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HostGator vs. Squarespace
Product | Rating | Most Used By | Product Summary | Starting Price |
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HostGator | N/A | HostGator, from Newfold Digital (formerly Endurance), is a web hosting service with WordPress hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated hosting capabilities. | $2.75 per month | |
Squarespace | N/A | Squarespace is a CMS platform that allows users to create a DIY blog, eCommerce store, and/or portfolio (visual art or music). Some Squarespace website and shop templates are industry or use case-specific, such as menu builders for restaurant sites. | $12 per month |
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Entry-level Setup Fee | No setup fee | No setup fee | ||||||||||||||
Additional Details | — | Personal: $12/month (paid annually) $16/month (paid monthly) Business: $18/month (paid annually) $26/month (paid monthly) Basic Commerce: $26/month (paid annually) $35/month (paid monthly) Advanced Commerce: $40/month (paid annually) $54/month (paid monthly) | ||||||||||||||
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Considered Both Products | HostGator | Squarespace No answer on this topic |
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Research Team Insight Published Customers have utilized HostGator primarily for website hosting purposes, with many pointing out its user-friendly interface and reliable uptime. They appreciate its various server options, stating that HostGator is optimal for both small and large businesses, and it has seen use by beginners and web developers alike. It’s also been repeatedly praised for its live support service with some users stating it has been valuable for resolving technical issues.
In contrast, Squarespace has mostly been used by its customers for creating visually appealing websites without the necessity of having coding skills. Portfolio builders, small business owners, and bloggers commonly use it, considering its drag-and-drop feature as a vital tool for customizing their sites. The availability of sleek, modern templates has also been commended by its users, however, some have indicated that it might not be as flexible for those looking to have more control over their website’s intricacies. Some Squarespace users have also mentioned its e-commerce functionality as highly beneficial for managing online stores. |
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Small Businesses | Flywheel Score 9.5 out of 10 | Divi Score 9.8 out of 10 |
Medium-sized Companies | WP Engine Score 9.2 out of 10 | Image Relay Score 9.5 out of 10 |
Enterprises | Pantheon Score 8.4 out of 10 | Tridion Score 9.0 out of 10 |
All Alternatives | View all alternatives | View all alternatives |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 6.8 (19 ratings) | 8.3 (88 ratings) |
Likelihood to Renew | 8.0 (1 ratings) | 10.0 (4 ratings) |
Usability | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (4 ratings) |
Support Rating | 7.8 (5 ratings) | 10.0 (2 ratings) |
HostGator | Squarespace | |
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Likelihood to Recommend | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Pros | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Cons | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Likelihood to Renew | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Usability | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) No answers on this topic | Squarespace |
Support Rating | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Alternatives Considered | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
Return on Investment | Newfold Digital (Endurance + Web.com) | Squarespace |
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