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Google Sites free tier

Google's drag-and-drop builder, free with any Google account.

Checked against Google Sites's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What Google Sites's free plan gives you

Unlimited simple sites on sites.google.com, and you can connect a domain you already own.

Google Sites free plan limits
LimitFree plan
CostFree with a Google account
Custom domainYes, a domain you own (up to 5 per site)
Buying a domainNeeds Google Workspace
DesignSimple templates only

The catch

Design options are very basic, and the site must be shared publicly or it redirects to the sites.google.com address.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Completely free
  • Custom domain allowed
  • Easy Google Docs/Drive embeds

Watch out

  • Limited design
  • No blog or shop features
  • Few SEO controls

How to start on Google Sites

  1. 1

    Open sites.google.com

  2. 2

    Pick a template

  3. 3

    Add pages and content

  4. 4

    Publish, then add a custom domain in Settings

Google Sites compared

Google Sites: questions

Is Google Sites free?

Unlimited simple sites on sites.google.com, and you can connect a domain you already own. Free plan ends: Never.

Does Google Sites need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for Google Sites's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with Google Sites's free plan?

Design options are very basic, and the site must be shared publicly or it redirects to the sites.google.com address.

Can I use my own domain on Google Sites for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at sites.google.com/view/yoursite.

What are the best free alternatives to Google Sites?

Square Online, Carrd, Framer. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

Alternatives to Google Sites

  • Square Online

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    A free online store builder from Square that charges only when you sell.

    Monthly fee
    $0 on free
    Card fee
    2.9% + 30¢ per sale
    Custom domain
    Paid annual plan only

    The catch: You can't use your own domain on the free plan.

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    Paid from Plus
  • Carrd

    One-page builder

    85

    A tiny builder for one-page sites, with very cheap yearly Pro plans.

    Free sites
    Up to 3
    Branding
    'Made with Carrd'
    Custom domain
    Pro Standard ($19/yr) and up

    The catch: Custom domains need Pro Standard at $19 a year; the $9 Pro Lite does not include them.

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    Paid from $9/yr (Pro Lite)
  • Framer

    Design-first builder

    85

    A designer-friendly builder with a free plan on a Framer subdomain.

    Pages
    1,000
    Bandwidth
    1 GB
    CMS
    10 collections

    The catch: No custom domain on free and only 1 GB bandwidth.

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    Paid from $10/mo (Basic (yearly billing))
  • Jimdo

    Website builder

    85

    A European builder with a free plan for small, simple sites.

    Address
    Jimdo subdomain
    Custom domain
    Premium plans
    Billing
    Monthly, 12 or 24 months

    The catch: The free plan's limits and Jimdo branding aren't spelled out on the pricing page.

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    Paid from Cheapest paid plan
  • Notion Sites

    Docs-to-site publisher

    85

    Publish any Notion page as a website on a free notion.site address.

    Free domain
    One notion.site name
    Custom domain
    $8/mo yearly or $10/mo monthly add-on
    Needs
    A paid Notion plan for custom domain

    The catch: A custom domain costs an extra $8-10 a month on top of a paid Notion plan.

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    Paid from $8/mo (Custom domain add-on (yearly))
  • SITE123

    Website builder

    85

    A guided builder that sets up a site for you from a few questions.

    Storage
    250 MB
    Bandwidth
    250 MB
    Address
    SITE123 subdomain

    The catch: 250 MB of bandwidth is very little, so a site with any traffic will outgrow free fast.

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    Paid from Premium

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