A Free Alternative to Squarespace - Built For You
Squarespace makes beautiful websites, but you build them yourself and the price keeps climbing. Hoot Free Website flips the model: our team designs and builds your professional 5-page website at no cost. You only pay $15 per month for managed hosting once your site is live.
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Why business owners are leaving Squarespace
The price keeps going up.
Since Squarespace's 2024 private equity acquisition, subscribers have faced significant renewal increases, with plans now starting around $16-$23 per month for a business-ready site - before add-ons. You are paying more each year for the same DIY tool.
It is still DIY.
Squarespace gives you templates and an editor. The design, the content, the SEO setup, the ongoing updates - that is all on you. Most business owners do not have those hours to spare.
You pay extra for growth tools.
Email marketing, invoicing, and scheduling are add-ons or higher tiers on Squarespace. With Hoot Free Website, the HootBiz CRM and marketing platform is included at no extra cost.
Squarespace vs. Hoot Free Website
| Squarespace | Hoot Free Website | |
|---|---|---|
| Website design and build | You do it yourself | Built free by our team |
| Monthly cost | ~$16-$23+/mo (and rising) | $15/mo flat |
| CRM and marketing tools | Add-ons / higher tiers | HootBiz included free |
| SEO setup | DIY | Google SEO Essentials included |
| AI search visibility | DIY | Included |
| Human support team | Help docs and chat | Real team, real updates |
| Contract | No | No - cancel anytime |
Competitor pricing as of July 2026, subject to change.
What you get - completely free
A professionally designed website up to 5 pages, customized to your brand's colors, fonts, and style. Stock photos and video included. Content editing and organization so your pages read clearly and rank. Google SEO Essentials wired up from day one, plus AI Visibility so modern AI-powered search engines can find and recommend your business. And the HootBiz CRM and marketing platform - leads, pipeline, appointments, email campaigns, invoicing, reviews, and automations - integrated directly into your new site.
Frequently asked questions
Is this really a free alternative to Squarespace?+
Yes. The design and build of your 5-page website costs nothing. Your only cost is $15 per month for managed hosting once the site is live - less than Squarespace's entry business pricing, with the build done for you.
Can I move my Squarespace site content over?+
Absolutely. We will migrate your existing content, refine it, and rebuild your site in our platform. You can keep your existing domain, and if you transfer it to Hoot Host, domain renewal is free.
How long does the build take?+
Most websites are completed in 2-3 weeks. Some projects may take up to 30 business days.
What if I need more than 5 pages?+
The Free Website plan covers up to 5 basic content pages plus a blog. If you need more, check out our higher-level website plans at hoot.host.
Is there a contract?+
No. Cancel anytime. Since your website is hosted as part of the $15/month plan, canceling hosting will take your site offline.
Ready to leave the DIY grind behind?
No design fees. No build fees. No renewal surprises. Just $15/mo managed hosting once you're live.
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