Head-to-head · Website Builders
Wix Website Builder vs WordPress.com
Wix Website Builder leads on 0 checks, WordPress.com 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 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Wix Website Builder is the better fit for flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce. WordPress.com is the better fit for blogs, publications, and content-led sites.
- Wix Website Builder fits best
Flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce
- WordPress.com fits best
Blogs, publications, and content-led sites
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Wix Website Builder 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | WordPress.com 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Website Builders | #2 in Website Builders |
| Best for | Flexible business sites with bookings or ecommerce | Blogs, publications, and content-led sites |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $2.75/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA | 2FA |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Wix Website Builder 0/5 · WordPress.com 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 |
| Specs | ||
| E-commerce | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| 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 → |
WordPress.com is a fully hosted website and blogging platform for individuals, publishers, businesses, and organizations that need to create and maintain content-led sites. It combines post and page publishing with future scheduling, theme… 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
WordPress.com — where it wins
- Free publishing with unlimited pages and posts
- Built-in newsletters, gated content, and subscriber management
- Scheduled posts, analytics, backups, and security tools included
Where it doesn't
- Free plan uses a WordPress.com subdomain
- Free storage is limited to 1 GB
- Plugin installation requires a paid plan
- Wix Website Builder9.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible Wix site builder for businesses that need bookings, marketing or ecommerce.
Visit WixFull verdict → - WordPress.com9.3/10 · Free plan
A hosted WordPress platform for publishing, newsletters, memberships, and content-led sites.
Visit WordPress.comFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Wix Website Builder vs Webflow
- Wix Website Builder vs Elementor
- Wix Website Builder vs Wix
- Wix Website Builder vs Drupal
- Wix Website Builder vs Joomla
- Wix Website Builder vs Squarespace Commerce
- WordPress.com vs Wix
All website builders comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update