31 alternatives to Squarespace
Squarespace is a Content Management Systems (CMS) product. The community recommends 31 alternatives: 28 open source, 31 self-hostable and 28 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Squarespace highlighted.
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About Squarespace
Hosted website builder with designer templates, blogging, online store and domain management.
Quick picks
All alternatives
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Comprehensive CMS for small to medium sized businesses and non-profits.
Open source · GPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Straightforward, well documented, and capable CMS.
Open source · LGPL-2.1Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Build a site or blog in seconds. Bludit uses flat-files (text files in JSON format) to store posts and pages.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Faster and easier management of website contents, scalable for small businesses to large corporations.
Open source · GPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Open source content management system.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Powerful CMS that allows you to create professional websites and scalable web applications.
Open source · LGPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Drag and Drop CMS and online shop.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Advanced content management and publishing platform. The current version is called 'Revolution'.
Open source · GPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Simple, flexible and useful content management system (documentation only available in German).
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Flexible, elegant and easy-to-use CMS.
Open source · GPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Lightweight, mutli-user, flat-file-database Wiki engine. Create pages quickly and edit them in your Web browser using Mardown/HTML/CSS/JS. The main difference with other wiki is that you are encouraged to customize each page style individually.
Open source · AGPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Open-source, self-hosted CMS platform on AWS serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3). TypeScript framework with multi-tenancy, lifecycle hooks, GraphQL API, and AI-assisted development via MCP server. Built for developers at large organizations.
Open source · MIT, proprietarySelf-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
- 0
Open source website builder and Webflow alternative. Webstudio is an advanced visual builder that connects to any headless CMS, supports all CSS properties, and can be hosted anywhere, including with us.
Open source · AGPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with Squarespace
- + Open source (Squarespace is not)
- + Self-hostable (Squarespace is not)
- + Free to use (Squarespace is paid)
Squarespace vs. alternatives
| Service | Open source | Self-hosted | License | Pricing | Platforms | Rating | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squarespace Current | No | No | proprietary | Subscription | Web / iOS / Android | — | — |
| Automad | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Backdrop CMS | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| BigTree CMS | Yes | Yes | LGPL-2.1 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Bludit | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Bolt CMS | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| CMS Made Simple | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Concrete 5 CMS | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Contao | Yes | Yes | LGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| CouchCMS | Yes | Yes | cpal-1-0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| CraftCMS | No | Yes | proprietary | — | — | — | 0 |
| Ghost | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Halo | Yes | Yes | GPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Joomla | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Kirby | No | Yes | proprietary | — | — | — | 0 |
| Microweber | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| MODX | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| october | No | Yes | proprietary | — | — | — | 0 |
| PluXml | Yes | Yes | GPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| REDAXO | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Textpattern | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Typemill | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| TYPO3 | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Umbraco | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Vvveb CMS | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| W | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Wagtail | Yes | Yes | BSD-3-Clause | — | — | — | 0 |
| Webiny | Yes | Yes | MIT, proprietary | — | — | — | 0 |
| Webstudio | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| WinterCMS | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| WonderCMS | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| WordPress | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Squarespace?
Community-recommended alternatives to Squarespace include Automad, Backdrop CMS, BigTree CMS, Bludit, Bolt CMS, and CMS Made Simple. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.
Is there a free alternative to Squarespace?
Yes. Automad, Backdrop CMS, BigTree CMS, Bludit, Bolt CMS, and CMS Made Simple can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.
Is there an open-source alternative to Squarespace?
Yes. Open-source alternatives include Automad, Backdrop CMS, BigTree CMS, Bludit, Bolt CMS, and CMS Made Simple.
Can I self-host an alternative to Squarespace?
Yes. Automad, Backdrop CMS, BigTree CMS, Bludit, Bolt CMS, and CMS Made Simple can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.
Other Content Management Systems (CMS) services
Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Squarespace alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.
- WWebflow
Visual web design tool and hosted CMS that produces production-ready HTML and CSS without hand coding.
- WWordPress.com
Automattic's hosted WordPress service for blogs and websites, with managed hosting, themes and plugins on paid plans.
- WWix
Drag-and-drop website builder with hosting, templates, online store and booking features.
- Alfresco Community Edition
The open source Enterprise Content Management software that handles any type of content, allowing users to easily share and collaborate on content.
Open sourceSelf-hostable
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