Wix vs WordPress.com: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder with hosting included. It has a free plan and four paid site plans; the prices shown are for yearly subscriptions.
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 wix.com and wordpress.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Light, Core, Business, Business Elite
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Light $17/mo, Core $29/mo, Business $39/mo, Business Elite $159/mo (yearly, USD). Free domain for a year on paid plans.
- 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: Wix checked Nov 10, 2026, WordPress.com checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Wix lists 5 entries (Free, Light, Core, Business, Business Elite); WordPress.com lists 4 (Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Wix: Light $17/mo, yearly subscription. 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. Wix: Free: $0. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Wix: “Site plans”. WordPress.com: “Plans (price per month)”.
Wix plans and prices
| Plan | Yearly subscription | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No credit card required |
| Light | $17/month | 2 GB |
| Core | $29/month | 50 GB |
| Business | $39/month | 100 GB |
| Business Elite | $159/month | Unlimited |
USD prices as displayed for yearly subscriptions. Wix says prices and currency vary by location. Paid plans include a free domain for one year and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
From wix.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Wix 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 10, 2026. Full breakdown: WordPress.com pricing.
FAQ
How much does Wix cost?
Free, Light $17/mo, Core $29/mo, Business $39/mo, Business Elite $159/mo (yearly, USD). Free domain for a year on paid plans. (checked Nov 10, 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 10, 2026).
Do Wix and WordPress.com have a free option?
Wix: Free: $0. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Wix or WordPress.com?
Lowest listed paid tier: Wix Light $17/mo, yearly subscription; WordPress.com Personal $2.75, 3-year (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Wix or WordPress.com?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: wix.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and wordpress.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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