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Strikingly free tier

A simple builder for one-page and small sites with a free tier.

Checked against Strikingly'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 Strikingly's free plan gives you

Free sites on a strikingly.com subdomain with basic features.

Strikingly free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Free sitesUnlimited free sites
Custom domainPaid plans only
Cheapest paidLimited, $8/mo yearly
Bandwidth/storageNot stated on pricing page

The catch

Free-plan limits aren't listed on the pricing page, so you find them when you hit them.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Very easy
  • Mobile-friendly templates
  • Cheap entry plan

Watch out

  • Free limits unclear
  • Branding on free
  • No custom domain on free

How to start on Strikingly

  1. 1

    Sign up at strikingly.com

  2. 2

    Pick a template

  3. 3

    Edit sections

  4. 4

    Publish free

Strikingly: questions

Is Strikingly free?

Free sites on a strikingly.com subdomain with basic features. Free plan ends: Never.

Does Strikingly need a credit card?

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

What is the catch with Strikingly's free plan?

Free-plan limits aren't listed on the pricing page, so you find them when you hit them.

Can I use my own domain on Strikingly for free?

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

What are the best free alternatives to Strikingly?

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

Alternatives to Strikingly

  • Google Sites

    Free site builder

    100

    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.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from Free only
  • Square Online

    Store builder

    92

    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.

    No cardNo end date
    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.

    No cardNo end date
    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.

    No cardNo end date
    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))

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