Friday Vs. Weebly
Which web builder comes out on top?
At Friday we’re on a mission to be the website builder that offers you all the tools you need in one place, so you can craft the perfect website, blog, or online store.
How are we doing it? Well we looked at what people were saying about the leading website builders, listened to their frustrations and took copious notes. So here we are with Friday, taking on the big guys and offering more choice, better service and a simpler platform for your buck.
But how do we compare to the Weebly website builder? We decided to put the two head-to-head and even bring in some blind testing to see which came out on top: Friday or Weebly? Let’s deep dive into these four categories to see.
Features
The features between Weebly and Friday are very similar, but after a tough fight, we have to humbly say that Friday comes out on top. Weebly offers 15 distinct features for their users to choose from, ranging from their original web builder to their app center, which allows third-party integrations on your website.
However, Friday has 17 unique advanced features, with even more tools inside each one, so you can customize your site to your heart’s content.
The features that Weebly do have can be limited, as is its web builder overall, which can affect your creativity and means you may struggle getting the site you deserve. To many, Weebly is known as the simplest web builder and you can get started for free, but in our blind testing it scored the lowest of all the main brands in most categories. Add in frustrations like having to pay to go ad-free and that Friday feeling beckons…
Ease of use
Drag and drop builders are a great way to make designing a website easy and both Friday and Weebly offer them. But that’s where the comparison stops. Weebly’s builder is far more limited whereas with Friday the sky is the limit while still remaining simple to use.
We hate to mention it again, but in our blind testing with Weebly competitors, Weebly scored bottom in almost all elements with many finding the sheer simplicity of the website builder frustrating. And when you check the reviews, customers aren’t too happy with the support they receive either. They can always get in touch with Friday’s 24/7 support… just saying…
So, although Weebly gave us a good fight in this round by offering a truly simple web builder, sometimes things can be too simple. And with little creative freedom and not a lot of help, that can get frustrating.
Visuals
Simplicity is at the heart of Weebly website builder, however, this can limit the overall visuals of the platform. Each template is unique and beautiful, but there is very little option for design potential and customization. You have to pretty much stick with what you’ve been given, which makes things easy, but also quite boring.
Friday offers total freedom and creativity over its design. You have the option to change the code of the existing templates we offer, and completely make it your own. There’s the opportunity to view how your new website looks across any device once it’s done, whether it’s a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
Another area where Friday comes out on top is templates. Weebly offers about 60 templates to choose from, whereas Friday has 100, and counting. Since there is little option for customization, the fact there are even fewer templates makes Weebly more limited in terms of visuals.
Beauty and creativity are at the center of Friday’s visuals. We ensure you have every tool at your disposal to ensure your visuals are up to scratch with your ideas.
Pricing
The affordability of the Friday package is one of our biggest selling points. You pay one price per month and get every feature and tool you could need to build the perfect website. We believe in the simplicity of pricing as a crucial benefit for our clients. You start off with your first week free, and then you pay $50 for the remaining months.
You don’t have to commit to an annual subscription, and you can use our platform for as long as you like. There are no hidden fees or extra charges for add-ons - we are completely transparent about everything you receive.
Weebly certainly gives us a run for our money with its initial packages offered free of charge. However, once you start building ad realizing you’d quite like some extra features - even something as simple as an H3 or H4 for your page, a custom domain or avoiding ads - then you’ll need to start paying extra.
The verdict
So how did we fare? Well when it comes to simplicity, that’s where Weebly has positioned itself in the market. Friday is one of the best new alternatives to Weebly and we like to consider ourselves a platform for the people. Yes, we offer simplicity, but back it up with customization too so you don’t end up with a site that looks identical to someone else’s. With our friendly customer service, you can also have any questions answered fast.
So Weebly may have cornered the easy web builder market, but with ease of use, customization, a world of features included in one price and no extra costs, we think you’ll soon be enjoying that Friday feeling.
