Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Create vs Site123
Create
Higher score in this comparison
Site123
What sets them apart
| Compare | CreateReviewVisitVisit | Site123ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.99 | $10.80 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| E-commerce plan price | €19.99 | $10.80 |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Site, Store, LandingCovers more |
Same on both: Transaction fee (0%).
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Key differences
- Create scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Free plan: only Site123.
- Pricing model: only Create offers Free trial.
- Pricing model: only Site123 offers Free plan.
- Builder type: only Site123 offers Landing.
Our verdict on each
Create
Create suits beginners and small business owners seeking a combined site and store builder with guided support, while transaction fees of 0% help protect margins on each sale and entry pricing at €9.99 sets clear expectations for paid access from the start.
Site123
Site123 suits beginners and small businesses that want one builder for sites, stores and landing pages. The free plan lets a shop start at no cost, the transaction fee is 0%, and plans start at $10.80 in a ranking where entry prices run to €587.56.
Score breakdown
| Area | Create | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry pricing sits at €9.99 with selling fees of 0%. | 9.6Higher |
| Offer | 9.5HigherBuilder coverage includes site and store with trial access under free trial. | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.8Operation under Create Internet Limited based in GB. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Create if offer matter most.
Pick Site123 if cost, free plan, and builder type matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Create | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 4 of 370 | 5 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 4 of 190 | 5 of 190 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Create | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free plan |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SITE123 LTD |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Create | Site123 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | 0%at the median | 0%at the median | 0% |
Median across 122 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Create
Pros
- Transaction fees run 0%, which supports cleaner margins than many selling tools that add a platform cut.
- Builder coverage spans site and store, so informational pages and store selling stay in a related workflow.
- Support includes email, chat and help centre, giving written, guided and peer paths for beginners.
Cons
- There is no ongoing plan without payment, so trial access under free trial must move to paid pricing at €9.99.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, which limits direct contact options for urgent store questions.
- Ecommerce access is priced at €19.99, which raises the budget above entry pricing at €9.99.
Site123
Pros
- No transaction fee, the lowest in the 1 rank of 78 on that measure
- Entry price of $10.80 sits below the €7.89 median for website builders
- A free plan exists, so testing and a small store can start at no cost
Cons
- The paid entry point starts at $10.80, so a free plan cannot carry a full store indefinitely
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre, with no phone line listed for urgent store issues
- Pricing is listed for a free plan only, so the paid tiers are compared at $10.80 rather than per feature
Who each suits
Create
Who it suits
- Beginners who want site and store tools shaped around site and store with guidance through email, chat and help centre
- Small business sellers who value selling fees of 0% and trial access under free trial
Who should look elsewhere
- Choose Krystal Hosting over Create when a lower starting builder price matters more than selling fees of 0%.
- Choose Brizy over Create when you prefer its pricing structure at $19 rather than Create pricing at €9.99.
Site123
Who it suits
- Beginners who have never published a site or set up a store
- Small businesses that want a site, a store and a landing page in one place
- Shop owners who want no per-sale platform cut
Who should look elsewhere
- Shafrik if you want a lower entry point, since it starts at XOF 9,900
- Ko-fi if you are comparing the entry price only, since it starts at $12
- Mitienda Uruguay if you want a locally priced plan, listed at UYU 400
Current offers
Site123
Current offer
Bonus
Free Domain for 1 year: 1 year free domain registration
Included with the Premium plan and with the first purchase of any annual plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Create
What does Create cost for a site and for selling?+
Entry pricing is set at €9.99 and ecommerce pricing is set at €19.99. You should budget for paid access from the start, then choose the tier that matches whether you need a site alone or a site plus selling tools.
Can you use Create without paying?+
There is no ongoing plan without payment. Access starts through trial use described by free trial, then continues on paid pricing at €9.99. You can use the trial period to shape pages and store settings before committing.
Site123
Is there a free plan for building a site or store?+
Yes. A free plan is offered, and the free plan is the listed way to start rather than a timed trial. Paid entry begins at $10.80, so a free plan covers a site or a small store at no cost before you move up.
What does a paid plan cost?+
Paid plans start at $10.80. The e-commerce plan is listed at $10.80, which is the figure to compare if the store matters more than the site. The entry price sits under the €7.89 median for website builders.