Wix Templates vs ThemeForest

WTWix Templates9.3Visit ThemeForest8.9Visit

Higher score WT Wix Templates #2 in Website Templates 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Wix

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ThemeForest #5 in Website Templates 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ThemeForest

• Wix Templates fits best

  Wide template choice with built-in business tools

• ThemeForest fits best

  Shoppers comparing themes across platforms

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Side by side

Feature	WTWix Templates 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ThemeForest 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Website Templates	#5 in Website Templates
Best for	Wide template choice with built-in business tools	Shoppers comparing themes across platforms
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Not checked yet
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Live chat, Phone, Email, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wix Templates 2/2 · ThemeForest 1/2
Ecommerce templates	✓	✓
Responsive designs	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform compatibility	Single-platform	Not checked yet
Template types	One Page, eCommerce, Portfolio & CV, Blog, business, events, education, restaurants, travel	Not checked yet
Templates available	2000	Not checked yet
Customization features	Edit layout, colors, fonts, images, sections and pages; drag-and-drop editor; add apps; AI copy and visuals	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	2,000+ templates span business, ecommerce, portfolios, blogs and more. Drag-and-drop editing covers layouts, colors, fonts, images and sections. Add Wix Stores, Payments, Bookings, Events and Pricing Plans.	Catalog spans WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CMS, and other categories Previews, ratings, and author details help compare individual items Supports page-builder and responsive ecommerce templates
Cons	Templates publish through Wix, so the platform fit is limited to web. Using a custom domain and other premium capabilities requires a paid plan. Advanced ecommerce and developer features sit in the Business Elite tier.	Individual item pricing varies by independent author Purchases are item-by-item rather than subscription access Licenses specify one site per license
Our verdict	Wix Templates is a catalog of ready-made website designs for people and organizations creating sites with Wix. Its 2,000+ options cover business, ecommerce, portfolios, blogs, events, education, health, restaurants and travel, making it a… Read the review →	ThemeForest is an online marketplace for website themes and templates from independent authors. It suits shoppers comparing designs across platforms, from WordPress and Shopify to HTML, CMS, eCommerce, marketing, blogging, and UI. Buyers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Wix Templates — where it wins

  • 2,000+ templates span business, ecommerce, portfolios, blogs and more.
  • Drag-and-drop editing covers layouts, colors, fonts, images and sections.
  • Add Wix Stores, Payments, Bookings, Events and Pricing Plans.

  Where it doesn't

  • Templates publish through Wix, so the platform fit is limited to web.
  • Using a custom domain and other premium capabilities requires a paid plan.
  • Advanced ecommerce and developer features sit in the Business Elite tier.

• ThemeForest — where it wins

  • Catalog spans WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CMS, and other categories
  • Previews, ratings, and author details help compare individual items
  • Supports page-builder and responsive ecommerce templates

  Where it doesn't

  • Individual item pricing varies by independent author
  • Purchases are item-by-item rather than subscription access
  • Licenses specify one site per license

• WTWix Templates9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad template catalog paired with drag-and-drop editing and built-in business tools.

  Visit WixFull verdict →
• ThemeForest8.9/10 · Paid

  Compare templates across platforms, then buy and download individual items.

  Visit ThemeForestFull verdict →