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Free alternatives to Squarespace

Squarespace by Squarespace: Hosted website builder with designer templates. Pricing: subscription. Here are 2 free options that cover the same job.

Alternative	Type	Platforms	Best for
WordPress.orgFree software; you pay for hosting.	Open source	Self-hosted	Any kind of website, with thousands of themes	Get it
Ghost	Open source	Self-hosted	Blogs, newsletters and paid memberships	Get it
SquarespaceThe paid original	Subscription	–	Website builder	Visit

The alternatives in detail

Open source

Best for: Any kind of website, with thousands of themes.

Free software; you pay for hosting.

Runs on: Self-hosted

Open source

Best for: Blogs, newsletters and paid memberships.

Runs on: Self-hosted

Is there a free alternative to Squarespace?

Yes. WordPress.org is a strong free option for any kind of website, with thousands of themes. Other choices include Ghost.

Which Squarespace alternative is open source?

WordPress.org, Ghost are open source.