How we compare to Squarespace, Wix and WordPress
The big builders give you a blank template and a support line. We give you a finished site and an editor that’s hard to get wrong, for a lot less.
| Feature | SiteBrite | Squarespace | Wix | WordPress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $8, or $24 with Business (billed yearly) | $19–29 | about $17 | $25, or $25–35 hosting |
| Who builds the site | We convert your current site with AI | You, from a template | You, from a template | You or a developer |
| Updates and security | Handled for you | Handled for you | Handled for you | You update plugins and themes |
| Hard to break the design | Yes: you edit content, not layout | Mostly | No: free-form layout | No |
| Page speed | Very fast static pages | Good | Varies | Varies with plugins |
| Help when you’re stuck | Free support requests; quoted work by a person | Included support | Included support | Depends on your host |
| Custom features | AI changes, priced before they run | Limited to their features | Apps marketplace | Plugins or a developer |
| Online booking | $5/mo add-on, or in Business | Separate Scheduling subscription, from $16/mo | From the Core plan ($29/mo) | A plugin, often paid |
| Email newsletters | $4/mo add-on, or in Business | Email Campaigns, from about $5–10/mo | Its own email tool, priced by list size | A plugin or Mailchimp |
| A chat that answers visitors | $7/mo add-on, or in Business | Not built in | An app, or a live chat you staff | A plugin, often paid |
| Review requests and signed waivers | $2/mo each, or in Business | Not built in | Apps from the marketplace | Plugins |
Prices are each company’s starting prices as listed in October 2026. Check their sites for current pricing.
What a site really costs over a year
| Option | First year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SiteBrite | $96, launch fee waived | Converted for you. Changes you make yourself are free. |
| Squarespace | $228–348 | You build the site yourself from a template. |
| Wix | about $204 | You build it yourself. Free-form layout is easy to break. |
| WordPress | $300, or $300–420 hosting | You or a developer keep plugins and themes updated. |
The tools you’d pay for one by one, built in
Booking, newsletters, review requests, a chat that answers and signed waivers usually mean five subscriptions, about $174 a month. Here each is a small add-on, or all of them come with Business for $16 a month more, billed yearly.
| What you need | On its own | Here |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | $10/mo Calendly Standard | $5/mo |
| Email newsletters | $13/mo Mailchimp Essentials, 500 contacts | $4/mo |
| Asking customers for reviews | $75/mo NiceJob Reviews | $3/mo |
| A website chat that answers questions | $57/mo Tidio Starter with Lyro AI | $7/mo |
| Signed waivers and forms | $19/mo Smartwaiver Basic | $2/mo |
| All five | $174/mo | $21/mo, or $16/mo with Business |
Entry prices for one person, billed yearly where offered, as listed in October 2026. Check each company’s site for current pricing. Business also includes payment requests; payment links from Stripe or Square are free, so they aren’t counted here.
Is it right for you?
SiteBrite is a good fit if you…
- run a local business and want a site that looks professional
- mostly change words, photos, hours and specials
- would rather pay for the occasional change than for a support plan you rarely use
Another builder may suit you better if you…
- want to design every page yourself, pixel by pixel
- need a large online store with inventory today
- want a phone number to call whenever you need help
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