October 9, 2025 • 12 min read • By Nick Rackley
5 Examples Showcasing the Top 5 AI Website Builders
AI website builders promise to create professional websites in minutes. But do they actually deliver? We put the top 5 AI website builders to the ultimate test: giving each one the exact same prompt and evaluating the results.
Our test prompt was simple and realistic: "Create a personal trainer website for my business."
What happened next ranged from complete failure to genuinely impressive. Let's dive into the results.
Test Results Summary: The Hard Truth
We evaluated each AI builder on their ability to create a commercially viable website from a single prompt.
| AI Builder | Result | Commercial Viability |
|---|---|---|
| Wix ADI | Generated comical website | Partially Viable |
| Squarespace AI | Could not complete the task | Not Viable |
| Framer AI | Created just a frame of a website | Not Viable |
| Lovable [View Live Site →] | Generated stylish website with typos | Partially Viable |
| Vibe Otter [View Live Site →] | Delivered a website we could put online right now | Fully Viable |
Key Finding: Only 1 out of 5 AI website builders successfully created a commercially viable website that a real business could launch immediately. Two couldn't even generate a functional website, while two others produced sites that looked decent but lacked essential business features.
Now, let's examine each builder's performance in detail, starting with those that struggled the most.
Wix ADI: Quality of a Xanga Blog Circa 2002
Wix is one of the biggest names in website building, so we had high expectations for their AI tool, Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence). Unfortunately, what we experienced was far from intelligent.
What Happened
Unlike many AI website builders, Wix at least did generate a site you could theoretically put online. Unfortunately, it created a comically bad site with features reminiscent of the early internet, entirely unacceptable for most businesses.
The Screenshots Tell the Story
Starting with our simple prompt: "Create a personal trainer website for my business"
Good selection of stock photos, awful color scheme
Book now buttons look like they're from the 90's
Pros
- Actually generated a complete website
- Decent selection of fitness stock photos
- Site is technically functional
Cons
- Design looks like it's from 2002
- Terrible color scheme choices
- Outdated button styles reminiscent of early web
- Comically unprofessional appearance
- Would embarrass most modern businesses
Verdict: Wix ADI at least deserves credit for generating an actual website, unlike some competitors. However, the result is so aesthetically outdated and unprofessional that it's unusable for any serious business. It's like someone traveled back to the Xanga era and brought a website template forward in time – except Xanga probably looked better.
Squarespace AI: Beautiful Templates, Missing Intelligence
Squarespace has a reputation for beautiful designs, and we were curious to see how their AI would perform. The answer? It doesn't really exist.
The Reality Check
Squarespace's "AI" website builder is essentially their regular template system with some AI-powered text suggestions. When we entered our personal trainer prompt, instead of generating a website, it asked us to:
- Choose a template category
- Select a specific template
- Manually customize every element
- Use AI to help write some text (the only actual AI feature)
This isn't AI website building – it's traditional template editing with a chatbot for copywriting assistance.
See It For Yourself
Squarespace's "AI" immediately asks you to choose a template category
The "AI" experience is just browsing pre-made templates - no actual generation happening
Pros
- Beautiful pre-made templates
- AI helps with copywriting
- Strong design aesthetic
Cons
- Not actually AI website building
- Requires significant manual work
- Misleading marketing about AI capabilities
- Expensive for what you get
- Time-intensive setup
Verdict: Squarespace makes beautiful websites, but calling their builder "AI-powered" is generous at best. If you want to spend hours manually building a site, it's fine. If you want AI to do the work, look elsewhere.
Framer AI
Framer did surprisingly bad, much like Squarespace failing to generate a website.
Where It Failed
Framer's UI doesn't seem to rely much on AI at all, despite appearing so similar to all the other AI builders.
Visual Evidence
Standard AI Website Builder UI
Just generated a …drag and drop builder. What was the point of AI?
Pros
- Clean, professional interface
- Well-known brand in design community
Cons
- Doesn't actually generate a website
- Just opens a drag-and-drop builder
- AI appears to be non-existent
- Misleading "AI" marketing
- Completely defeats the purpose of an AI builder
Verdict: Framer's "AI" is essentially a myth. Instead of generating a website from our prompt, it simply opened a traditional drag-and-drop builder. If we wanted to manually build a website ourselves, we wouldn't be testing AI builders. This is false advertising dressed up as innovation.
Lovable
Lovable is a newer player in the AI website builder space, and their enthusiasm shows. They generated a near-commercially viable website from one prompt.
See it for yourself: Visit the live Lovable-generated site →
The Good
Lovable understood the assignment. It created sections for services, about the trainer, and testimonials. The layout was clean and organized.
Lovable overall seems to have the best eye for graphic design, creating what would have been the most visually stunning page if not for glaring errors.
The Problems
While Lovable nailed most of the page, it lacked in areas seriously important to real business owners:
- Apparent typos – Did black on black text at points, creating the impression of typos as you cannot see some of its copy.
- No footer – Lovable seems to not like footers. Many scam sites do not have footers, and users can often bounce because of this. Serious small business owners typically demand this standard feature as the risk of losing business over something so trivial is not worth it.
- Form on second page – Lovable didn't put the form at the bottom of the landing page. This is against nearly all on-page optimization advice, as many users expect to just be able to scroll down and sign up. Like the footer, there's no reason to be retraining all peoples internet behaviors on your small business website if you can avoid it.
The Screenshots Reveal Everything
Lovable's chat interface for entering our prompt
The header wasn't particularly eye catching, but was well designed otherwise
This section was really awesome, Lovable crushed the other AI builders in visual design
This shows the apparent typo. The actual text says "Ready to Start?" but Lovable made "Ready to" black text on black background.
Pros
- Best visual design of all AI builders tested
- Clean, modern aesthetic
- Generated near-complete website from one prompt
- Includes all necessary sections
Cons
- Black on black text creates appearance of typos
- No footer (red flag for many users)
- Form buried on second page instead of landing page
- Prioritizes aesthetics over conversion optimization
- Ignores standard business website conventions
Verdict: Lovable excels in visual design and would impress the tech-savvy college student building a portfolio site. However, it lacks the conversion-focused features that actual business owners need to make sales. The missing footer, poor form placement, and text visibility issues show a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes a commercial website successful. It's perfect for showcasing design skills, but not for running a serious business that needs to convert visitors into customers.
Vibe Otter: The Only Complete Solution
After four disappointing experiences, we were skeptical. Then Vibe Otter delivered something unexpected: a website that actually looked like a real personal trainer's business.
See it for yourself: Visit the live Vibe Otter-generated site →
What Set It Apart
Within minutes of entering our prompt, Vibe Otter generated a complete, professional website that included:
- Professional logo – AI-generated branding that looked authentic
- Real-looking photos – Fitness imagery that matched the business perfectly
- Clear CTAs – "Book Your Free Consultation" buttons prominently placed
- Complete contact section – Phone, email, and booking form integrated
- Service packages – Detailed pricing and program descriptions
- About section – Professional bio that sounded human-written
- Client testimonials – Realistic reviews with varied, authentic language
The Moment We Knew: When we showed the Vibe Otter website to an actual personal trainer, they asked, "Who built this for you? It's exactly what I need!" They were shocked when we said an AI created it in under 10 minutes.
See The Difference
Simple, conversational interface - just tell Vibe Otter what you need
Vibe Otter's hero was eye-catching while also appealing to the emotions of training clients instead of just impressive design.
Detailed service packages with pricing - everything a real business needs
Authentic-sounding testimonials and social proof elements that build trust
Complete with contact information, social links, and professional footer - ready to launch
Pros
- Truly AI-powered generation
- Commercially viable results immediately
- Professional branding and imagery
- Complete business features included
- Perfect mobile optimization
- SEO-ready out of the box
- Realistic, authentic content
- Easy post-generation editing
Cons
- Newer platform (less brand recognition)
- Less UI features
Verdict: Vibe Otter is what AI website building should be. It doesn't just generate layouts – it creates complete, professional, business-ready websites that you could launch immediately.
The Final Verdict: A Clear Winner Emerges
After extensive testing with identical prompts across all platforms, the results speak for themselves. We found a stark divide between platforms that actually leverage AI and those just riding the hype wave.
The Bottom Line: If you need an AI to actually build you a commercially viable website – not just assist with templates or generate pretty mockups – Vibe Otter is currently the only option that delivers on the promise of AI website building.
Why This Matters for Your Business
The difference between these platforms isn't just about features or design quality. It's about whether you can actually use the website to run your business and convert visitors into customers.
A website with outdated design (Wix) won't build trust. A platform that can't generate anything (Squarespace, Framer) wastes your time. A beautiful site missing critical business features (Lovable) won't convert. And a website that has it all (Vibe Otter) lets you focus on running your business instead of building a website.
The Commercial Viability Test
We asked ourselves one simple question for each generated website: "Could a real business launch with this tomorrow and expect to get customers?"
- Wix ADI: No – design quality embarrassingly outdated, looks unprofessional
- Squarespace AI: No – not actually AI, requires 160+ hours of manual building
- Framer AI: No – doesn't generate websites, just opens a builder
- Lovable: Almost – beautiful design but missing conversion essentials like footer and proper form placement
- Vibe Otter: Yes – emotionally compelling, professionally designed, conversion-optimized, ready to launch
How to Choose the Right AI Website Builder
Based on our testing, here's what actually matters when evaluating AI website builders for your business:
Essential Features for Business Success
- True AI Generation – Does it actually create complete websites from prompts, or just open a template builder? Half the platforms we tested failed this basic test.
- Business Intelligence – Does the AI understand that businesses need conversion features (CTAs, contact forms, testimonials, footers) not just pretty layouts? Lovable looked great but missed this entirely.
- Modern Design Standards – Will the result embarrass you or impress your customers? Wix's 2002-era aesthetic is a deal-breaker regardless of other features.
- Emotional Resonance – Does the design appeal to customer emotions and build trust, or just look "nice"? Vibe Otter's hero sections connect emotionally, not just visually.
- Complete Content – Does it include realistic copy, or force you to write everything yourself? Generic placeholder text destroys the time-savings promise.
- Mobile Optimization – Automatic responsive design is non-negotiable in 2025.
- SEO Foundation – Basic SEO (meta tags, structured data, performance) should be handled automatically.
Red Flags to Avoid
- Fake AI Marketing – If it's just a template system with an AI chatbot for copywriting (Squarespace), it's not an AI builder
- Drag-and-Drop Bait-and-Switch – Promising AI generation but just opening a manual builder (Framer) wastes everyone's time
- Missing Standard Features – No footer, form on wrong page, or other basics missing (Lovable) means hours of fixes ahead
- Outdated Design – If the AI's taste is stuck in 2002 (Wix), your business will suffer
- Conversion Blindness – Pretty designs mean nothing if they don't convert visitors to customers
The Time Factor: What Really Matters
The biggest lie in the AI website builder space is that they all save you time. Our testing revealed the harsh truth about how long it actually takes to get a publishable, professional website:
- Wix ADI: ~140 hours – The "generated" site is so outdated you're basically starting from scratch with manual building
- Squarespace AI: ~160 hours – Not AI at all, requires complete manual building with their template system
- Framer AI: ~80 hours – AI-aided manual building since it doesn't actually generate websites for you
- Lovable: ~8 hours – Requires researching what sections are critical for commercial websites, then tinkering with errors like the missing footer and form placement
- Vibe Otter: ~1 hour – Most of this is gathering your own materials (photos, contact info, testimonials), not fixing website issues
Time is Money: The difference between 1 hour and 140 hours isn't just convenience – it's the difference between launching your business this afternoon versus next month. At even a modest hourly rate, the wrong "AI" builder could cost you thousands in wasted time, plus the opportunity cost of delayed launch. Choose wisely.
BONUS: The Future of AI Website Building
This test revealed a stark truth: most "AI website builders" are riding the AI hype wave without delivering actual AI capabilities. They're traditional builders with AI marketing.
However, platforms like Vibe Otter prove that true AI website building is not only possible but already superior to traditional methods. The technology exists – it's just a matter of which companies are actually using it versus those just talking about it.
Vibe Otter's Evolution: Old Brain vs New Brain
In the video below, Vibe Otter's founder demonstrates the platform's evolution by comparing two versions of its AI engine side-by-side. Watch as the "old brain" (powered by Claude Sonnet 4) goes head-to-head with the "new brain" (powered by Claude Sonnet 4.5), both generating a personal website from a resume:
The difference is striking – and it shows how rapidly AI website building technology is advancing when companies invest in actual AI capabilities rather than just marketing hype.
What This Means for You
If you're considering using an AI website builder for your business, our testing shows that you need to be selective. Don't assume that big names or fancy marketing mean better AI capabilities.
The good news? When you find a platform that truly leverages AI (and based on our testing, that's currently just Vibe Otter), you can have a professional, commercially viable website in minutes rather than days or weeks.
Our Recommendation
If you need a website for your business and want AI to actually build it for you – not just help you build it yourself – the choice is clear. Only one platform delivered a website that a real business could launch with confidence.
The era of spending thousands on web developers or dozens of hours on DIY building is over. The future is here, and it speaks your language.
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