Squarespace AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Blog Publishing Tools

The best Blog Publishing alternative to Squarespace is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Squarespace and many of them are Blog Publishing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Blog Publishing Tool alternatives to Squarespace are Ghost, Wix.com, Pixpa and BOWWE.

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Squarespace alternatives page was last updated May 29, 2025
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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

     1652 likes
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    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    95 WordPress alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    WordPress screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Self-deployment
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Content Management
    5.  Hostable
    6.  Ecommerce Integration
    7.  Multi-Site Management
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Headless CMS
    10.  Dockerized
    11. Google Plus icon  Google Plus integration
    12. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

    WordPress VS Squarespace

     
    Comments about WordPress as an Alternative to Squarespace
    Guest
    Negative Jul 16, 2017
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    WordPress doesn't provide all the visual template editing and in-place content editing tools that Squarespace does

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    • Some users think WordPress is a great Squarespace alternative, some don't.

    • WordPress is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Squarespace.

    • WordPress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Squarespace.

    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • WordPress is CustomizableSquarespace is not according to our users
  2. Ghost icon

    Ghost

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    The world's most popular modern publishing platform for creating a new media platform.

    279 Ghost alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
    Ghost screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Publishing
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  No Tracking
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Live Preview
    12.  Fediverse

    Ghost VS Squarespace

     
    Comments about Ghost as an Alternative to Squarespace
    benni347
    Negative Feb 7, 2025
    0

    Ghost = Newsletter Squarespace = Entire Page, with different section including blogs, newsletter.´, etc

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    • Some users think Ghost is a great Squarespace alternative, some don't.

    • Ghost is Free Personal and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ghost is Privacy focusedSquarespace is not according to our users
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    Wix.com

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    WiX allows anyone to develop flash websites for fun, business or hobby. With WiX anyone can create an amazing flash website in just minutes.

    323 Wix.com alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Wix.com screenshot 1

    Wix.com Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Ecommerce Integration
    5.  Support for HTML5
    6.  AI-Powered

    Wix.com VS Squarespace

     
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    Mozello

    User-friendly platform for creating mobile-friendly sites, blogs, and stores quickly. Features include SEO tools, multilingual support, and complete hosting management with no tech skills needed.

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    Pixpa

     20 likes
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    A comprehensive platform aiding photographers, designers, and artists to easily build portfolio websites, manage clients, sell products, and publish blogs without any coding. It offers a drag-and-drop interface, customizable themes, fast hosting, and affordable pricing, making online presence management effortless.

    297 Pixpa alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Pixpa screenshot 1

    Pixpa Features

    1.  Built-in themes
    2.  Photo Proofing
    3.  Ecommerce Integration
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Multiple languages

    Pixpa VS Squarespace

     
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    BOWWE

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    BOWWE builder - as Easy as Wix, as powerful as Webflow. Create Landing Pages, Micro Pages, Websites, CVs, and Portfolios with the quality of professional developers.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    BOWWE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Support for multiple currencies
    9.  Recurring Billing
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Custom templates
    12.  Multiple languages

    BOWWE VS Squarespace

     
  8. Known icon

    Known

     84 likes
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    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Known screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Publishing
    6.  Social Media Publishing
    7.  Publish on Twitter
    8.  Integrated Chat

    Known VS Squarespace

     
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    Site.pro

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    White label tool for hosting providers and site owners featuring multilingual editing in 40+ languages, website import, modern templates, responsive layouts, drag-and-drop editor, billing panel support, blog and store builder, and direct publishing capabilities.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Site.pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Automatic Backup
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  White-labeled
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Page builder

    Site.pro VS Squarespace

     
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    Microweber

     42 likes
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    Microweber is free and open source, drag and drop website builder and CMS based on Laravel / PHP framework and Bootstrap.

    42 Microweber alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Microweber screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for Bootstrap
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    11.  Live Preview
    12.  Content Management

    Microweber VS Squarespace

     
    Comments about Microweber as an Alternative to Squarespace
    Guest
    Negative May 22, 2020
    0

    I searched for self-hosted alternative, but if it self hosted, it must be free.

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    • Microweber is Free and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microweber is Privacy focusedSquarespace is not according to our users
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    Website X5

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    Create responsive websites, online stores, and blogs without coding using WebSite X5's 5-step process and Drag & Drop editor. Access templates, work offline, and utilize unlimited site creation. Available in Go, Evo, and Pro versions, catering from beginners to professionals.

    149 Website X5 alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Drag and Drop

    Website X5 VS Squarespace

     
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    Webydo

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    Webydo is a professional web design platform for designers and agencies to create, manage and host websites while scaling their business.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Online
    Webydo screenshot 1

    Webydo Features

    1.  Publishing

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  14. MODX icon

    MODX

     77 likes
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    The MODX Digital Experience Platform gives you everything you need to build, host, and maintain amazing websites your way. Gain complete control over your creative vision without restriction or compromise.

    119 MODX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
    MODX screenshot 1

    MODX Features

    1.  Publishing

    MODX VS Squarespace

     
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    Mozello

     6 likes
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    User-friendly platform for creating mobile-friendly sites, blogs, and stores quickly. Features include SEO tools, multilingual support, and complete hosting management with no tech skills needed.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Mozello screenshot 1

    Mozello Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Mobile friendly
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Ecommerce Integration

    Mozello VS Squarespace

     
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