Which CMS is the right choice for you?
WordPress vs Wix
A detailed comparison of the two most popular website-building platforms. We analyse 10 key criteria to help you make the right decision.
WordPress or Wix?
WordPress (43% of the web) wins in 95% of cases: flexible, full SEO control (Yoast/Rank Math), 60,000+ plugins, 10,000+ themes, WooCommerce for e-commerce, code ownership, cheaper (hosting from €4.31/mo vs Wix's paid Combo plan). Wix is only better for: complete beginners with no tech skills, temporary portfolio sites, and people who want an all-in-one service. Wix drawbacks: closed platform, no easy migration, limited SEO options, vendor lock-in.
- WordPress = #1 for 95% of sites
- WP hosting from €4.31/mo
- 60,000+ plugins vs 300 Wix apps
- WP code ownership, Wix locked in
- Wix only for complete beginners
WordPress or Wix - Which Is Better for Your Site?
When you decide to build a website, one of the first questions is: which CMS (content management system) should you choose? WordPress and Wix are the two most popular platforms in the world, yet they take fundamentally different approaches.
WordPress is an open-source CMS that powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet. It is installed on your hosting account and gives you full control over your site, code, and data. WordPress hosting plans
Wix is a closed (proprietary) platform offering an all-in-one solution — hosting, editor, and tools in one place. It is easier to start with, but you have less control and remain dependent on the Wix platform.
Srovnání table: WordPress vs Wix
A direct comparison across 10 key criteria for choosing a platform.
WordPress - Pros and Cons
WordPress advantages
- Full control over your site and code
- Unlimited customisation options
- 60,000+ free plugins
- Excellent for SEO (Yoast, Rank Math)
- WooCommerce for e-commerce (free)
- Choose any hosting you like (speed, price)
- Huge community and support
- Ownership of all your data
WordPress drawbacks
- Requires maintenance (updates)
- Zabezpečení is up to the user
- Learning curve for absolute beginners
- You have to choose hosting separately
- Too many plugins can slow the site down
Wix - Pros and Cons
Wix advantages
- Very easy to use (drag-and-drop)
- All-in-one solution (hosting included)
- Ne technical knowledge needed
- Launch a site quickly (within an hour)
- Automatic maintenance and updates
Wix drawbacks
- Limited customisation options
- You cannot change the hosting provider
- SEO capabilities are limited
- The template cannot be changed after selection
- Vendor lock-in (platform dependency)
- Higher cost for advanced features
- Wix ads on the free plan
- Harder to move to another platform
When to Choose WordPress, and When Wix?
Choose WordPress if:
- You want a serious, professional site
- You plan to grow and scale the site
- You need e-commerce (WooCommerce)
- SEO is a priority for you
- You want full control over the site
- You have a budget for quality hosting
- You want to pick from thousands of themes
Choose Wix if:
- You need a simple site as soon as possible
- You have no technical knowledge
- The site is simple (up to 10-15 pages)
- You do not plan significant growth
- You do not require advanced SEO
- It is a personal site or hobby project
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The WordPress software (WordPress.org) is completely free and open-source. However, you do need hosting (from €4.31 per month at BeoHosting) and a domain. The total starting costs are significantly lower than Wix premium plans, and you have full control over your site.
Is Wix better than WordPress for beginners?
Wix is easier for absolute beginners thanks to its drag-and-drop editor — it requires no technical knowledge at all. However, WordPress with modern themes (Elementor, Divi) is also very intuitive and offers far more room to grow. For a serious site, WordPress is the better long-term choice.
Which is better for SEO — WordPress or Wix?
WordPress is significantly better for SEO. With plugins such as Yoast SEO or Rank Math you have full control over every SEO element — title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, XML sitemap, robots.txt. Wix has improved its SEO capabilities, but it is still limited compared with WordPress.
Can I move my site from Wix to WordPress?
Yes, but the process is not simple because Wix does not allow easy content export. You have to migrate text and images manually, or use specialised migration tools. The reverse (WordPress to Wix) is even harder. That is why it is important to think carefully before choosing a platform.
How much does it cost to maintain a WordPress site?
The basic costs of a WordPress site are: hosting (from €4.31/mo at BeoHosting), a domain, and optionally a premium theme (one-off). Most quality plugins are free. In total, a WordPress site costs significantly less than Wix premium plans.
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