Export Jimdo Alternatives to HTML

Jimdo's fine. It works. But "fine" doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone. Maybe you've hit the limits of what it can do. Maybe the pricing isn't working out. Maybe you just want something different.

Let's look at what's out there.

Wix is the obvious comparison. Bigger template library, more apps, true drag-and-drop freedom. You can put elements anywhere on the page, Jimdo's more structured. Wix also has better ecommerce if you're selling stuff.

Downside? Wix can feel overwhelming. So many options. And their pages tend to be heavier than Jimdo's, which means slower loading. Pricing is similar though, $17 to $35 per month for ad-free sites.

Squarespace is the design-focused option. Their templates are genuinely beautiful. If you're a photographer, artist, or anyone who needs their work to look stunning, Squarespace delivers. The editor is more structured than Wix but the results are consistently polished.

Cost is $16 to $52 monthly. Not cheap. But you're paying for design quality that's hard to match elsewhere.

Webflow is for the technically inclined. It's basically a visual code editor, you're building real HTML/CSS, just without typing it. Powerful but steep learning curve. Great if you want pixel-perfect control, overkill for a simple business site.

Then there's the static route. Export your site to HTML and host it anywhere. GitHub Pages is free. Netlify is free. Even cheap shared hosting runs $3-5 per month. No monthly builder fees, ever.

The trade-off with static is you lose the visual editor. Want to change something? You're editing HTML files. For sites that rarely change, that's fine. For sites you update weekly, probably not.

WordPress.com is another option but honestly, it's gotten complicated. Too many plans, too many upsells. Self-hosted WordPress is powerful but you're managing updates, security, backups. More work than Jimdo for sure.

Before you switch anywhere, export your Jimdo site. Seriously. Don't lose your content trying to rebuild from memory. Get everything into a ZIP file, then take your time deciding where to go.

The best alternative depends on what annoyed you about Jimdo in the first place. Need more design options? Wix. Want prettier templates? Squarespace. Tired of monthly fees entirely? Go static.