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Start in three questions
Which builder fits you? Three questions, one honest answer.
Builders and hosting for makers, clubs and solo businesses - with pros, cons and open criteria.
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At a glance
Alphabetical, never by commission.
| Fits | Free to try? | |
|---|---|---|
| Hetzner | Technical users | See provider page |
| IONOS | All-in-one | See provider page |
| Jimdo | Beginners | Free plan per provider |
| Wix | Design freedom | Free plan per provider |
As of November 2026, based on provider websites, not independently tested. Prices deliberately not copied - check the provider page.
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Selection
Compare: builders and hosting
Alphabetical order - no paid placement.
Hetzner
Low-cost hosting for people with some technical skill, data centres in Germany and Finland.
Pros
- German company
- Strong value according to many users
Cons
- Less suited to beginners
- Support limited on basic plans
IONOS
Hosting, domains and website builder.
Pros
- Many plans from one provider
- Data centres in Europe per provider
Cons
- Plan overview can be confusing
- Extras cost more
Jimdo
Website builder from Hamburg with an AI assistant for a quick start.
Pros
- German company
- Easy start without skills
Cons
- Features limited by plan
- Moving away is hard
Wix
Drag-and-drop builder with a large app market.
Pros
- Lots of design freedom
- Templates for many trades
Cons
- Provider outside the EU
- Site stays tied to Wix
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Questions
Is the order paid for?
No. It is alphabetical. There are no paid placements.
What is missing?
We show a selection, not the whole market. We do not compare finance, insurance or energy tariffs.
Do you earn money from the links?
Links are marked Advertisement - partner link. At the moment we take part in no partner programme, but this may change and would be shown.