GoDaddy vs Squarespace: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
GoDaddy’s website builder is now sold as Airo AI Builder. Each plan includes a monthly allowance of AI credits, and paid plans come with a free domain.
Squarespace sells four website plans. Each has a monthly price and a lower price when you pay annually. The plans also differ in card processing rates, online store transaction fees and the AI credits included.
Listed A to Z, from godaddy.com and squarespace.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Starter, Professional, Ultimate
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Starter $9.99/mo, Professional $24.99/mo, Ultimate $99.99/mo billed annually.
- Main price table
- Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: GoDaddy checked Nov 10, 2026, Squarespace checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. GoDaddy lists 4 entries (Free, Starter, Professional, Ultimate); Squarespace lists 4 (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced).
- Lowest listed paid tier. GoDaddy: Starter $9.99/mo. Squarespace: Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month). Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. GoDaddy: Free: $0. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. GoDaddy: “Plans (billed annually)”. Squarespace: “Plans”.
GoDaddy plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 AI credits a month; unlimited preview sites and apps; no card required |
| Starter | $9.99/month | 150 AI credits a month; publish 1 site or app |
| Professional | $24.99/month | 300 AI credits a month; up to 10 sites; payments and bookings |
| Ultimate | $99.99/month | 750 AI credits a month |
Annual-billing prices as displayed. Paid plans include a free custom domain.
From godaddy.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: GoDaddy pricing.
Squarespace plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Card rates (Squarespace Payments) | AI credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $25/mo | $19/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 10 (one-time) |
| Core | $39/mo | $29/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 20 / month |
| Plus | $65/mo | $49/mo | from 2.7% + $0.30 | 40 / month |
| Advanced | $139/mo | $99/mo | from 2.5% + $0.30 | 120 / month |
Basic lists a 2% online store transaction fee; Core, Plus and Advanced list no fees on online store transactions. Squarespace notes card rates differ by country (its page also shows 3.2% + $0.30 for some cases).
From squarespace.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Squarespace pricing.
FAQ
How much does GoDaddy cost?
Free, Starter $9.99/mo, Professional $24.99/mo, Ultimate $99.99/mo billed annually. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Squarespace cost?
Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do GoDaddy and Squarespace have a free option?
GoDaddy: Free: $0. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, GoDaddy or Squarespace?
Lowest listed paid tier: GoDaddy Starter $9.99/mo; Squarespace Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month) (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, GoDaddy or Squarespace?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: godaddy.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and squarespace.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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