Features Comparison
Compare Prebuilt Websites vs. Other Platforms
Compare our product vs. some of our competitors, and see why we offer the superior solution and the better company to work with
Why We Stand Behind Our Solution
Feature | siteuniverse.io | Squarespace | Wix |
|---|---|---|---|
True Cost | Just 1 Monthly Fee | More Than Meets The Eye | More Than Meets The Eye |
Explanation | 100% Out-Of-The-Box Solution that already comes with everything you would need for your business’s website | Consider your true costs: Initial development is going to be expensive, and you’ll need to hire the right people and fully understand the requirements. Expect more costs for revisions. After the site is done, you’ll face maintenance costs, which will be overblown if you don’t prepare for it right from the start. Finally, after several years, you realize you’re locked in to the platform with no way to switch or customize your site. | |
Do It… | Do It For Me | DIY | DIY |
Explanation | Sit back and relax, as your site is literally already built, and if you need something done on demand, just shoot us a message | You’ll need to hire a designer, and then a developer who knows the software well. Pray that you hire the right people, because you’ll be out thousands of dollars if not done correctly. Expect multiple revisions, and to lose some money to unforeseen revision costs. At the end of the day, was all this work really worth your money? | |
Platform | Open Sourced | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Explanation | The software was originally developed with the best of intentions – for the users and the community | The software is proprietary and built around generating profits for the most general segment of the market | The software is proprietary and built around generating profits for the most general segment of the market |
Vendor Lock-In | No Lock-In | Locked-In | Locked-In |
Explanation | You can freely transition host and service providers, if you feel we are no longer an adequate service provider | You are locked-in forever to the platform, and if you need an extra feature, you’ll have to pay for increasingly pricier plans | You are locked-in forever to the platform, and if you need an extra feature, you’ll have to pay for increasingly pricier plans |
Capabilities | Full customizability | Dumbed-down | Dumbed-down |
Explanation | Full customizability, from your files, all the way to your servers | Dumb-down customizability for the general market’s needs | Dumb-down customizability (developer tools require a pricier plan) |
Page Builder | Drag n Drop Page Builder | Drag n Drop Page Builder | Drag n Drop Page Builder |
Explanation | Pixel perfect, fully customizable page builder | Page builder is only for general audience use | Default Page Builder is for general audience use. Editor X is available for higher tiers only |
Our Non-Compromise
Start Here: How We
Prioritize Our Customers
As you might have noticed, we've chosen our tech stack to give you the best product and experience. This is part of our ongoing commitment to you:
- The best product, both in the frontend and backend
- A delightful user experience that minimizes work
- Flexibility and openness in software and principle
