Hostinger Website Builder vs Squarespace: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Hostinger sells its website builder with hosting included. The headline monthly price is a promotional rate on a 48-month term paid upfront; the plan then renews at a higher monthly rate.
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 hostinger.com and squarespace.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Cloud Startup, Premium, Unlimited
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Premium, Unlimited and Cloud Startup promo prices on a 48-month term and renewal rates.
- 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: Hostinger Website Builder checked Nov 9, 2026, Squarespace checked Nov 9, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Hostinger Website Builder lists 3 entries (Cloud Startup, Premium, Unlimited); Squarespace lists 4 (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Hostinger Website Builder: Premium $1.99/mo, promo price. 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. Hostinger Website Builder: none in the published plan table. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Hostinger Website Builder: “Plans (48-month term)”. Squarespace: “Plans”.
Hostinger Website Builder plans and prices
| Plan | Promo price | Paid today | Renews at | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Startup | $7.99/mo | $383.52 | $25.99/mo | Unlimited |
| Premium | $1.99/mo | $95.52 | $10.99/mo | Up to 3 |
| Unlimited | $2.79/mo | $133.92 | $16.99/mo | Unlimited |
From hostinger.com, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Hostinger Website Builder 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 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Squarespace pricing.
FAQ
How much does Hostinger Website Builder cost?
Premium, Unlimited and Cloud Startup promo prices on a 48-month term and renewal rates. (checked Nov 9, 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 9, 2026).
Do Hostinger Website Builder and Squarespace have a free option?
Hostinger Website Builder: none in the published plan table. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Hostinger Website Builder or Squarespace?
Lowest listed paid tier: Hostinger Website Builder Premium $1.99/mo, promo price; Squarespace Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month) (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: hostinger.com (checked Nov 9, 2026) and squarespace.com (checked Nov 9, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-09)
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