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The short answer
GoDaddy's appeal is convenience and a low starting price; the thing to check is what the plan costs after the first term.
- GoDaddy: GoDaddy's own comparison page lists a free plan to start and paid plans of $9.99, $15.99 and $20.99 a month, with a free domain on annual plans and Professional Email free for the first year (pricing as of March 9, 2026) [1]. The same page lists the $15.99 Premium plan renewing at $39.99 a month on annual billing; it doesn't give renewal prices for the other plans [1].
- Sitelings (us): $99 to $1,500, once. Hosting $49 a year, the same every year, and included in year one on Business and Growth.
Side by side
GoDaddy changes its plan names and prices fairly often, so check the sources below for the latest.
| Question | GoDaddy Website Builder | Sitelings |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it? | You, with GoDaddy's AI builder and editor [1] | Our AI crew, from your brief |
| First-term price | Free plan; paid plans $9.99 to $20.99 a month [1] | $99 to $1,500 once |
| Renewal | Premium listed at $39.99 a month on annual billing; check the others at checkout [1] | Hosting $49 a year (opens soon), optional on Landing and Starter |
| Bundled extras | Domain on annual plans; Professional Email free for one year [1] | Use your own domain and email provider |
| Selling online | Online store on any website plan, taking payments with GoDaddy Payments [2] | Not a store builder |
| Take the files elsewhere | Hosted on GoDaddy's platform | Download plain files, host anywhere |
Look past the first term
Introductory prices apply to the first term. GoDaddy's comparison page shows the gap on one plan: Premium is $15.99 a month for the first term and $39.99 a month at renewal (pricing as of March 9, 2026) [1].
- Before you buy, check the renewal price for the plan you want on GoDaddy's checkout page.
- For comparison, Sitelings Starter + hosting over three years is $396, and Sitelings Business is $697.
GoDaddy's prices vary by term length, promotion and region; check the current figures before buying.
Who should pick GoDaddy
GoDaddy is a sensible choice in several situations, and we'd point you there in these cases.
Who should pick Sitelings
We suit owners who want a finished, professional site and predictable costs.
- You want the site written and designed for you, then checked for speed, mobile and accessibility.
- You want the same hosting price every year, or none at all if you host the files yourself.
- You want to see the site first and pay only if you like it.
- You need it in two or three languages.
Questions people ask
Short answers to the questions that come up most when owners in this trade talk to us about a website.
Can I keep my GoDaddy domain and use Sitelings?
Yes. Keep the domain where it is and point it at your new site. Our go-live guide walks you through it step by step.
Can I keep my GoDaddy email?
Yes. Your email stays with whoever provides it today; changing your website doesn't affect it as long as the email records stay in place.
Why look at the renewal price?
Because a website runs for years, and the first-term price is only part of the cost. Check the renewal price for your plan before you buy.
Keep reading
Related pages for the same kind of business, plus the guides and free tools that go with this one.
Sources
Every outside fact on this page comes from the sources below, read on the date shown. Prices and plans change; check the source before you decide.
- GoDaddy, "GoDaddy Website Builder vs. Wix: An in-depth comparison" (GoDaddy Blog; pricing as of March 9, 2026; read October 26, 2026). Free plan to start; paid plans $9.99, $15.99 and $20.99 a month; Premium intro price $15.99 a month, renewal $39.99 a month (annual); free domain with annual plans; Professional Email free for one year; AI website builder; 24/7 phone support.
- GoDaddy, "Website Builder" (no date on page; read October 26, 2026). With any website plan you can set up an online store and start taking payments with GoDaddy Payments.