Best website builders for freelancers in 2026

The best website builders for freelancers depend on whether you want a simple page with a Calendly embed or a full business platform. Paid plans start at $9 per year on Carrd, $3 a month on Heya, $120 a year on Framer, $15 per month on Webflow, $17 per month for a yearly subscription paid in full on Wix, and $19 per month on Squarespace. This guide compares 7 builders.

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Heya is ours, so read its row with that in mind. Every other number comes from each company's own pages, checked on October 28, 2026.

The short answer

Best low-cost custom domain Carrd Pro Standard costs $19 / year and lets you publish up to 10 sites with custom domains, contact forms, and third-party widgets.
Best free page with Calendly Heya Free costs $0 for up to 3 sites with 5 pages per site, includes a Calendly embed block, and comes with 68 templates.
Best all-in-one client tools Squarespace starts at $19 per month and includes Invoicing for proposals, contracts, and invoices, plus Acuity Scheduling for booking and payments.
Best with built-in CRM Wix has a $0 Free plan and paid plans from $17 per month (billed yearly), with a built-in CRM, online scheduling, and a unified inbox.

7 website builders for freelancers compared

Here is how Carrd, Heya, Squarespace, Wix, Framer, Canva, and Webflow compare on price, custom domains, and client booking or contact tools.

Builder	Free plan	Cheapest paid plan	Custom domain	Booking, forms & client tools
Heya	$0 for 3 sites, 5 pages per site	$3/mo (Pro Lite)	1 custom domain per account in Pro Standard ($6/mo)	Calendly embed; link a button to a Google Form, Tally form, or booking page
Carrd	Free Basic experience; 7-day Pro trial	$9 / year (Pro Lite)	From Pro Standard at $19 / year	Forms and third-party widgets from $19 / year
Squarespace	14-day free trial, no credit card	$19 per month (Basic)	Free custom domain on Basic ($19/month)	Acuity Scheduling, Invoicing, proposals, contracts
Wix	$0 Free plan on a Wix domain	$17 per month (Light, billed yearly)	Connected on Premium; 1 year free domain	Online scheduling, built-in CRM, unified inbox
Framer	$0 for non-commercial use	$10 per month, billed yearly (Basic)	Included on yearly Basic and Pro plans	2 CMS collections and 30-day analytics on Basic
Canva	US$0 per year for one person	US$144 per year for one person (Pro)	Not stated	1.6M+ free templates; social content scheduling on Pro
Webflow	Free Starter on Webflow.io (2 static pages)	$15 per month, billed yearly (Basic)	Included on Basic ($15/month, billed yearly)	50 form submissions on Starter; unlimited on Basic

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Website builders for freelancers: tool by tool

Heya

Free ($0); Pro Lite $3 a month; Pro Standard $6 a month

Heya is our no-code builder for one-page and small sites. You can start without an account and edit on a phone. Free is $0 for up to 3 sites, Pro Lite is $3 a month, and Pro Standard is $6 a month with up to 5 sites, up to 20 pages per site, and 1 custom domain per account. Pro Plus is $15 a month with up to 25 sites, up to 10 custom domains, and HTML ZIP export.

Better at: Free 5-page sites with a Calendly embed, 68 templates, and phone editing.
Watch out: A custom domain needs Pro Standard ($6 a month), Free sites show a small badge and allow up to 5 pages per site, and publishing requires a Google sign-in.

Carrd

Free Basic; Pro from $9 / year

Carrd has a free Basic experience and three yearly tiers: Pro Lite at $9 / year, Pro Standard at $19 / year, and Pro Plus at $49 / year. Custom domains, forms, and Stripe or Gumroad widgets start on Pro Standard at $19 / year.

Better at: Custom domains, contact forms, and payment widgets for $19 / year.
Watch out: Pro Lite ($9 / year) has no custom domains; forms and third-party widget embeds are on Pro Standard ($19 / year) and Pro Plus.

Squarespace

14-day free trial; paid from $19/month

Squarespace starts with a 14-day free trial and paid plans from $19 per month on Basic to $99 per month on Advanced. You get the Fluid Engine editor, portfolios, Acuity Scheduling for bookings, and Invoicing for proposals, contracts, and invoices.

Better at: Built-in proposals, contracts, invoices, portfolios, and Acuity Scheduling.
Watch out: No permanent free plan, and Basic has a 2% online store transaction fee.

Wix

Free ($0); paid from $17/month (billed yearly)

Wix has a $0 Free plan with over 2000 customizable templates. Paid plans billed yearly start at $17 per month for Light and $29 per month for Core. It includes online scheduling, a built-in CRM, a unified inbox, and analytics.

Better at: Built-in CRM, online scheduling, unified inbox, and over 2000 templates.
Watch out: Free plan keeps Wix branding and a Wix domain; USD prices require yearly payment.

Framer

Free ($0 non-commercial); paid from $10/month (billed yearly)

Framer has a $0 Free plan for non-commercial use. For commercial freelance sites, Basic costs $10 per month with yearly billing and gives you a complimentary domain, 2 CMS collections, and 50 GB bandwidth. Pro is $30 per month for 150 pages and 10 CMS collections.

Better at: CMS-driven portfolios with a custom domain from $10 per month billed yearly.
Watch out: The $0 Free plan is intended for non-commercial use only.

Canva

Free (US$0/year); Pro US$144/year

Canva has a Free plan at US$0 per year for one person with 1.6M+ templates, 5GB storage, and 1 Brand Kit. Canva Pro costs US$144 per year for one person, adding 3.6M+ templates, 100GB storage, 5 Brand Kits, and up to 5 custom short links.

Better at: Freelancers who already design assets, PDFs, and social posts in Canva.
Watch out: Provided facts do not state custom domain, form, or booking features for websites.

Webflow

Free Starter; paid from $15/month (billed yearly)

Webflow's free Starter plan gives you 2 static pages and 50 form submissions on a Webflow.io domain. Basic costs $15 per month, billed yearly, for a custom domain and 300 pages, while Premium is $25 per month, billed yearly, with full CMS.

Better at: Up to 300 static pages and unlimited form submissions at $15/month billed yearly.
Watch out: Basic ($15/month billed yearly) has no CMS; Webflow CMS requires Premium at $25/month billed yearly.

What a freelancer website actually needs

Your freelancer site just needs to explain your services, show past work, and let prospective clients book a call or get in touch. On Heya, our embed block supports Calendly, YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Google Maps, and the socials block links to 29 networks plus email, phone, and website. You can upload up to 200 images per site and organize up to 40 sections per page.

If you want a contact form instead of a calendar, Carrd includes forms from Pro Standard at $19 / year, and Webflow gives you 50 form submissions on its free Starter plan or unlimited on Basic at $15 per month, billed yearly. For database work samples, Framer has 2 CMS collections on Basic ($10 per month with yearly billing) and Webflow includes its full CMS on Premium ($25 per month, billed yearly).

When a dedicated business platform is worth paying for

A lightweight page builder isn't enough if you want client intake, contracts, invoicing, and payment collection in one place. Squarespace starts at $19 per month on Basic and $29 per month on Core, with Invoicing for proposals, contracts, and invoices, plus Acuity Scheduling. Wix starts at $17 per month for Light and $29 per month for Core (billed yearly) and gives you appointment scheduling, a built-in CRM, a unified inbox, and analytics.

Carrd is a middle ground for solo freelancers: Pro Standard ($19 / year) embeds Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, and Typeform widgets, and Pro Plus ($49 / year) connects forms to Stripe Checkout, Zapier, Make, n8n, and Airtable. On Heya, you embed a Calendly scheduling page and link buttons or a links block to your Google Form, Tally form, checkout page, or blog.

Free vs paid plans: domains, badges, and commercial rules

Before you publish on a free plan, check the commercial rules, the URL, and what a custom domain costs. Framer's $0 Free plan is for non-commercial use, so working freelancers need Basic at $10 per month with yearly billing for a custom domain. Squarespace only has a 14-day free trial and starts at $19 per month to go live. Wix's $0 Free plan keeps Wix branding until you pay $17 per month (billed yearly), and Webflow's free Starter plan uses a Webflow.io domain unless you get Basic at $15 per month, billed yearly.

On yearly builders, Carrd Pro Lite ($9 / year) uses URLs like .crd.co, and custom domains start on Pro Standard at $19 / year. Heya Free ($0) uses yourname.heya.bio with a Made with Heya badge, Pro Lite ($3 a month) removes the badge, and Pro Standard ($6 a month) includes up to 5 sites and 1 custom domain per account.

How to set up a freelancer site on Heya with the consultant template

On Heya, you can start with one of 68 templates or a blank page without an account, and your draft stays saved in your browser. You can build on a desktop or fully on a phone using 10 block types: heading, text, image, buttons, links, socials, embed, divider, spacer, and countdown. Add your services, upload work sample images up to 20 MB each, and drop your Calendly scheduling page into an embed block so clients can book a call.

Style your page with 42 fonts, 14 theme presets, and a 5-color palette, then add your site name, description, tab icon, and 1200x630 share image. When you're ready, sign in with Google to publish at yourname.heya.bio on the $0 Free plan, with no credit card or time limit.

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How we checked

We compared these website builders using only verified product and pricing facts as of October 28, 2026, focusing on free plan limits, lowest paid pricing, custom domains, portfolio features, and client booking or contact options. The facts come from canva.com/pricing, carrd.co/docs/pro/plans, carrd.co/pro, framer.com/pricing, squarespace.com/pricing, squarespace.com/websites, webflow.com/pricing, wix.com/plans, wix.com, heya.page/pricing, heya.page/docs.

Plans change often. If a number here is out of date, email hello@heya.page and we'll fix it.

FAQ

How much does Heya cost for a freelancer?

Heya is $0 for up to 3 sites with up to 5 pages per site on yourname.heya.bio. Pro Lite is $3 a month to remove the Heya badge and get up to 20 pages per site, Pro Standard is $6 a month for 1 custom domain and up to 5 sites, and Pro Plus is $15 a month for up to 25 sites, 10 custom domains, and HTML export.

Can I use Framer's free plan for my freelance business?

No, Framer's $0 Free plan is only intended for non-commercial use. To use Framer for commercial freelance work and connect a custom domain, you'll need to upgrade to at least the Basic plan at $10 per month with yearly billing. That plan also includes a complimentary domain, 2 CMS collections, and 50 GB bandwidth.

How do I take client bookings on a Heya site?

You can use Heya's embed block to add a Calendly scheduling page so clients can book calls right on your site, or link a button to the booking page, Google Form, or Tally form you already use. If you want appointment booking built into your builder, Squarespace offers Acuity Scheduling and Wix has built-in online scheduling tools.

Does Heya support custom domains for freelancers?

Yes. Free sites publish at yourname.heya.bio, and on Pro Standard ($6 a month) you can connect 1 custom domain per account with automatic HTTPS. Pro Plus ($15 a month) supports up to 10 custom domains and HTML ZIP downloads.

Which website builder is best if I want proposals, contracts, and invoices built in?

Squarespace is best if you want those built in, since it includes Invoicing for proposals, contracts, and invoices alongside Acuity Scheduling, with plans starting at $19 per month after a 14-day free trial. Wix starts at $17 per month (billed yearly) or $0 on its Free plan and gives you a built-in CRM for contact management, lead capture, and automations, plus a unified inbox.

Can I export my freelancer website as HTML code?

Yes, Heya Pro Plus ($15 a month) lets you download your site as an HTML ZIP with an index.html per page, styles, fonts, and images. Carrd also lets you download unminified HTML, CSS, JS, and images on its Pro Plus plan at $49 / year.

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