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Bildz vs Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy
The main ways a small business gets a website, compared on who does the work, what it costs and when each is the better choice. Written by Bildz, so we've stuck to facts from each company's own website and said where they're the better fit.
Prices and features checked October 25, 2026. Last updated October 25, 2026.
The short answer
Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy are do-it-yourself website builders. Their entry plans cost CA$13 to CA$30 a month, and you build, write and maintain the site yourself, with AI tools to help.
Bildz designs and builds the website for you if your application is accepted, and you change it by describing what you want. It costs CA$27 a month plus applicable taxes after a 30-day free trial, which is more than some builder plans and less than most web designers.
The real choice isn't about price so much as who does the work. If you enjoy building and want features like an online store, a builder gives you more for less money. If you'd rather not build a website at all, Bildz does that part for you.
Side by side
| Who builds it | Entry price | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix Light | You, with templates and AI tools | $21/month, paid yearly | $756 |
| Squarespace Basic | You, with templates and AI tools | CA$21/month yearly, CA$30 monthly | $756–$1,080 |
| GoDaddy Starter | GoDaddy's AI drafts it, you finish it | C$12.99/month, first year, paid yearly | not published |
| Bildz | Bildz, for accepted applicants | CA$27/month after a 30-day free trial | about $945 |
Canadian dollars, before tax, from each company's pricing page on October 25, 2026. GoDaddy's annual price includes a first-year discount, and its renewal price isn't shown on the pricing page. Domain renewals and payment fees aren't included.
Which to choose
Choose a website builder if
- You want to design and build the site yourself, with full control.
- You need an online store, bookings or payments built in.
- You need more than five pages, or features like a blog or members area.
Choose Bildz if
- You don't want to learn a website builder or write every page yourself.
- You want to see a finished, professionally designed website before committing.
- You want to make changes by describing them in plain English.
- You run a small service business that needs up to five pages.
Hire a web designer if
- You want a person to design the site and make changes for you, and you're happy to pay more. Our website cost guide compares local designers' published prices.
Detailed comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Is a website builder cheaper than Bildz?
Often, yes. Wix Light and Squarespace Basic each cost about $756 over three years on yearly billing, compared with about $945 for Bildz. GoDaddy's Starter plan is C$12.99 a month for the first year. The difference is that with a builder you build and maintain the website yourself.
What's the difference between Bildz and a website builder?
With a website builder, you choose a template, write the pages and make every change in an editor. With Bildz, accepted applicants get a website designed for them, and changes are made by describing them in plain English and reviewing the update before it goes live.
Which is best for an online store?
A website builder. Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy all offer plans that sell online. Bildz is built for service businesses that need up to five pages, and it may decline online stores.
Sources
Prices and features come from each company's own website, checked October 25, 2026. The detailed comparison pages list each source.
Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy are trademarks of their respective owners. Bildz isn't affiliated with or endorsed by them.