Website builders · Head to head
WordPress.com vs Webflow: which is better?
Short answer
WordPress.com costs less in the first year ($48 vs $180). Pick WordPress.com for blogs and sites on managed WordPress; pick Webflow for designers building CMS-driven sites.
| Fact | WordPress.com | Webflow | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Blogs and sites on managed WordPress | Designers building CMS-driven sites | — |
| Free plan | Yes, Free plan | Yes, Starter site on webflow.io domain | Tie |
| Entry plan | Personal: $4 / mo | Basic: $15 / mo | WordPress.com |
| Mid plan | Premium: $8 / mo | Premium: $25 / mo | WordPress.com |
| Top plan | Commerce: $45 / mo | Premium: $25 / mo | Webflow |
| 1st year | $48 | $180 | WordPress.com |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, WordPress.com or Webflow?
WordPress.com costs less in the first year ($48 vs $180).
| 1st year | WordPress.com | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $48 | $180 |
| Mid | $96 | $300 |
| Top | $540 | $300 |
Which has the better free plan, WordPress.com or Webflow?
Neither stands out: WordPress.com: Yes, Free plan; Webflow: Yes, Starter site on webflow.io domain.
Should you pick WordPress.com or Webflow?
Pick WordPress.com if
- you want blogs and sites on managed WordPress
- the free plan is enough (Free plan)
Pick Webflow if
- you want designers building CMS-driven sites
- the free plan is enough (Starter site on webflow.io domain)
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress.com pricing | wordpress.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Webflow pricing | webflow.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare