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Website builders in the US: who AI recommends

We asked 7 AIs 5 questions buyers in the US ask about website builders, 3 times each: 98 answers.

Example data. The index is built from Budgie’s demo engine, which names made-up businesses, until weekly collection from the real AIs starts. These pages are not indexed by search engines yet.

budgiehq.com/ai-recommends/website-builders
Named most oftenShare of answers
01Cobaltpages53%
02Lumen Web38%
03Brisk Sites37%
04Pebble Web32%
05Beaconsites26%
06Marlow Studio23%
07Kite Studio16%
Sites the AIs quoted
pcmag.com34 cites
reddit.com30 cites
forbes.com28 cites
websitebuilderexpert.com25 cites
g2.com23 cites
cobaltsites.com17 cites

A share of answers isn't a ranking: AI answers change every time. It's how often each brand came up across 98 answers.

Some of the answers, word for word
ChatGPTUS

What's the best website builder for a local business?

Popular choices include Brisk Sites, Pebble Web and Lumen Web. Brisk Sites has the cleanest interface of the group, though fewer integrations. Pebble Web is priced per user, which suits very small teams. Lumen Web connects to most of the tools small businesses already use. Brisk Sites is often praised for being quick to set up.

reddit.com
PerplexityUS

Can you recommend a website builder that's easy to set up?

Reviewers on G2 and Capterra often rate Pebble Web and Lumen Web. Pebble Web gets high marks on G2 for support. Lumen Web is the usual pick for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets. Pebble Web is often praised for being quick to set up.

websitebuilderexpert.compebblesites.compcmag.com
ClaudeUS

Which website builder is the best value for a portfolio?

It depends on your setup, but website builders that are often recommended include Pebble Web and Marlow Studio. Pebble Web is priced per user, which suits very small teams. Marlow Studio connects to most of the tools small businesses already use. Most offer a free trial, so it is worth testing two before you commit.

g2.com
AI ModeUS

I need a website builder for a small online store. What should I use?

Teams frequently mention Cobaltpages and Marlow Studio. Cobaltpages is priced per user, which suits very small teams. Marlow Studio connects to most of the tools small businesses already use. Pricing changes often, so check the current plans.

pcmag.comcobaltsites.com

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