Feature comparison
AraSites vs the alternatives.
An honest side-by-side with the usual ways to get a website — including when another option fits you better.
| AraSites | Typical HTML template | Hosted site builder | Custom build | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & ownership | ||||
| Price | $24, one time | $12 – $60 per template | Monthly subscription | Thousands of dollars |
| Renewal or monthly fee | None | Usually none | Every month | Maintenance contract |
| You own the code | ||||
| Host anywhere | Builder only | |||
| Demos & pages | ||||
| Pre-built demos | 57 | One to dozens | Varies | — |
| Inner pages | 55 | Varies | Varies | Built to order |
| Specialty landing pages | 5 | Built to order | ||
| Language & layout | ||||
| Arabic & right-to-left (RTL) | Rarely | Extra cost | ||
| Dark mode | Sometimes | Extra cost | ||
| Technical | ||||
| Framework / dependency | None (vanilla JS) | Often jQuery | Closed platform | Depends |
| SCSS source files | Sometimes | Depends | ||
| CSS-variable theming | Depends | |||
| Support | ||||
| Support channel | Arahoster tickets (Arabic & English) | Seller dependent | Platform help center | Your developer |
| Buy AraSites — $24 | ||||
Choose AraSites if…
- You want code you own and can host anywhere
- You don't want monthly or renewal fees
- You need Arabic and right-to-left layouts
- You're comfortable editing HTML files
- You want SCSS source for deeper customization
Choose something else if…
- You need a built-in CMS or visual editor
- You never want to open a code file
- You need a full online store with payments out of the box