Can AI Build a Website for Free?

Understanding Free vs Token-Based Features

AI website builders offer a mix of genuinely free features and premium AI-powered capabilities that require payment. Here's how ChilledSites works:

What's Actually Free on ChilledSites

Here's an honest breakdown of what's free vs what costs tokens:

✅ 100% Free Features (No Tokens Required)

• Professional Templates: Browse and use hundreds of templates
• Remix Public Sites: Clone and customize any public site
• Manual Text Editing: Edit all text content directly
• Manual Style Changes: Adjust colors, fonts, spacing
• Code Export: Download your site's HTML/CSS/JS
• Subdomain Hosting: yoursite.chilledsites.com
• SSL Security: Secure HTTPS on all sites
• Mobile Responsive: All sites work on any device

🎟️ Token-Based Features (Paid)

• AI Website Generation: ~2,000-4,000 tokens per site
• AI Content Edits: ~500-1,500 tokens per edit
• AI Image Generation: ~1,500-3,000 tokens per image
• AI Video Generation: ~8,000 tokens per video
• Custom Domain: Use your own domain

ChilledSites Pricing Options

Best AI Website Builders in 2025

1. ChilledSites - Flexible Pricing Options

Price: Free features + AI from $5 PAYG or $15/mo subscription

Best For: Small businesses, portfolios, personal websites

What's Free:

• Hundreds of professional templates
• Remix any public site
• Manual text and style editing
• Code export (HTML/CSS/JS)
• Subdomain hosting with SSL

What Requires Tokens:

• AI-powered site generation (~2-4k tokens)
• AI content edits (~500-1.5k tokens)
• AI image generation (~1.5-3k tokens)
• AI video generation (~8k tokens)

2. Wix ADI - Popular Choice

Price: Free plan with Wix branding

Best For: Beginners who want lots of customization options

Limitations: Heavy branding, limited storage

3. Jimdo Dolphin - Simple and Clean

Price: Free plan available

Best For: Simple business websites

Limitations: Fewer design options, basic AI features

Who Should Use Free AI Website Builders?

Perfect For:

• Small Business Owners: Test AI website building before investing
• Students & Personal Projects: Create portfolios and personal sites
• Freelancers: Quick professional presence without upfront costs
• Non-profits: Professional websites on tight budgets
• Event Organizers: Temporary websites for events or campaigns
• Side Hustles: Test business ideas before scaling up

May Need Paid Plans:

• E-commerce Stores: Need online payment processing
• High-traffic Sites: Require unlimited bandwidth
• Corporate Websites: Need custom domains and professional branding
• Advanced Marketing: Require sophisticated SEO and analytics tools

How to Get Started

Option A: 100% Free Path (Templates + Manual Editing)

No tokens required:

• Step 1: Browse templates or find a public site to remix
• Step 2: Clone and customize using manual editing tools
• Step 3: Edit text, swap images, adjust colors yourself
• Step 4: Publish to your free subdomain or export code

Option B: AI-Powered Path (Requires Tokens)

Starting from $5 PAYG:

• Step 1: Purchase tokens ($5 = 5,000 tokens, enough for ~1-2 AI sites)
• Step 2: Describe your website in plain English
• Step 3: AI generates a complete site in ~60 seconds
• Step 4: Use free manual editing to refine, or more AI edits
• Step 5: Publish to subdomain (free) or custom domain

Best Value Tip

Combine both approaches: Use AI to generate the initial site (~2-4k tokens), then use free manual editing for ongoing updates. This way, your tokens go further!

Making the Most of Free AI Website Builders

Optimization Tips

• Use High-Quality Images: Even free plans allow image uploads
• Write Compelling Content: Personalize the AI-generated text
• Optimize for Search: Use relevant keywords in your content
• Add Contact Information: Make it easy for visitors to reach you
• Include Social Links: Connect all your online presence
• Regular Updates: Keep content fresh and relevant

When to Upgrade to Paid Plans

Consider upgrading when you need:

• A custom domain for professional branding
• E-commerce functionality to sell products
• Higher traffic limits as your site grows
• Advanced SEO tools for better search rankings
• Priority customer support
• Professional email addresses

Success Stories: Websites Built for Free with AI

Local Restaurant

A small café used ChilledSites' free AI builder to create a menu showcase website. The AI generated appetizing descriptions and chose warm, welcoming colors. Result: 40% increase in takeout orders within the first month.

Freelance Photographer

A wedding photographer built a portfolio site using AI in under 5 minutes. The AI selected elegant layouts and organized photos professionally. Result: Booked 3 new weddings in the first week.

Non-profit Organization

A local animal rescue used free AI tools to create an adoption website. The AI crafted emotional content and organized pet profiles effectively. Result: 60% increase in adoption inquiries.

Future of Free AI Website Building

The future looks bright for free AI website builders:

• More Advanced AI: Better understanding of complex requirements
• Voice Commands: Build websites by speaking your requirements
• Real-time Optimization: AI continuously improves your site
• Enhanced Free Features: More functionality included in free plans
• Better Integration: Seamless connection with business tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI website generation really free?

On ChilledSites, AI generation requires tokens, which cost money starting from $5. However, many features ARE genuinely free: templates, remixing public sites, manual editing, code export, and subdomain hosting.

What can I do without spending any money?

You can browse hundreds of templates, remix any public site, manually edit text/colors/images, export your code, and host on a free subdomain. These features are 100% free with no token requirement.

How much does AI generation cost?

AI site generation uses ~2-4k tokens per site. Token pricing: $5 = 5,000 tokens (1-2 sites), $10 = 12,000 tokens, $25 = 35,000 tokens. Subscriptions: $15/mo = 20,000 tokens, $29/mo = 50,000 tokens.

Can I build a professional site for free?

Yes! Use our free templates or remix feature, then customize manually. The result is just as professional as AI-generated sites — you just do the editing yourself instead of AI.

What's the best value option?

For occasional use: $5 PAYG gives you 5,000 tokens. For regular use: $15/mo subscription gives you 20,000 tokens monthly. Best value: $25 PAYG = 35,000 tokens (~10-15 AI sites).

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Conclusion: Understanding What's Free vs Paid

On ChilledSites, many features are genuinely free: professional templates, remixing public sites, manual text/style editing, code export, and subdomain hosting. These free features let you build professional websites without spending a penny.

AI-powered generation — where you describe what you want and AI creates it — requires tokens, starting from just $5 pay-as-you-go. This is the honest reality of AI website builders in 2025.

The best approach? Start with our free templates and manual editing. If you want AI's help generating or editing content, tokens are affordable and offer excellent value — especially the $25 PAYG option which gives you 35,000 tokens for ~10-15 complete AI-generated sites.