Weebly
Weebly’s Start
Weebly was founded in 2006 by David Rusenko, Chris Fanini, and Dan Veltri, while they were students at Penn State University. It launched publicly in 2007 as a user-friendly website builder focused on drag-and-drop design. As of 2025, Weebly has been in operation for 18 years.
Important Attributes
How Public is Weebly?
Weebly is not open source. It is a proprietary, closed-source platform owned by Square, Inc. (now known as Block, Inc.).
Is there an associated cost(s)?
Weebly offers a free plan with basic features but shows ads and uses a Weebly-branded subdomain. Paid plans start around $10/month and unlock extras like custom domains, ad removal, and advanced e-commerce tools. Additional costs may include domain registration, email marketing, and payment processing fees.
The Pro’s
- Beginner-Friendly
- Free Plan Available
- Built-In E-Commerce Tools
- Square Integration
- Customer Support
The Cons
- Outdated Template Styles
- Slower Innovation
- Fewer Advanced Features
- Template Lock-In
- Limited Design Flexibility