer

Similar design polish with freer layout, animation and a free plan to start.

Best Squarespace alternative for Windows

Framer

Similar design polish with freer layout, animation and a free plan to start.

Best Squarespace alternative for iPhone and Android

WordPress.com

Plugins and portability if you might want to self-host WordPress later.

Best Squarespace alternative for working in the browser

Format

Portfolio-focused builder with client proofing tools for photographers.

Squarespace alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Squarespace?

Wix ranks first right now. Free plan and a more flexible drag-and-drop editor with a bigger app market. Webflow and Framer follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Squarespace?

Yes. Wix (free plan + paid), Webflow (free plan + paid), Framer (free plan + paid) and WordPress.com (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Squarespace?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Squarespace?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; less layout freedom than Wix or Webflow; basic plan charges a fee on online store sales.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Squarespace, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.