£8-£15 per month sounds cheap. But over three years, that's £288-£540 - and you still don't own anything. Here's how our packages compare.
3-year cost comparison
| Option | 3-year total | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Kickstart | £2,115 | Yes |
| Support Scheme | £773-£1,643 | Yes |
| Straight-up Build | £1,799 | Yes |
| GoDaddy | £288-£540 | No |
Straight-up Build includes 6 months free hosting; hosting is optional thereafter. The figure above includes hosting at £10/month for the remaining months for comparison. Kickstart and Support Scheme include hosting during the term - see package details.
GoDaddy pricing: Basic £8, Premium £12, Commerce £15/month (typical).
The real minimum
The advertised price is often for a tier you cannot realistically use.
- First-year discounts are common; renewal is often higher.
- Basic: 100 marketing emails/month. Premium needed for serious marketing (25,000 emails, unlimited ads).
Our packages include design and build from day one. No tier upgrades, no hidden limits. Hosting and domain are separate unless stated in the package.
Best for
GoDaddy: Very low budget, quick setup, basic brochure site.
Bespoke: Quality, ownership, accessibility and performance built in, long-term value. Over 3 years the cost is often similar or less.
When GoDaddy is not ideal
Quality, performance, accessibility, or ownership.
Common pain points
- No ownership
- Often first-year discounts then higher renewal
- Basic templates
Year 4 and beyond
With our packages for standard websites and Stripe payment sites, you own the site. Year 4 onwards, ongoing costs are hosting and domain renewal (separate) - typically around £10/month for hosting. (Shopify is different - a hosted service you never own.) With GoDaddy, you keep paying the full subscription. Forever.
Already on GoDaddy?
Content can be moved. See when to leave your site builder and website rescue for the migration path. When to leave your site builder helps you decide if it's time. Website rescue: when to fix vs rebuild covers the fix vs rebuild decision. Website rescue is for sites that need stabilising or rebuilding.
FAQs
How much does GoDaddy website builder cost over 3 years?
£288-£540. You own nothing. Our packages often cost similar or less, and you own the site.
Related reading
- Custom build vs template: what you really get
- Themes vs bespoke: where accessibility breaks first
- When to leave your site builder
- Website rescue: when to fix vs rebuild
- Budgeting for website projects
Next steps
Try the cost calculator for a quick estimate, or get in touch to discuss packages. See the full website costs comparison for all platforms.