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Renting a Website: What the Big Builders Charge, and What a Studio Charges
Compare the costs of a self-service editor versus a studio that designs, builds, hosts, and runs your site
The Difference is the Model, Not Just the Money
A self-service editor is like renting a car and driving it yourself, while a studio is like hiring a professional driver to take you where you need to go.
The big builders sell self-service software, while a studio like Borg Sites designs, builds, hosts, and runs your site for you.
What the Big Builders Charge
As checked on 2026-09-07, Hostinger's entry website plan is from $10.99/month.
Other big builders like Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy also charge monthly fees for their services.
Prices on these services are read from their own public pricing pages on the dates given, and they change, and they vary by country, by term length and by promotion.
What a Studio Charges
Borg Sites offers a range of plans, including Spark Hosting & Care at $9.99/month, which is a built-for-you site.
We also offer one-time design builds, including Spark Design at $750 for up to 5 pages.
What You Get with a Studio
A studio like Borg Sites includes a range of services in the plan, such as managed edit time, an auto-blog, booking and scheduling, e-commerce readiness, and branded mailboxes.
We also offer a free borgsites.com address that stays with you forever.
Borg Sites' hosting and care can be cancelled at any time and runs to the end of the paid period, and on a cancellation within 5 days of the first Hosting & Care charge the hosting payments are refunded in full.
What to Do Next
If you're looking for a managed website service, consider the costs and benefits of a studio versus a self-service editor.
Contact Borg Sites to learn more about our plans and services.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a self-service editor and a studio like Borg Sites?
A self-service editor requires you to drive the process yourself, while a studio like Borg Sites designs, builds, hosts, and runs your site for you.
How much does a studio like Borg Sites charge for its services?
Borg Sites offers a range of plans, including Spark Hosting & Care at $9.99/month, and one-time design builds, including Spark Design at $750 for up to 5 pages.
What services are included in the plan with a studio like Borg Sites?
A studio like Borg Sites includes a range of services in the plan, such as managed edit time, an auto-blog, booking and scheduling, e-commerce readiness, and branded mailboxes.
Can I cancel my hosting & care plan with Borg Sites at any time?
Yes, Borg Sites' hosting and care can be cancelled at any time and runs to the end of the paid period.
What is the exit policy for Borg Sites?
Borg Sites' exit is priced in public: $250 for the full code export, or $500 to have it deployed on the client's own hosting with one-on-one training.