Our picks

Best websites tools for UK small businesses (2026)

We compared 4 websites tools using prices and plan details checked on each provider's own page on 2026-10-14. We haven't been paid for any placement; see how we make money.

Quick picks

Best free starting point: Durable. Durable has a free plan: Free plan to build a site with a logo and CRM.
Best priced in pounds: Shopify. Shopify publishes UK prices: £19 (Basic, per month), so there are no exchange-rate surprises.
Cheapest dollar-priced paid plan: Wix. Wix starts at $17.77 (Light, per month, yearly plan).

All websites tools compared

Tool	Cheapest paid plan	Free plan	Best for
Durable	$22 (Launch, per month)	Yes	Sole traders who need a simple site quickly.
Shopify	£19 (Basic, per month)	No	Shops selling online, alone or alongside a till.
Wix	$17.77 (Light, per month, yearly plan)	Yes	Small businesses wanting a site with bookings or a small shop.
Squarespace	$25 (Basic, per month ($19 billed annually))	No	Photographers, cafés and service firms that want a polished site.

Durable

AI website builder that creates a small-business site, with a built-in CRM and booking.

Price: Free: $0. Launch: $22 a month. Grow: $41 a month.
Watch out for: Check custom domain terms on each plan.
UK notes: Priced in US dollars.

Shopify

Online shop platform with a built-in AI assistant for product descriptions and store set-up.

Price: Basic: £19 a month. Grow: £49 a month. Advanced: £259 a month. Plus from £1,800. Intro offer: 3 days free then £1 a month for 3 months.
Watch out for: Card fees apply (from 1.7% + 25p on higher plans); paid apps add cost.
UK notes: UK prices in pounds.

Wix

Website builder with AI site creation, bookings and online shop features.

Price: Free plan. Light $17.77, Core $29.77, Business $39.77 a month on yearly billing (USD shown for reference; prices vary by location).
Watch out for: Displayed prices are for yearly plans paid up front; taxes extra.
UK notes: Wix says prices and currency vary by location; check the UK price at checkout.

Squarespace

Design-led website builder with online shop, bookings and AI help writing pages.

Price: Basic: $25 a month ($19 billed annually). Core: $39 ($29 annually). Plus: $65 ($49 annually).
Watch out for: Card fees apply on sales.
UK notes: Our check showed US-dollar prices; UK pricing may differ.

How to choose

Start with a free plan or trial if there is one, and test it on a real job.
Prefer pound pricing if you want a predictable monthly cost.
Check what counts towards limits (calls, minutes, seats, contacts or credits) before comparing headline prices.

Head-to-head comparisons

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