Google Sites
Google Sites: A straightforward choice for Google Workspace-based sites, but not for blogging. Ranked #15 of 61 in Website Builders by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for simple sites built around Google Workspace content.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSimple sites built around Google Workspace content
- Paid from$7/user/mo
- Founded1998 · Mountain View, California, USA
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop editing with templates, pages, subpages, and custom paths
- Embeds Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, YouTube, calendars, maps, and more
- Supports custom domains, sharing controls, code embeds, and Google Analytics
Where it doesn't
- Blogging is not supported
- The listed $7 tier is Google Workspace Starter, not a standalone Sites plan
- Available through the web rather than native desktop or mobile apps
Our verdict on Google Sites
Google Sites is a browser-based builder for publishing informational websites without programming. Its drag-and-drop editor, templates, page hierarchy, custom paths, navigation controls, and public or restricted sharing suit personal sites, team and project pages, events, and internal knowledge bases. Custom domains and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript embeds extend its usefulness beyond a basic internal page, while the web-based workflow keeps access simple for Google Workspace users.
The published Starter plan costs $7 per user per month with monthly billing and includes Google Sites among Google Workspace applications, along with 30 GB of pooled storage per person. The strongest fit is its Workspace ecosystem: users can embed Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Charts, YouTube, Calendar, Maps, and other web content. Google Analytics integration adds traffic measurement, and sharing controls support either public publishing or restricted access. For organizations already organizing content in Google services, these connections reduce the need to move material into a separate site system.
Google Sites is intentionally focused on simple informational publishing rather than a broad content-management system. Blogging is not supported, and the product is a weaker choice for publishers needing a native blog workflow or more specialized site-building capabilities. It is also worth treating the $7 figure as the Google Workspace Starter tier that includes Sites, rather than as a standalone Sites subscription. Choose Google Sites for clear, lightweight pages centered on Workspace content; consider an alternative when blogging or a more expansive publishing toolkit is central to the project.
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Google Sites fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7/user/mo |
| Custom domain on free | Not verified |
| E-commerce | Not verified |
| AI site builder | Not verified |
| Blogging | Not verified |
| Code export | Not verified |
| Hosting included | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Charts … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | sites.google.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Google Sites integrations
Google Sites lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Google Forms
- Google Charts
- YouTube
- Google Calendar
- Google Maps
- Google Analytics
Alternatives to Google Sites
- Wix Website BuilderA flexible Wix site builder for businesses that need bookings, marketing or ecommerce.9.4
- WordPress.comA hosted WordPress platform for publishing, newsletters, memberships, and content-led sites.9.3
- WebflowA design-led Webflow toolkit pairing prompt-based site creation with CMS and ecommerce.9.2
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