Wix is a hosted builder you rent. WordPress is software you can run anywhere, either on WordPress.com or on your own hosting.
Sign up free: 3 template sites on a we.inc address. AI building from $20/mo.
Choose Wix if you want everything handled for you and never want to think about plugins, updates or hosting. Choose WordPress if you want full control, a huge plugin library, and the option to move hosts any time.
Wix paid plans run $17 to $159 a month. WordPress.com runs $4 to $45 a month, or you can self-host the free WordPress software and pay only for hosting.
We.Inc sits between them: hosted like Wix, but you can export real code like WordPress, and AI builds the first version from a description. Free for 3 template sites; AI from $20/mo.
| Wix | WordPress | We.Inc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, with Wix ads and a wixsite.com address | Yes, on a wordpress.com address; the software is free; you pay for hosting, a domain, and any premium themes or plugins | Yes: 3 template sites, we.inc address, no AI |
| Cheapest paid plan | Light $17/mo | WordPress.com Personal $4/mo | $20/mo Starter (250 AI credits) |
| All plans | Light $17, Core $29, Business $39, Business Elite $159 per month | WordPress.com: Personal $4, Premium $8, Business $25, Commerce $45 per month (monthly billing $9 to $70) | Starter $20, Pro $50, Unlimited $99 per month |
| Who maintains it | Wix | You (self-hosted) or WordPress.com | We.Inc |
| Plugins and apps | Wix App Market | Tens of thousands of plugins | Ask in chat to add features |
| Take your site elsewhere | No | Yes, move hosts any time | 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: Owners who want a site live this week with no technical upkeep
Price: Light $17, Core $29, Business $39, Business Elite $159 per month
Pros: No updates, backups or security patches to manage; Visual editor anyone can learn; Hosting, SSL and support in one bill; Free plan to start
Cons: You cannot export the site or move hosts; Costs more per month than basic WordPress hosting; Advanced features depend on paid apps; Template cannot be changed after launch
Best for: Blogs, content-heavy sites, and anyone who wants full ownership
Price: WordPress.com: Personal $4, Premium $8, Business $25, Commerce $45 per month (monthly billing $9 to $70). Self-hosted: the software is free; you pay for hosting, a domain, and any premium themes or plugins
Pros: Own your site and move it anywhere; Enormous plugin and theme ecosystem; Excellent for blogging and content; Any developer can work on it
Cons: Steeper learning curve; Plugins, themes and hosting add up; You handle updates and security when self-hosting; Quality varies a lot between themes
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
Usually, at the low end. WordPress.com Personal is $4/mo on annual billing, versus $17/mo for Wix Light. Self-hosted WordPress can be cheaper still, but premium themes and plugins can push the total above Wix.
Yes, for most beginners. Wix is visual and fully managed. WordPress has more settings, and self-hosting means you look after updates and backups.
WordPress gives more control through plugins like Yoast. Wix covers the basics well. For most small sites, content quality matters much more than the platform.
Yes, but by rebuilding. Wix offers an RSS feed you can use to import blog posts, while pages and layouts need to be recreated.
Yes. Every We.Inc project is real React and TypeScript code you can export to GitHub and host anywhere.
No. The free plan publishes up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address. AI building starts on Starter at $20/mo with 250 credits.
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