Head-to-head · Website Builders
Wix Website Builder vs Elementor
Wix Website Builder leads on 0 checks, Elementor on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWix Website Builder · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Wix Website Builder scores higher on our rubric for website builders: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Wix Website Builder is the better fit for flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce. Elementor is the better fit for wordPress sites needing visual design and advanced tools.
- Wix Website Builder fits best
Flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce
- Elementor fits best
WordPress sites needing visual design and advanced tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Wix Website Builder 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Elementor 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Website Builders | #4 in Website Builders |
| Best for | Flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce | WordPress sites needing visual design and advanced tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Wix Website Builder 0/5 · Elementor 0/5 | ||
| Custom domain on free | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AI site builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Blogging | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Code export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Hosting included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| E-commerce | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Wix Website Builder gives individuals and businesses a hosted way to create sites with templates, drag-and-drop editing and AI-assisted creation. It suits companies that want more than a brochure site, including service businesses,… Read the review → |
Elementor gives individuals, businesses, freelancers, and agencies a visual way to build WordPress websites. Its drag-and-drop editor works alongside tools for themes, forms, popups, dynamic content, responsive layouts, and SEO settings.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Wix Website Builder — where it wins
- Drag-and-drop editor with AI-assisted site creation
- Booking tools support forms, staff, services and multiple locations
- Broad marketing, analytics and commerce integrations
Where it doesn't
- Custom domains and expanded business features require paid plans
- Advanced ecommerce and marketing tools are limited to higher tiers
- Plan pricing varies by location and yearly billing terms
Elementor — where it wins
- Build headers, footers, and templates with Theme Builder
- Create forms, popups, and dynamic content without leaving the builder
- Choose integrations including WooCommerce, HubSpot, and Mailchimp
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans differ in site limits and included capabilities
- Advanced features may be more than a simple site needs
- Requires a WordPress-based deployment
- Wix Website Builder9.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible Wix site builder for businesses that need bookings, marketing or ecommerce.
Visit WixFull verdict → - Elementor9.1/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich WordPress builder for visual design, site tools, and multi-site workflows.
Visit ElementorFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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