Wix
Wix — Drag-and-drop website builder with app marketplace, e-commerce, and a headless CMS API option.
Our Verdict
Still the easiest way to build a working site for non-technical owners, with a serious lock-in tradeoff.
Pros
- Massive template and app marketplace
- Drag-drop editor genuinely easy
- Velo adds code-level escape hatch
- Headless CMS API usable from Next.js
- All-in-one billing covers everything
Cons
- Site performance historically mediocre
- Template switch essentially impossible
- SEO plugins required to match WordPress
- Vendor lock-in is near-total
When to Use Wix
Good fit if you need
- Small business website with e-commerce in drag-and-drop editor
- Headless CMS option connecting Wix content to a custom React frontend
- Service booking website with integrated scheduling and payments
- App marketplace extension adding custom Wix site functionality
- Portfolio site with Wix templates and custom domain setup
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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Extensions & MCP Servers
Official integrations from Wix in the catalog.
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