GoDaddy Builder Pricing Explained
A free branded tier, three paid plans, and a store that lives only on the top Commerce tier, with renewals that climb after the first term.
GoDaddy sells its builder as Websites + Marketing, with a free branded tier and three paid plans: Basic, Premium and Commerce. The rates below are the entry annual prices; the plan renews higher once the introductory term ends. A free first year domain comes with annual billing. The thing that catches buyers out is that a real online store sits only on the Commerce plan, so any selling means the top tier rather than the cheaper ones. Email marketing and social tools also scale by plan, so heavier use can push you up.
Plans and prices
Per month, billed annuallyEntry plan pricing as of June 2026, billed annually; these are introductory rates that renew higher after the first term, and exact figures vary by promotion. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Where the GoDaddy bill grows past the headline plan
The advertised rate is only the first term. Several other charges commonly lift the real cost, so plan for these before you commit to a term.
GoDaddy pricing FAQ
Does GoDaddy have a free website builder?
Yes, there is a free tier, but it puts GoDaddy branding and ads on the site and does not allow a custom domain. It is best treated as a trial of the editor rather than a real published site.
Which GoDaddy plan do I need to sell online?
The Commerce plan. The Basic and Premium tiers do not include a real online store, so any product selling means moving up to Commerce.
Why is my GoDaddy renewal more expensive?
The advertised prices are introductory rates tied to an annual term. After the first term the plan renews at GoDaddy's standard rate, which is higher, so budget for the renewal not the headline price.
Is the domain really free with GoDaddy?
The domain is free for the first year on an annual plan. After that it renews at the standard domain price, billed in addition to your website plan.