Comparing AI Website Builders: What to Look For

The AI website builder market is growing fast, with new tools launching every month. Not all of them deliver on their promises. Here's what to evaluate when choosing a builder.

1. Output Quality

Generate a test page and inspect the code. Is it semantic HTML or a mess of nested divs? Does it use modern CSS or inline styles? Clean output means better performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

2. AI Model Options

Single-model builders limit your options. Look for platforms that offer multiple AI models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) so you can choose the best one for each project. Different models excel at different tasks.

3. Export Capabilities

Can you export clean HTML? What about React components or Figma files? The more export options, the more flexible the tool. Avoid builders that trap your work in proprietary formats.

4. Editor Experience

AI generation is just the start. You'll spend time refining the output, so the editor matters. Look for both visual editing (drag and drop) and code editing (for developers). A good AI chat interface for iterative refinement is essential.

5. Publishing Options

Does the builder offer hosting? Custom domains? HTTPS? CDN distribution? The easier it is to go from design to live page, the more productive you'll be.

6. Pricing Transparency

Watch out for hidden limits — some builders charge per generation, per page, or per export. Understand exactly what you're paying for and whether the pricing scales with your usage.

7. Performance

Test the generated page with Google Lighthouse. Check Core Web Vitals scores. A beautiful page that scores 40 on performance is a liability, not an asset.

Our Recommendation

We built Genesis AI to excel on every criterion above: multi-model generation, clean HTML output, comprehensive export, visual + code editing, one-click publishing, and transparent pricing. But don't take our word for it — sign up for free and test it yourself.