Ranked #2 of 12 · Free build + paid hosting
The Free Website Guys review
The Free Website Guys guide you through a website build at no charge for their time. You buy hosting and a domain from a third-party provider, and some reviewers mention paying for themes.
4.8Trustpilot · 3,702 reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 3,702 reviews. Opens source in a new tab.Visit thefreewebsiteguys.comVisit The Free Website Guys (opens in a new tab)A 4.7 figure is sometimes quoted for this company. We couldn't confirm it from a current source, so we show the Trustpilot score we observed.
Ratings checked October 2026. Figures change; follow the link for the current number.
Strengths and considerations
What stands out
- No charge for the build itself
- Step-by-step process with instructional videos
- Large volume of public reviews on Trustpilot
Things to check first
- Hosting, domain and premium themes are separate costs paid to other companies
- Some reviewers report slow progress or unclear project status
- You manage more of the site yourself after handover
How The Free Website Guys measures up
- Affordability
- The build costs nothing, but hosting and domain fees go to a third-party host. Several reviewers mention theme purchases too.
- Services included
- A guided build and training videos. Ongoing updates are largely in your hands after handover; paid services are available.
- Customer feedback
- 4.8 on Trustpilot from 3,702 reviews at our last check. Most reviews are positive; a minority describe unexpected costs or stalled projects.
- Contract flexibility
- Because you hold the hosting account directly, you aren't locked into their service for the site to stay online.
- Ease of purchase
- Application-style intake, then a step-by-step process. One reviewer described roughly four weeks from start to finish.
- Ownership & portability
- You own the hosting account, which generally makes the site easier to keep if you part ways. Confirm the details for your build.
- Turnaround & support
- Slower than a done-for-you service because you complete steps along the way. Support is mainly by email.
Pricing
Build is free · hosting, domain and any premium theme are paid separately. We don't publish prices we can't confirm, and plan pricing changes often.
Our verdict
A strong option if your budget is close to zero and you're willing to do some of the work. Budget for hosting and domain costs from day one.
Best for: owners who are comfortable paying a host directly and finishing some of the work themselves.