Free website builders are everywhere — but the word free means very different things on different platforms. Some give you a genuinely usable website at no cost. Others use free plans as a funnel to push you toward paid upgrades within the first week.
This guide covers 15 free website builders honestly — what the free plan actually includes, where it falls short, and who each platform makes sense for. No ratings out of 5. No fake testimonials. Just practical information to help you pick the right one.
What to Look for in a Free Website Builder
Before the list, here is what actually separates a useful free plan from a frustrating one:
What matters:
Is your site mobile-responsive without extra work?
Does it load fast on a phone with average internet speed?
Can someone find you on Google (basic SEO)?
Can you add a contact form or link to WhatsApp?
Is the free subdomain reasonably professional-looking?
What to be cautious about:
Forced ads on your visitors' screens (not just your own branding — actual ads)
Storage limits so low that adding a few photos maxes you out
No path to a custom domain without paying significantly
Platforms that have been stagnant or declining in support
The 15 Free Website Builders
1. MyEasyPage
Free plan: Up to 10 links, basic page sections (bio, socials, FAQs, testimonials, contact), basic analytics, myeasypage.com subdomain, branding visible Paid plans: Starter ₹299/year, Pro ₹699/year, Premium ₹1,299/year Best for: Freelancers, coaches, service providers, creators in India
MyEasyPage is less of a traditional website builder and more of a personal page and bio link platform — but for a lot of people, that is exactly what they need. The free plan gives you a clean page with sections for your bio, links, social handles, FAQs, testimonials, and a contact form. It loads fast and looks decent on mobile.
The limitations on the free plan are real: 10 links maximum, branding visible on the page, no custom domain, no blog, no SEO settings. These are not hidden — they are clearly stated.
Where it gets interesting is the paid plans. Pro at ₹699/year (~₹58/month) includes custom domain, full SEO settings, appointment booking, a shop for up to 5 products, blog posts, and advanced analytics. For an Indian freelancer or coach who would otherwise pay ₹5,000–₹15,000 for a basic website, this is meaningful value.
Start with the free plan if you want to try it out or just need a simple page with your links and contact info. Upgrade to Pro if you need a booking system, shop, or want your page to rank on Google.
2. WordPress.com
Free plan: 3GB storage, WordPress.com subdomain, basic themes, no plugins Paid plans: Personal $4/month, Premium $8/month, Business $25/month Best for: Bloggers and content-heavy sites
WordPress.com (not to be confused with self-hosted WordPress.org) runs on the world's most-used CMS. The free plan is usable for blogging — you get a reasonable subdomain, basic themes, and the core blogging experience.
The catch: no plugins on the free plan, WordPress.com branding in the footer, limited storage, and no custom domain. The editor has improved over the years with the Gutenberg block editor, but it can feel overbuilt for simple needs.
If you plan to run a content-heavy blog and eventually upgrade, WordPress.com is a reasonable starting point. If you just need a simple professional page, it is probably more than you need.
3. Wix
Free plan: Wix subdomain, 500MB storage, Wix ads shown on your site, 500MB bandwidth Paid plans: Light $17/month, Core $29/month Best for: Users who want drag-and-drop design freedom
Wix has one of the most flexible drag-and-drop editors of any website builder. You can place elements anywhere on the page, choose from 800+ templates, and build something that looks custom without touching code.
The free plan drawback is real: Wix shows ads on your site. Not subtle made with Wix branding — actual banner ads. This makes the free plan unsuitable for any professional or business use. You need to be on a paid plan for a clean, professional result.
For users who prioritise design control and are prepared to pay, Wix is worth considering. For anyone wanting a professional free presence, look elsewhere.
4. Google Sites
Free plan: Unlimited pages, no ads, no branding, Google Drive integration, supports custom domain Paid plans: None — completely free Best for: Internal documentation, simple project pages, Google Workspace users
Google Sites is genuinely free with no upsell. No ads on your site, no Google branding in the footer, and you can even connect a custom domain. The trade-off is design — the templates are limited and functional rather than beautiful. There is no blog, no e-commerce, no SEO controls beyond basic meta descriptions.
If you need a simple informational page or internal team wiki and already live in Google Workspace, this is a zero-cost solution that will not embarrass you. For a public-facing professional or business website, the design ceiling will frustrate you quickly.
5. Carrd
Free plan: 3 sites, basic templates, carrd.co subdomain Paid plans: Pro Lite $19/year, Pro Standard $49/year Best for: Clean single-page sites, landing pages, simple portfolios
Carrd is a favourite in the minimalist design community for a reason — the output looks clean and the editor is straightforward. It focuses entirely on single-page sites, which makes it limited but fast.
The free plan allows 3 sites with basic templates. Custom domains, forms, and embeds require a paid plan, which starts at $19/year — one of the most affordable paid upgrades on this list.
If you need a simple landing page or portfolio that loads fast and looks sharp, Carrd is worth trying. It is not suitable for multi-page sites, blogs, or anything that needs to grow.
6. Weebly
Free plan: Weebly subdomain, 500MB storage, basic e-commerce (with transaction fees), SEO tools Paid plans: Personal $10/month, Professional $12/month Best for: Small businesses wanting basic online selling
Weebly was acquired by Square and has been largely rebuilt around the Square ecosystem. The free plan includes basic e-commerce functionality — you can list products and accept payments — but Square takes transaction fees.
The templates feel a bit dated compared to newer builders, and Weebly branding appears on free sites. Development on the platform has slowed since the Square acquisition, which is worth keeping in mind for long-term use.
If you are already in the Square ecosystem for payments, Weebly makes sense. For everyone else, more actively maintained platforms are a better bet.
7. Webflow
Free plan: Webflow subdomain, 2 pages, 50 CMS items, limited bandwidth Paid plans: Basic $14/month, CMS $23/month Best for: Professional designers and developers
Webflow is a professional-grade tool. It generates clean, semantic HTML and CSS, supports complex animations and interactions, and gives designers code-level control through a visual interface. Nothing else on this list comes close for design professionals.
The free plan is very limited (2 pages), and the platform has a steep learning curve that will frustrate beginners. If you know what CSS flexbox and grid are and you want pixel-perfect control, Webflow is worth the investment. If you do not, start somewhere else.
8. Notion (as a website)
Free plan: Unlimited pages, public sharing, collaboration Paid plans: Plus $8/month, Business $15/month Best for: Documentation, knowledge bases, portfolios for developers/academics
Notion is not a website builder, but you can make a Notion page public and share the URL. With third-party tools like Super.so, you can map a custom domain to it and style it further.
For developers, academics, or anyone whose audience expects a utility-first page rather than a designed website, a Notion-based site can work well. For general business or creator use, it lacks the design control and professional polish that website builders provide.
9. Strikingly
Free plan: One site, Strikingly subdomain, 5GB monthly bandwidth, basic e-commerce Paid plans: Limited $8/month, Pro $16/month Best for: Quick single-page business sites
Strikingly produces clean one-page websites with a simple section-based editor. Setup is fast, mobile-responsiveness is automatic, and the templates look modern enough for basic business use.
Limitations: one site on free plan, Strikingly branding, limited multi-page support. It sits in a similar space to Carrd but with slightly more functionality and slightly less design elegance.
10. Canva Websites
Free plan: Canva subdomain, design-forward templates Paid plans: Part of Canva Pro at ₹4,000/year Best for: Canva users who need a simple visual page
If you already use Canva for graphics, their website builder lets you turn a Canva design into a publishable webpage. The output looks beautiful — as you would expect from Canva — but it is essentially a static designed page rather than a functional website. No blog, no real SEO, no dynamic content.
Best for a one-time portfolio, event page, or visual landing page. Not suitable as a primary web presence for a business.
11. Jimdo
Free plan: Jimdo subdomain, basic pages, AI-assisted setup Paid plans: Start $9/month, Grow $15/month Best for: Absolute beginners who want the fastest possible setup
Jimdo's AI builder asks you five questions and generates a website. It is the fastest way to get something online. The result is generic but functional.
The free plan has Jimdo branding and limited storage. For someone who has never built a website and just needs something running today, Jimdo removes all friction. For anyone with more than basic needs, the limitations appear quickly.
Blogger is Google's original blogging platform and has been largely unchanged for years. It is completely free — no storage limits, no premium tier, custom domain support at no cost. AdSense integration is built in.
The negatives: the templates look dated, the editor has not kept up with modern alternatives, and the platform feels like it is in maintenance mode rather than active development. For a hobby blog with no design ambitions, it works. For anything professional, the dated aesthetic is hard to overcome.
Mailchimp's website builder is not really a general website builder — it is a landing page tool optimised for email list growth. If you are running email campaigns through Mailchimp and need a clean page to capture signups, it works well and integrates directly with your lists.
As a standalone website, it is too limited. The design options are narrow and the functionality does not extend beyond landing page basics.
14. Tilda
Free plan: One site, 50 pages, Tilda subdomain, basic blocks Paid plans: Personal $10/month, Business $20/month Best for: Long-form storytelling and editorial content
Tilda's block-based editor is built for content that benefits from careful visual layout — long-form articles, brand stories, editorial pages. The free plan allows 50 pages on one site, which is generous. Custom domains require a paid plan.
The learning curve for Tilda's Zero Block feature (which allows fully custom layouts) is real, but the standard block library covers most content needs well. If your primary goal is visually engaging long-form content, Tilda is worth exploring.
15. Dorik
Free plan: One site, Dorik subdomain, basic templates Paid plans: Personal $4.92/month, Agency $12.42/month Best for: Clean modern websites for users who find Wix overwhelming
Dorik is a newer, less well-known builder focused on clean design and a simpler editor than Wix. The template quality is high and the editor is less cluttered. The community and resource base is smaller since it is a newer platform.
The free plan is limited, but the paid plans are affordable. Worth considering if you want Wix-level design flexibility with a less complex interface.
Comparison by Use Case
For creators and freelancers in India
MyEasyPage (free or Pro) or Carrd. MyEasyPage gives more sections and is built for the Indian market. Carrd is better if you want pure design simplicity.
For bloggers
WordPress.com or Blogger if you want pure blogging. MyEasyPage Pro if you want blogging combined with a professional profile and bio link.
For small businesses
MyEasyPage Pro for Indian businesses (booking, shop, contact, SEO). Weebly if you are in the Square ecosystem. Wix if you need complex multi-page design.
For designers and developers
Webflow — nothing else competes at that level of design control.
For the absolute simplest setup
Jimdo or Google Sites. Both are live in under 15 minutes with no learning curve.
What "Free Plan" Actually Means on Each Platform
Platform
Branding on Free?
Custom Domain Free?
Ads on Site?
Blog Free?
MyEasyPage
Yes (removable on Starter)
No
No
No (Pro plan)
WordPress.com
Yes
No
No
Yes
Wix
Yes
No
Yes — banner ads
No
Google Sites
No
Yes
No
No
Carrd
Yes
No
No
No
Weebly
Yes
No
No
No
Webflow
Yes
No
No
No
Blogger
No
Yes
No
Yes
Canva
Yes
No
No
No
Common Mistakes When Choosing a Free Website Builder
Picking based on the homepage, not the free plan. Every website builder's marketing page looks impressive. Check what the free plan actually includes before signing up.
Not testing on mobile before publishing. Your visitors are on their phones. Build on desktop if you want, but preview and test on an actual phone before going live.
Ignoring the upgrade path. If you will eventually need a custom domain, check what that costs before committing to a platform. Wix's paid plans are significantly more expensive than alternatives like MyEasyPage or Carrd.
Building on a platform that is declining. Weebly's development has slowed since the Square acquisition. Blogger has been in maintenance mode for years. Platforms that are not actively developed tend to fall behind on performance, security, and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a free website actually rank on Google?
Yes, but it depends on the platform and the plan. Most free plans on shared subdomains (wix.com/yourname, wordpress.com/yourname) do rank, but the subdomain itself does not build your brand. For genuine SEO with custom meta settings and a custom domain, you need a paid plan on most platforms.
Is a free website professional enough for a business?
For a first web presence — yes, if the platform does not show intrusive ads. For an established business trying to build trust, a custom domain (which usually requires a paid plan) makes a significant difference. The subdomain signals you are using a free tool.
What is the cheapest way to get a professional website in India?
MyEasyPage Starter at ₹299/year for basic branding removal, or Pro at ₹699/year for a full-featured professional page with custom domain, booking, and SEO. These are among the most affordable paid plans available for Indian users, billed annually.
Should I start free or pay from the beginning?
Start free on whichever platform seems right, use it for a week or two to see if it fits how you work, then decide about upgrading. Most platforms make it easy to upgrade without losing your content.
Can I switch platforms later?
Yes, but it involves rebuilding your content on the new platform. Chose carefully, especially if you invest significant time in setting up your page. Platforms that export your content (even as HTML) are preferable to those that do not.
Summary
There is no single best free website builder — it depends on what you need.
Just need a professional page with your bio, links, and contact info in India: MyEasyPage free plan or Starter (₹299/year)
Running a blog as your main channel: WordPress.com free or Blogger
Need the cleanest, fastest single-page site: Carrd
Want maximum design freedom and will pay for it: Wix
Absolute zero cost, no frills: Google Sites or Blogger
Professional design with code-level control: Webflow
Test before you commit, check what the free plan actually includes (not just what the pricing page says), and pick the platform you will actually keep using.
