Data portability nightmares, domain hostage situations, and proprietary format lock-in. I analyze the terms that trap your website and content on these platforms.
Side-by-side comparison of consumer fairness scores across major website builders.
| Platform | Score | Grade | Key Gotcha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Carrd
Best in Category
|
65 | B- | Simple builder, limited export options | View Review → |
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W
Webflow
|
58 | C+ | Code export available, complex pricing tiers | View Review → |
|
W
Wix
|
52 | C | Proprietary format, no real export | View Review → |
|
S
Squarespace
Lowest in Category
|
45 | C- | Better export than Wix, still limited | View Review → |
Most platforms use proprietary formats that cannot be exported to standard HTML/CSS. Your site design is essentially locked to the platform forever.
Domains purchased through builders often have transfer restrictions. Moving your domain can take weeks and may require premium support.
Annual plans auto-renew at higher rates. Cancellation windows are narrow and often require contacting support directly.
While you own your content, the design elements and templates remain platform property. Migration means starting your design from scratch.
Leaving the platform often means losing URL structures, redirects, and SEO history. Years of search ranking work can vanish overnight.
Click through for complete analysis of each platform's terms of service.
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