GoDaddy is the fastest way to a basic site. Wix gives you far more room to grow, for a bit more money.
Sign up free: 3 template sites on a we.inc address. AI building from $20/mo.
Choose GoDaddy for a basic brochure site live in an afternoon. Choose Wix if you want more design freedom, apps for bookings or events, and a free plan to try first.
GoDaddy Basic is $9.99/mo in year one and renews at $16.99/mo. Wix Light is $17/mo on annual billing, and Wix has a free plan with ads.
We.Inc builds a complete site from a chat description. Free for 3 template sites; AI from $20/mo.
| Wix | GoDaddy | We.Inc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, with Wix ads and a wixsite.com address | No free plan listed; paid plans to publish | Yes: 3 template sites, we.inc address, no AI |
| Cheapest paid plan | Light $17/mo | Basic $9.99/mo intro, renews at $16.99/mo | $20/mo Starter (250 AI credits) |
| All plans | Light $17, Core $29, Business $39, Business Elite $159 per month | Basic $9.99, Premium $14.99, Commerce $20.99 per month on a first annual term; renewals $16.99, $29.99, $34.99 | Starter $20, Pro $50, Unlimited $99 per month |
| Flexibility | High | Low | High: ask for any change |
| Apps | Large app market | Small set of built-in tools | Features added by AI |
| Code export | No | No | Yes, export to GitHub |
Prices checked September 2026, in US dollars per month on annual billing unless noted. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on their pricing page before you buy.
Best for: Small businesses that want a flexible site with bookings, events or a small shop
Price: Light $17, Core $29, Business $39, Business Elite $159 per month
Pros: Free plan to start; Drag anything anywhere; Large app market; Selling included on Core and up
Cons: No code export; Template locked after launch; Ads and a wixsite.com address on the free plan; Commerce is lighter than a dedicated store platform
Best for: Very small businesses that want a basic site bundled with their domain
Price: Basic $9.99, Premium $14.99, Commerce $20.99 per month on a first annual term; renewals $16.99, $29.99, $34.99
Pros: Very quick setup; Low first-year price; Domain, email and site in one account; Built-in marketing tools like email and social posts
Cons: Renewal prices jump sharply after year one; Limited design freedom; Fewer integrations; No code export
Best for: People who want to describe a site or web app in plain English and have AI build it
Price: Free plan: up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address, no AI. AI building from $20/mo (Starter, 250 credits). Pro $50/mo, Unlimited $99/mo.
Pros: Describe what you want in chat and AI builds a full, editable site or app; Edit by clicking on the page, by asking in chat, or in a real code editor; Export the React and TypeScript code to GitHub, so you are never locked in; Unlimited sites on paid plans, custom domains from Starter
Cons: The free plan is templates only; AI building needs a paid plan; Newer platform with a smaller app marketplace than the big names; Store features are simpler than a dedicated ecommerce platform
For most businesses that want room to grow, yes. GoDaddy is simpler and cheaper in year one, but more limited.
They end up close: GoDaddy Basic renews at $16.99/mo and Wix Light is $17/mo on annual billing.
Yes, by rebuilding the site in Wix and pointing your domain at it. Your domain can stay at GoDaddy.
GoDaddy, because it offers fewer choices. Wix is still beginner-friendly.
Free for up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address, without AI. AI building starts at $20/mo (Starter, 250 credits).
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