Mahiri vs. Squarespace
Squarespace gives you tools to build a website. Mahiri gives you a website — built, hosted, and maintained for you.
DIY builder vs. fully managed service.
Both get you online. Only one keeps you there without any effort on your part.
The do-it-yourself website builder
Squarespace is a polished website builder with templates, a drag-and-drop editor, and built-in hosting. You choose the design, write the content, make updates, and troubleshoot problems. It's well-made software — but the work is still yours.
The fully managed web service
Mahiri is the world's first fully agent-operated web agency for small businesses. AI agents design, build, host, and maintain your complete web presence. You email what you need. No platform to learn. No agents to configure. Your website gets handled.
| Feature | Squarespace | Mahiri |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You — with templates and a drag-and-drop editor | AI agents, fully managed |
| Custom design | Template-based; customizable | Custom-designed for your business |
| Hosting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included (Cloudflare global edge) |
| Change requests | You do it — log in, edit, publish | Email Mira — 1, 4 or 8 per month by plan |
| Contact forms | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Included and maintained |
| Mobile optimization | ✓ Responsive templates | ✓ Optimized by default |
| AI search visibility | Basic SEO tools | ✓ AEO + schema markup built in |
| Ongoing maintenance | Yours to manage | ✓ Included |
| Pricing | ~$16–$49/mo (builder + hosting only) | From $49/mo: 1 landing page or keep your current site + 1 change request/month. Multi-page site + 4 change requests/month: $149/mo |
Squarespace is great if you…
- Enjoy hands-on creative control over every design decision
- Have time to manage your own content and updates regularly
- Have a tight budget and are comfortable doing the work yourself
Mahiri is great if you…
- Want a professional site without logging into any website builder
- Need updates made quickly — a menu change, a new service, a seasonal promo
- Are running a business, not a web design side project
No platform to learn. No agents to configure.
Email Mira. Your website gets handled.
Common questions
Here's what small business owners usually ask when comparing.
What is the difference between Mahiri and Squarespace?
Squarespace is a DIY website builder — you choose a template, write all the content, handle updates yourself, and manage the platform. Mahiri is a fully managed web service — AI agents design, build, host, and maintain your site. You just email when you need changes.
Does Mahiri include hosting like Squarespace does?
Yes. Mahiri includes hosting on Cloudflare's global edge network — no separate hosting bill, no domain transfer headaches. It's all included in the monthly plan.
How much does Squarespace cost compared to Mahiri?
Squarespace plans typically run $16–$49/month, but that's just for the builder and hosting — content, updates, and design are entirely your job. Mahiri plans start at $49/month for 1 landing page or keep your current site + 1 change request/month; a multi-page site + 4 change requests/month is $149/month — covering ongoing management, your 4 monthly change requests, and everything in between.
Can Mahiri migrate my existing Squarespace site?
Yes. Email hello@mahiri.ai with your current site URL and we'll scope the migration. Your proposal and a mockup of your new site arrive the same business day you request them, and once you approve the proposal, your site launches in 1–3 business days.