When comparing Google Sites vs Tumblr, the Slant community recommends Tumblr for most people. In the question“What are the best free website builders for personal sites?” Tumblr is ranked 1st while Google Sites is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Tumblr is:
It costs nothing to create a Tumblr account.
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Pros
Pro table of contents supported
it has automatic table of contents generated based from headings
Pro Easy image post
Add images from Google, a link, or upload
Pro Deep integration with other Google Tools
Integrate additional Google tools like Google+, Groups, and Hangouts
Pro Free to use
Free without any limitation
Pro Change logs
Google Sites allow owner to use change logs to check any changes to the website made by owners and other editors.
Pro Free
It costs nothing to create a Tumblr account.
Pro Community-driven
It is built around sharing and discovering new, short-form content.
Pro Good customization options
Tumblr allow users to customize their website with many built-in themes. In addition to theme selection, user can also further customize their website either through a customization editor wizard or through a HTML and CSS editor for advanced users.
Pro Supports responsive design & mobile-friendly websites
Tumblr supports responsive design for the website as it will be fitted with the same theme based on which device the user is using to view the website. It can also vary by theme with responsive design availability.
Pro Great mobile apps
Easy to use Windows Phone, iOS and Android are available.
Pro Custom domain support
If you want to use your own domain instead of *.tumblr.com, you can.
Cons
Con Unattractive themes and design
All themes available on Google Sites are heavily outdated and as such very mediocre.
Con Not ability to add 3rd-party widgets
Google Sites does not have an option to allow users to add 3rd-party widgets directly, so users have to stick only to the widgets available from the Gadget Browser.