Head-to-head · Agency Website Builders
WebWave vs Pagesmith
WebWave leads on 1 check, Pagesmith on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWebWave · 8.4/10
- Lowest starting priceWebWave · $3.50/mo
- Free planonly Pagesmith
- Free trialonly WebWave
WebWave scores higher on our rubric for agency website builders: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Pagesmith offers free plan; WebWave doesn't. WebWave is cheaper to start at $3.50/mo against $19/mo.
WebWave is the better fit for budget agencies needing client workflows. Pagesmith is the better fit for growing agencies needing exports and integrations.
- WebWave fits best
Budget agencies needing client workflows
- Pagesmith fits best
Growing agencies needing exports and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | WebWave 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Pagesmith 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Agency Website Builders | #8 in Agency Website Builders |
| Best for | Budget agencies needing client workflows | Growing agencies needing exports and integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.50/mo (best) | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features WebWave 5/5 · Pagesmith 5/5 | ||
| Client collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| White labeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reusable templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-site management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Site limit | Not checked yet | 3 sites |
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| Our verdict | WebWave is a browser-based website builder for business owners, freelancers, and agencies. Its freeform drag-and-drop editor supports responsive design, templates, AI website generation, built-in CMS functionality, blogging, and online… Read the review → |
Pagesmith is an AI-assisted website builder for individuals, businesses, and agencies. It combines AI website generation and editing with visual, article, and code tools, then supports managed publishing and hosting. Agencies can use… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WebWave — where it wins
- White-label branding, previews, comments, and client feedback
- Role-based editing and multi-site management dashboard
- Annual plans include hosting, SSL, and custom domains
Where it doesn't
- Only available on the web
- Google Analytics is the listed integration
- No free plan is offered
Pagesmith — where it wins
- Astro source-code download supports developer handoff and portability
- Agency tiers include white-label settings and project folders
- Forms, SEO controls, analytics, and business integrations cover core needs
Where it doesn't
- Custom domains and SSL start with the $19-per-month Pro plan
- White-label settings and managed hosting begin at the $99 Agency plan
- Founded in 2024, Pagesmith has a shorter operating history
- WebWave8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost agency builder with strong client workflows and a narrow integration footprint.
Visit WebWaveFull verdict → - Pagesmith8.0/10 · Free plan
A capable agency builder with Astro export, managed hosting, and tiered collaboration tools.
Visit PagesmithFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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