Pay once. Own your website forever.
Most website builders charge you every month, and if you stop paying, your site disappears. SiteEdge does it differently. You pay once, you own everything. No subscriptions, no platform lock-in, no surprises.
One-time vs monthly: the real cost
| Feature | SiteEdge | Wix | Squarespace | Shopify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment model | One-time | $16–$45/month | $16–$49/month | $39–$399/month |
| Year 1 cost ($350 site) | $350 | $540+ | $540+ | $540+ |
| Year 3 cost | $350 | $1,620+ | $1,620+ | $1,620+ |
| After you stop paying | You still own it | Site goes offline | Site goes offline | Store closes |
| Platform lock-in | None, full code ownership | Full lock-in | Full lock-in | Full lock-in |
| Can migrate to other host | Yes, you own the code | No | No | Limited |
| Custom design | Yes | Templates | Templates | Themes |
| SEO, GEO, AEO | All included | Basic SEO only | Basic SEO only | Basic SEO only |
What "full ownership" actually means
- ✓ You receive the complete source code for your website
- ✓ Host it anywhere: Vercel, Netlify, your own server, anywhere
- ✓ Hand it to any developer for future changes
- ✓ No platform can take your site offline
- ✓ No recurring fees to keep your site live
- ✓ Your domain, your content, your business, yours
Frequently asked questions
What does "full ownership" mean?
You receive the complete source code for your website. Host it anywhere: Vercel, Netlify, your own server. Hand it to any developer for future changes. No platform can take your site offline. No recurring fees to keep your site live. Your domain, your content, your business, yours.
Why is one-time payment better than monthly?
A $350 SiteEdge website costs $350 total. The same site on Wix costs $540+ in year one alone, and $1,620+ after three years. With SiteEdge, after year one you save $190+. After year three, you save $1,270+. And you own the code, the site never disappears if you stop paying.
Can I migrate my site away from SiteEdge?
Yes. You own the complete source code. Host it anywhere, hand it to any developer, or keep it on Vercel. There is no proprietary lock-in, the site is built with standard web technologies (Next.js, React, TypeScript) that any developer can work with.
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