Verdict · Website Builders

Weebly

A simple drag and drop builder, now part of Square, that still works but no longer leads.

Weebly was one of the original easy builders, and since Square acquired it the product has been steady rather than ambitious. The drag and drop editor is genuinely approachable, the free tier is usable, and selling ties neatly into Square payments and point of sale, which suits a small shop that already runs on Square. What you give up is momentum: templates and features have seen little recent investment, and a flat transaction fee applies on every plan except the top one. For a basic site or a small Square linked store it is fine; for anything growing, newer builders pull ahead.

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Reviewed by M. HALLORAN·Updated APRIL 2026·How we vet
In one line
A capable builder that has quietly stopped racing.
What we found

In its favour

+ Approachable drag and drop editor that beginners pick up fast
+ Usable free tier to launch a basic site at no cost
+ Selling ties cleanly into Square payments and point of sale
+ Reliable and simple for a straightforward brochure site
+ Lower learning curve than most modern builders

Held against it

Templates and features have seen little recent investment
A 3 percent fee applies on all plans except Performance
Weaker design and SEO depth than Wix or Squarespace
Best suited to small sites; limited room to scale
The scorecard

Still simple and usable, but no longer a leader

Weebly scores well on ease of use and remains a tidy small site tool, especially for Square sellers. Aging design, a standing transaction fee and thin feature growth hold it to a fair rating.

Scored against the same five weighted criteria we use across website builders. See the rubric →

Ease of use 82
Design and templates 68
Value 74
Features 72
SEO and performance 74
Buy it if you’re…

you want a simple site or a small store that plugs into Square, and ease matters more than the latest features.

Skip it if you’re…

you expect to grow, want modern templates, or dislike paying a transaction fee on lower plans.

What it costs

Per month, billed annually

Pricing as of June 2026, billed annually; monthly billing runs higher (about $13, $16 and $29). Check the vendor for current pricing. A 3 percent platform fee applies on Free, Personal and Professional; Performance removes it.

Free
$0
A basic site on a Weebly subdomain.
+Weebly subdomain
+SSL security
+Drag and drop editor
Personal
$10
Connect your own custom domain.
+Custom domain
+Free SSL
+Basic site stats
★ Our pick
Professional
$12
Removes Square ads and adds tools.
+No Square ads
+Site search
+Password protection
Performance
$26
Advanced selling, no transaction fee.
+No transaction fee
+Abandoned cart emails
+Advanced stats