Last updated: 23 October 2026 · By Maurice, freeehouse team · About 3 minutes to read
How do the providers differ on price?
All prices taken from the providers' price and plan pages, retrieved on 22 and 23 October 2026.
| Provider | Entry price | mid-range plan long term | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix | Light €14 per month, annual | Core €25 per month | plus tax |
| Jimdo | Start €12 per month for 12 months | Grow €20 per month | including VAT |
| IONOS | Starter €6 for 6 months, then €12 | Plus €1 for 12 months, then €18 | including VAT |
| STRATO | Basic €0 in the first month, then €7 | Plus €1 for 12 months, then €12 | including VAT |
| Squarespace | Basic €13.09 per month, annual | Core €20.23 per month | price page contradicts itself |
| WordPress.com | Personal US$4 per month, annual | Business US$25 per month | excluding tax |
What's included?
| Provider | Domain | Email mailbox | Subpages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix | 1 year free | no, extra via Google Workspace | not stated in the overview |
| Jimdo | first term free | no, connection and forwarding | Start 10, Grow 50 |
| IONOS | 1 year free | yes, 2 to 50 GB | not stated in the overview |
| STRATO | yes | yes | Basic 5, Plus 100, Pro 500 |
| Squarespace | separate subscription | Core: first year free | not stated in the overview |
Can I take my site with me?
| Provider | Export according to provider |
|---|---|
| Wix | not possible, the site only runs on Wix servers |
| Jimdo | content doesn't come along when the domain moves |
| IONOS | no data export once cancellation takes effect |
| STRATO | static copy only, for example with HTTrack |
| Squarespace | selected content as a WordPress file |
| Self-hosted WordPress | yes, completely |
How do I cancel?
| Provider | Where | Special feature |
|---|---|---|
| Wix | Premium subscriptions | domain isn't cancelled with it |
| Jimdo | Subscription | usually one month in advance |
| IONOS | Contracts and subscriptions | whole contract or a single service |
| STRATO | Customer login | one month's notice, cancelling the package takes the domains with it |
| Squarespace | Billing, Subscriptions | domain and email are separate subscriptions |
Which website builder suits whom?
- Wix: if you enjoy designing freely and have the time.
- Jimdo: if you want a simple site from a German provider and can manage with few subpages.
- IONOS: if you want website, domain and mailbox from one place.
- STRATO: if you want to build it yourself cheaply for the long term and need lots of subpages.
- Squarespace: if beautiful templates matter to you, creatives for example.
- WordPress: if you want control and ownership and will take care of maintenance.
Each provider has its own pages on costs, cancellation, alternatives and pros and cons: Wix, Jimdo, IONOS, STRATO, Squarespace, WordPress.
Which providers do our customers come from?
Of the first 35 businesses that signed up with freeehouse in October 2026, 12 came from Jimdo, 8 from Wix, 5 each from STRATO and IONOS, 4 from Squarespace and one with a self-built site. The most common reasons: no time for upkeep, the site looks dated, and costs have risen over the years.
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Frequently asked questions
Which website builder is cheapest?
After all promotions end, according to the price pages, STRATO at €7 (Basic) and €12 (Plus) per month including VAT.
Which website builder includes an email mailbox?
IONOS and STRATO, according to their plan pages. With Wix and Squarespace, email runs through Google Workspace, and with Jimdo Start and Grow through forwarding.
Can I export my site from a website builder?
Not completely from any of the big builders. A self-hosted WordPress site, on the other hand, can be taken with you.
Which website builder is the best?
None for everyone. It depends on whether you design it yourself, how many pages you need and whether independence matters to you.
Sources
- Wix: Premiumpakete und Preise, accessed 23 October 2026
- Jimdo: Preise und Pakete, accessed 23 October 2026
- IONOS: Homepage-Baukasten, Tarife, accessed 23 October 2026
- STRATO: Homepage-Baukasten, Tarife, accessed 23 October 2026
- Squarespace: Preise, accessed 23 October 2026
- WordPress.com: Preise, accessed 23 October 2026
- Wix Help Center: Exporting or embedding your Wix site elsewhere, accessed 23 October 2026
- Squarespace Help: Exporting your site, accessed 23 October 2026
Providers' prices and terms change often. What counts is what's in your customer account and your contract. Not legal advice.
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