The 5 Most Popular Website Builders — And Which Ones Actually Support Multilingual

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If you’re trying to make your website multilingual and you built it on one of the popular drag-and-drop website builders, you’ve probably already discovered a frustrating truth: most of them don’t make it easy.

Some have limited built-in options. Some have paid add-ons that are surprisingly expensive. And some have nothing at all.

This guide breaks down the five most popular website builders — Wix, Shopify, GoDaddy, Weebly, and Webflow — and gives you an honest picture of their multilingual capabilities. Then we’ll show you the solution that works on all of them.

1. Wix — Multilingual Exists, But It’s Clunky

Wix does have a native multilingual feature called Wix Multilingual. The good news: it’s included in most paid plans. The less good news: it comes with some notable limitations.

The Wix Multilingual tool creates separate page versions for each language, which means your site’s structure can get complicated fast. Translating apps and third-party widgets — things like booking systems, pop-ups, or custom forms — often falls outside its scope, meaning those elements stay in your original language even when visitors switch. SEO implementation is also inconsistent.

For a simple brochure site, Wix Multilingual might be enough. For anything more complex, the gaps become real problems. Multilingualizer works on Wix via the custom code section in site settings, and gives you direct control over exactly what gets translated and how — including the bits Wix’s native tool misses.

2. Shopify — Basic Built-In, Limited for Most Themes

Shopify has a free built-in translation tool called Translate & Adapt. It allows merchants to add multiple languages, and for basic content it does work. The catch: it’s tightly dependent on your theme’s architecture. Some themes support it well; others don’t surface translated content correctly. Dynamic product content and checkout flows can be especially tricky.

For merchants who need a reliable bilingual storefront — particularly those selling into bilingual markets like Quebec, Belgium, or Switzerland — Translate & Adapt often doesn’t go far enough. The next step up is third-party apps like Weglot (starting at $17/month) or Langify, which add up fast.

Multilingualizer on Shopify works by adding the script to your theme’s theme.liquid file. For static page content — your homepage, landing pages, About page, and product descriptions you control — it’s a cost-effective alternative at $3.99/month.

3. GoDaddy — No Multilingual Support at All

GoDaddy’s Website Builder is designed for simplicity, and it delivers on that promise. But that simplicity comes at a cost: there is no built-in multilingual or translation feature whatsoever.

For GoDaddy users who need a bilingual site, the only option is to use an external tool. GoDaddy does allow HTML embed blocks on pages, which is where Multilingualizer comes in. You add the Multilingualizer script via a custom HTML block or by contacting GoDaddy support to add it to the site header. Then you wrap your page content in language tags directly in the GoDaddy editor.

It’s a workaround, but it works — and for many GoDaddy users who want French and English without rebuilding their site, it’s the only viable path.

4. Weebly — Nothing Built In

Like GoDaddy, Weebly (now owned by Square) has no built-in multilingual capability. It’s a simple website builder aimed at small businesses and individuals, and multilingual just isn’t part of its feature set.

Weebly does allow custom HTML/embed elements and header code injection (on paid plans), which means Multilingualizer can be added. The setup process is similar to GoDaddy: add the script to the site header through Weebly’s Settings > SEO > Header Code section, then use the Embed Code element on pages to wrap your content in language tags.

Again — not as seamless as a native feature, but it works, and it’s the only multilingual option available on Weebly without migrating to a different platform.

5. Webflow — Multilingual Exists, But It’s Extremely Expensive

Webflow has the most powerful native multilingual feature of any of the builders on this list — but it’s priced for enterprise budgets. Webflow Localization costs $29 per locale per month, on top of your existing Webflow plan. Two languages? $58/month extra. Three languages? $87/month extra.

For freelancers and small businesses on Webflow, this pricing is a barrier. The good news: Webflow’s custom code feature allows Multilingualizer to be added directly, bypassing the need for Webflow Localization entirely. For sites where most content is on static pages, this is a practical and dramatically cheaper alternative.

The Common Thread: Multilingualizer Works on All of Them

Across all five builders, the story is the same: native multilingual support is either absent, limited, or expensive. And across all five, Multilingualizer fills the gap.

Here’s how it integrates with each platform:

  • Wix: Add via Settings > Custom Code (paid plans)
  • Shopify: Add to theme.liquid in the theme code editor
  • GoDaddy: Add via HTML embed block or site header
  • Weebly: Add via Settings > SEO > Header Code
  • Webflow: Add via Project Settings > Custom Code

One tool. One subscription at $3.99/month. Works on whichever builder you’re already on.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to switch website builders to go multilingual. Whatever platform you’re on, Multilingualizer gives you a working language switcher and full control over your translations — without the complexity, cost, or migration headache.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which website builder is best for multilingual sites?

If multilingual is your primary requirement, Webflow has the most powerful native feature — but it’s expensive. For most small businesses, the best approach is to choose the platform that fits your needs best overall (design, e-commerce, simplicity) and then add Multilingualizer on top. This works on Wix, Shopify, GoDaddy, Weebly, Webflow, and others.

Does GoDaddy support multiple languages?

No. GoDaddy’s Website Builder has no built-in multilingual or translation feature. The only way to add multilingual functionality to a GoDaddy site is through a third-party tool like Multilingualizer, which can be added via a custom HTML embed block.

What is the easiest website builder for a bilingual site?

The easiest experience is to use any website builder you’re comfortable with, then add Multilingualizer. The tool is designed to be non-technical — you add a script snippet once, then add your translations directly in your page editor using simple language tags. No coding required.

Ready to Make Your Site Multilingual?

Whatever builder you’re on, you don’t have to switch platforms or start over. Multilingualizer works with your existing site and has you speaking two languages in under an hour.

Start your free trial of Multilingualizer today — and stay on the platform you know and love.