Strikingly vs WordPress.com: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Strikingly builds simple websites and online stores. Paid plans differ by number of sites, pages, products you can sell and the store transaction fee.
WordPress.com is the hosted version of WordPress. Its monthly price drops the longer the term you prepay. The WordPress.org software itself is free and open source; you pay separately for hosting if you run it yourself.
Listed A to Z, from strikingly.com and wordpress.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Limited, Pro, VIP
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Limited $8, Pro $16 and VIP $49 a month billed yearly, sites and store fees.
- Main price table
- Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Strikingly checked Nov 9, 2026, WordPress.com checked Nov 9, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Strikingly lists 3 entries (Limited, Pro, VIP); WordPress.com lists 4 (Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Strikingly: Limited $8/mo. WordPress.com: Personal $2.75, 3-year. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Strikingly: none in the published plan table. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Strikingly: “Plans (billed yearly)”. WordPress.com: “Plans (price per month)”.
Strikingly plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Sites | Store | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | $8/mo | 2 Limited sites | 1 product | 5% |
| Pro | $16/mo | 3 Pro sites | Up to 300 products | 2% |
| VIP | $49/mo | 5 VIP sites | Up to 500 products | 0% |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Custom email | $25 a year |
| Domain | $24.95 a year |
From strikingly.com, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Strikingly pricing.
WordPress.com plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | 1-year | 2-year | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $9 | $4 | $3.25 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $18 | $8 | $6.50 | $5.50 |
| Business | $40 | $25 | $20 | $17.50 |
| Commerce | $70 | $45 | $36 | $31.50 |
From wordpress.com, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: WordPress.com pricing.
FAQ
How much does Strikingly cost?
Limited $8, Pro $16 and VIP $49 a month billed yearly, sites and store fees. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
How much does WordPress.com cost?
Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Do Strikingly and WordPress.com have a free option?
Strikingly: none in the published plan table. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Strikingly or WordPress.com?
Lowest listed paid tier: Strikingly Limited $8/mo; WordPress.com Personal $2.75, 3-year (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: strikingly.com (checked Nov 9, 2026) and wordpress.com (checked Nov 9, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-09)
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