Replaces
Squarespace
Save
16 €/mo
192 €/year saved
What is WordPress?
WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering over 40% of all websites. From simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores, WordPress's plugin ecosystem and theme library make it endlessly customizable.
Key Features
Thousands of themes
60,000+ plugins
Block editor (Gutenberg)
Multi-language support
WooCommerce for e-commerce
Massive community
Why Self-Host WordPress?
Self-hosting WordPress gives you full control over your site - no restrictions on plugins, themes, or customizations. No per-site fees from managed hosting, and complete ownership of your content and data.
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WordPress vs Squarespace
| Feature | WordPress (Self-hosted) | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | €20/yr (Seed.box Premium) | 192 €/year |
| Data ownership | 100% yours | Their servers |
| Privacy | Complete privacy | Data collection |
| Vendor lock-in | None - export anytime | Difficult migration |
| Storage limit | Your server capacity | Plan-dependent |
Squarespace limitations:
- Limited to their templates
- Vendor lock-in
- Per-site pricing
- Limited plugin ecosystem
