Best Website Builders - How to Build a Website for $3 Per Month

Overview

This is a non-sponsored, personal-experience comparison of six website builders. The goal is to help viewers pick the best option for their needs (and budget), with a focus on “the good, the bad, and when each one is best.”

Overall structure / goal

• The speaker tests and reviews multiple website builders used for many business websites.
• For each builder, the video covers:
  • key features
  • pros/cons
  • pricing ranges
  • who it’s best for
• It ends with a recommendation aimed at beginner priorities: ease + low cost.

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1) WordPress.org (WordPress + hosting)

Core concepts / features

• Free and open-source, but requires separate web hosting.
• Emphasizes power + extensibility:
  • A “no-code” editing approach (coding can still help customize)
  • A large ecosystem of plugins (stated: 60,000+)
  • SEO and added functionality, including e-commerce via plugins
  • Visual drag-and-drop page building via Elementor
  • Many themes/templates to start from

Pros highlighted

• Very powerful and scalable
• Strong plugin + theme ecosystem for many site types
• Potentially one of the cheapest routes to a strong website (software is free; costs mainly come from hosting)
• Mentions Hostinger as a recommended hosting option (with an aggressive discount claim)

Cons / cautions

• Steep learning curve and more troubleshooting
• Not ideal if you want to build quickly without investing time

Best for

• People who want maximum control and scalability and are willing to learn
• Users comfortable working with plugins/themes (or willing to troubleshoot)

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2) Wix

Core concepts / features

• Started in 2006 and positioned as highly beginner-friendly
• Drag-and-drop editor and templates for fast setup
• Includes Wix ADI (AI tools to help with content/design)
• Option to add code for customization (Wix Code)
• Built-in e-commerce capabilities
• Mentions 24/7 customer service and community learning resources

Pricing notes

• Cheapest paid plan starts around $16/month
• Has a free plan, but:
  • no custom domain
  • Wix branding is present
  • the speaker recommends upgrading for a professional site

Pros highlighted

• Very intuitive and fast to build (often “under an hour”)
• Good templates and an easy editing workflow

Cons / cautions

• Template lock-in after publishing (hard to switch later)
• Free plan is limited for professional branding
• Not ideal for complex/large-company sites
• More expensive than the cheapest options (still described as “affordable”)

Best for

• Beginners who want speed and simplicity
• Small businesses needing a clean site quickly, with optional e-commerce

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3) Hostinger Website Builder (with optional WordPress)

Core concepts / features

• Described as beginner-friendly with a drag-and-drop editor and professional templates
• Includes multiple AI tools:
  • AI writer for content generation
  • AI heat map to infer where visitors look (to place key info)
• Can use either Hostinger’s builder or WordPress (Hostinger originally as WordPress hosting)

Pricing notes

• Positioned as the cheapest option on the list
• Recommended “premium web hosting” deal: under $3/month (with a discount code), claimed to support up to 100 websites
• Includes free domain, free SSL, and 100GB storage (as stated)

Pros highlighted

• Low cost
• Easy usability and fast website speeds
• AI assistance and templates
• Mentions e-commerce options
• Strong customer support

Cons / cautions

• Less flexibility/customizability for very complex sites
• Not recommended for e-commerce compared to Shopify
• Migration/export is harder later (content exporting can be “a hassle”)
• Fewer integrations than some competitors

Best for

• Most beginners wanting a professional result quickly at the lowest price

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4) Webflow

Core concepts / features

• Positioned more for professional designers than complete beginners
• Strong visual customization via visual CSS grid
• Responsive design handled automatically across screen sizes
• Includes CMS and e-commerce capabilities

Pricing notes

• Free starter plan available (not recommended for a professional site)
• Paid plans: about $14/month (billed yearly) / $18/month monthly tier for site features
• E-commerce plans separate: around $29–$74/month depending on tier

Pros highlighted

• Maximum design flexibility
• Great for unique sites without heavy coding (though there is still a learning curve)
• Mentions tutorials/courses and good customer service

Cons / cautions

• Harder learning curve than most other tools (compared to WordPress-level difficulty)
• Not ideal if you need something fast with minimal learning

Best for

• Designers, startups, and teams wanting advanced layout/design control (and willing to learn)

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5) Shopify

Core concepts / features

• Best known for e-commerce, framed as purpose-built for selling products
• Builder described as not fully drag-and-drop; more of a hybrid workflow
• Strong template ecosystem
• Mentions many free themes; premium themes cost extra
• Includes a pricing deal via a special link; also claims you don’t need a credit card for the first days

Pricing notes

• Promotional deal: $1/month for first 3 months
• After: starts around $39/month billed monthly; about $29/month billed yearly

Pros highlighted

• E-commerce-first design and strong fit for product stores
• Easy to start an online store (speaker shares personal success)
• Alternatives exist (WooCommerce, Wix/Hostinger e-commerce), but Shopify is framed as best for the job

Cons / cautions

• Premium themes can add cost
• Generally priced for commerce needs rather than “cheap brochure sites”

Best for

• Businesses where selling products (physical or digital) is the primary goal

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6) Squarespace

Core concepts / features

• Long-time favorite of the speaker; used for a photography website, but claimed suitable for many site types
• Strong emphasis on templates and “few clicks” customization
• Editor improvements mentioned (recent changes)
• Editing workflow is block-based (select content blocks and drag into layout), but not full drag-and-drop
• Includes a strong blogging platform
• Supports add-ons/integrations

Pricing notes

• Free trial available
• Plans start around $16/month when paying annually; higher for advanced commerce
• Monthly plans cost more (speaker provides ranges up to $65/month depending on tier)

Pros highlighted

• Beautiful templates (design-centric value)
• Relatively easy editor for beginners
• Blogging and integrations/add-ons

Cons / cautions

• Not the cheapest
• Not as easy as Wix/Hostinger (but still manageable for beginners)

Best for

• Beginners who want strong design aesthetics and blogging capabilities

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Final recommendation logic (as stated)

• If you’re a beginner, want least learning time, and want to spend the least money, the speaker recommends Hostinger.
• The video also claims you can’t go wrong with any option, since each has pros/cons depending on your needs.

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Main speaker/source

• Mak ton videos / channel host (the speaker; name appears as “Mak ton” in the transcript, likely the creator’s channel identity)
• No company is sponsored (explicitly stated)