Our verdict · 8.1/10 Excellent
The best choice for agencies managing many client websites. Single small businesses will usually find Wix or Squarespace easier.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Web design agencies.
- Strongest area: Features & fit (8.6/10). Weakest: Value for money (7.6/10).
- Price: From $19 / month billed annually — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Pricier for one site.
What is Duda?
Duda is built for agencies that build and manage many client sites, with team permissions, client billing, white-labelling, widgets and fast-loading sites. It is also embedded by SaaS companies as their own builder.
Duda is made by Duda and is reviewed here as a website builder. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.1 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Duda if
- Web design agencies
- Freelancers managing many client sites
- SaaS companies needing an embedded builder
Not for you if
- DIY owners wanting the simplest builder
- Large stores
Key features
Permissions, comments and approvals.
Rebrand the platform for clients.
Create reusable custom widgets.
Generate pages from data collections.
- Google Analytics
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Stripe
- Ecwid
Pros & cons
What we like
- Client management and billing
- White-label option
- Fast, well-optimised sites
- Good team permissions
Watch out for
- Pricier for one site
- Ecommerce is an add-on
- Smaller template library than Wix
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ≈ $19 / mo | — |
| Team | ≈ $29 / mo | — |
| Agency | ≈ $52 / mo | — |
| White Label | ≈ $149 / mo | — |
Pricing watch-out: Monthly: Basic $25, Team $39, Agency $69, White Label $199. Annual billing is 25% off.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 20% | 8.6 | 1.70 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 7.6 | 1.10 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 7.6 | 1.50 | |
| Support & reliability | 20% | 8.2 | 1.60 | |
| Security & privacy | 15% | 8.4 | 1.30 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for web hosting products | 8.1 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Duda |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Duda against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Duda’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any website builder
Check Duda against the same list we use for every website builder — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Templates that suit your industry
- SEO controls and redirects
- Forms, booking or ecommerce if needed
- Mobile editing
- Content export options
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Duda alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Carrd≈ $1/mo vs $19/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
WixDuda has no free plan; Wix does - Easier to useCarrdEase-of-use score 9.4 vs 7.6
- Better integrations
WordPress.comIntegrations score 8.6 vs 8.0 - Higher overall score
HostingerOverall 8.3 vs 8.1
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Duda. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Professional visual development for designers and marketing teams.
Flexible drag-and-drop website builder with a huge app market.
Hosted WordPress with no maintenance, from the company behind WooCommerce.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Duda FAQ
Is Duda good for small businesses?
It works, but it is designed mainly for agencies managing many client sites.
Does Duda have a free trial?
Yes, Duda offers a free trial.
Does Duda have a free plan?
No, Duda does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From $19 / month billed annually (indicative).
Who is Duda best for?
Duda is best for: web design agencies; freelancers managing many client sites; saaS companies needing an embedded builder.
How is the Duda score calculated?
The 8.1/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for hosting products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Duda?
Popular alternatives include Webflow, Wix, WordPress.com. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.