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Jimdo free tier

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

Checked against Jimdo's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. A few details were not stated on the official page; those are marked “Not stated” or worded with care. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What Jimdo's free plan gives you

A free small website on a Jimdo subdomain that you can upgrade later.

Jimdo free plan limits
LimitFree plan
AddressJimdo subdomain
Custom domainPremium plans
BillingMonthly, 12 or 24 months
Free limitsNot listed on pricing page

The catch

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

Pros and cons

Good

  • Simple editor
  • GDPR-friendly EU company
  • Free to start

Watch out

  • Limits unclear
  • Branding on free
  • Fewer templates

How to start on Jimdo

  1. 1

    Sign up at jimdo.com

  2. 2

    Answer the setup questions

  3. 3

    Edit your pages

  4. 4

    Publish free

Jimdo: questions

Is Jimdo free?

A free small website on a Jimdo subdomain that you can upgrade later. Free plan ends: Never.

Does Jimdo need a credit card?

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

What is the catch with Jimdo's free plan?

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

Can I use my own domain on Jimdo for free?

No, connecting your own domain needs a paid plan. The free plan gives you yourname.jimdosite.com.

What are the best free alternatives to Jimdo?

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

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  • Google Sites

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

    Cost
    Free with a Google account
    Custom domain
    Yes, a domain you own (up to 5 per site)
    Buying a domain
    Needs Google Workspace

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

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    Paid from Free only
  • 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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  • Carrd

    One-page builder

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    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

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    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))
  • Notion Sites

    Docs-to-site publisher

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    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

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

    Storage
    250 MB
    Bandwidth
    250 MB
    Address
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