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Top Website Builders like Wix

The most popular alternative to Wix is WordPress, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Wix are WooCommerce.

Most alternatives to Wix are in the Website Builders category, compared here by price, platform and features.

Wix alternatives
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  1. WordPress

    21.5Kstars

    WordPress is a free, open source content management system that you install on your own web hosting. Its block editor handles pages and posts, and thousands of themes and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools or an online store. Because it is self-hosted, you keep full control over your files, your data and your choice of host.

    9 WordPress alternatives

    Pros

    • Thousands of themes and plugins for almost any need
    • Full control over files, data and choice of host
    • Free and open source, with a huge community

    Cons

    • You handle hosting, updates, backups and security yourself
    • Plugin sprawl can slow sites and introduce vulnerabilities
    • Block editor takes time to master for complex layouts
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    iPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Plugins & extensionsTemplatesVisual editor
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  2. WooCommerce

    4.8(7.8K) · App Store

    WooCommerce is a free, open source plugin that adds a full online store to a WordPress site: products, cart, checkout, taxes, shipping and orders. Because it runs on your own hosting, you control the code and data, and a large catalog of free and paid extensions covers payment gateways, subscriptions, bookings and more. It is a natural choice for shops that already use WordPress.

    12 WooCommerce alternatives

    Pros

    • Free plugin that turns a WordPress site into a full store
    • Huge catalog of extensions for payments, subscriptions and bookings
    • Full control over code, data and hosting

    Cons

    • Hosting, security and updates are your responsibility
    • Paid extensions add up for features many stores need
    • Performance needs tuning as catalogs and traffic grow
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    E-commerce Platforms
    Platforms
    iPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    Digital productsInventory managementMobile appPaymentsPlugins & extensions
    Visit websiteMore about WooCommerce

Wix vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Wix, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Wix vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAI site generationBloggingCustom domainsSEO settingsTemplates
WixFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
WordPressFreeOpen sourceiPhone, Android, Self-hosted
WooCommerceFreeOpen sourceiPhone, Android, Self-hosted

Wix alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Wix?

The most popular alternative to Wix is WordPress: Open source CMS for building websites, blogs and online stores. Other great alternatives are WooCommerce.

Is there a free alternative to Wix?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including WordPress and WooCommerce.

Is there an open source alternative to Wix?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including WordPress and WooCommerce.

Is Wix free?

Wix has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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