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Head-to-head · Personal Website Builders

Jimdo vs Google Sites

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Jimdo #5 in Personal Website Builders 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Jimdo
Google Sites #7 in Personal Website Builders 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Google Sites

Jimdo leads on 0 checks, Google Sites on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJimdo · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceGoogle Sites · $7/user/mo
  • Free planonly Jimdo
  • Most featuresGoogle Sites · 3 of 5

Jimdo scores higher on our rubric for personal website builders: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Google Sites is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $9/mo.

Jimdo is the better fit for personal sites needing bookings or shops. Google Sites is the better fit for google Workspace users needing simple sites.

  • Jimdo fits best

    Personal sites needing bookings or shops

  • Google Sites fits best

    Google Workspace users needing simple sites

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Side by side

Feature Jimdo 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Google Sites 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Personal Website Builders #7 in Personal Website Builders
Best for Personal sites needing bookings or shops Google Workspace users needing simple sites
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $9/mo $7/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 6 integrations 10 integrations
Features Jimdo 1/5 · Google Sites 3/5
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Blogging Not checked yet —
AI site builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom code Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Built-in analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Page limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Build with AI-generated structure, copy, images, and calls to action
  • Add appointment bookings, contact forms, or an online shop
  • Connect custom domains and manage page-level SEO
  • Drag-and-drop editing with templates, pages, subpages, and navigation controls
  • Embed Workspace files, YouTube, calendars, maps, and other web content
  • Supports custom domains, restricted publishing, code embeds, and Analytics
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $9 per month
  • Feature availability can vary by market
  • Its business tools may be more than a simple portfolio needs
  • The $7 monthly price is for Workspace Starter, not a standalone Sites plan
  • No native blogging system is verified
  • Custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript embeds may exceed simple no-code needs
Our verdict

Jimdo is a hosted, browser-based website builder for self-employed professionals, solopreneurs, and small businesses. It suits people creating a personal or small-business site who also want practical ways to receive inquiries, take…

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For personal, team, project, event, or internal information, Google Sites offers a browser-based way to create and publish a site without programming. Drag-and-drop editing, premade and custom templates, pages and subpages, custom paths,…

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  1. JimdoPersonal Website Builders 8.8Free plan · paid from $9/mo
  2. Google SitesPersonal Website Builders 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jimdo — where it wins

    • Build with AI-generated structure, copy, images, and calls to action
    • Add appointment bookings, contact forms, or an online shop
    • Connect custom domains and manage page-level SEO

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $9 per month
    • Feature availability can vary by market
    • Its business tools may be more than a simple portfolio needs

  • Google Sites — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop editing with templates, pages, subpages, and navigation controls
    • Embed Workspace files, YouTube, calendars, maps, and other web content
    • Supports custom domains, restricted publishing, code embeds, and Analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • The $7 monthly price is for Workspace Starter, not a standalone Sites plan
    • No native blogging system is verified
    • Custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript embeds may exceed simple no-code needs
  • Jimdo8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9/mo

    Jimdo combines AI and visual site building with tools for bookings, payments, and shops.

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  • Google Sites8.6/10 · Paid

    A straightforward choice for Workspace users who want simple sites with embedded Google content.

    Visit Google SitesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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