My stack

    WordPress.comWix

    WordPress.com and Wix: two different approaches for similar needs.

    By use case

    Which tool should you choose?

    Choose WordPress.com if…

    • Create a simple personal or professional blog.
    • Launch a small e-commerce store.
    • Build a portfolio site for freelancer/SMB.

    Choose Wix if…

    • Create a professional showcase site with no technical skills
    • Quickly launch a page for an event or product launch
    • Test a business idea before investing in a more complex site
    Real cost

    What you really pay for.

    WordPress.com logoWordPress.com
    Wix logoWix

    Listed price

    Check price by seats, volume, and options actually used.

    From €15/month.

    From €20/month.

    When to pay

    Do not pay for a feature you do not use weekly.

    Move to paid when the free plan blocks regular usage (from €15/month, no per-seat cost).

    Move to paid when the free plan blocks regular usage (from €20/month, no per-seat cost).

    Hidden cost

    Real cost includes time spent maintaining the tool.

    The flat price can hide limits on volume, storage, or advanced features.

    The flat price can hide limits on volume, storage, or advanced features.

    Compare

    The criteria that make the difference.

    WordPress.com logoWordPress.com
    Wix logoWix

    Overbuilding risk

    The best choice is often the smallest tool that covers the real need.

    You need 50,000+ plugins (Personal/Premium too limited).

    You want full control over the code or plan to migrate someday

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions.

    WordPress.com or Wix — which is cheaper?

    WordPress.com costs 15€/mois and Wix costs 20€/mois.

    WordPress.com vs Wix — which to choose?

    Choose WordPress.com if you want a simple wordpress site without hosting complexity.. Choose Wix if you want a professional site online quickly without learning to code.

    Before choosing

    Pitfalls to avoid.

    Avoid

    Choosing the most complete tool

    Do this

    Choose the smallest tool that covers the main workflow.

    Avoid

    Deciding from marketing price

    Do this

    Compare cost to your real weekly usage.

    Avoid

    Keeping two overlapping tools

    Do this

    Give each tool a clear role or cut the duplicate.

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