DO I NEED HOSTING?
Yes. Platforms like Wix and Squarespace provide their own hosting, which is why they have a cost per month. WordPress.org is opensource and free to use, but you need web hosting.
DO I NEED HOSTING?
I use Siteground with all of my clients. This is because they offer one of the fastest servers, unlimited storage, Unlimited domains, cheap hosting plans, 24/7 customer support, SimpleScript 1-click installation, easy FTP file transfer and MySQL database. One of the great things about Siteground has a good track record for maintaining their 99% uptime.