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What is Wix?
Short answer
Wix is a website builder from Wix, best for drag-and-drop sites for small businesses. It has a free plan (Free plan with Wix branding); paid plans start at $17 / mo.
| Fact | Wix | Website builders median (8 tools) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, Free plan with Wix branding | 6 of 8 have one |
| Entry price | $17 / mo | $8.50 / mo |
| Top plan | $159 / mo | $37.50 / mo |
| 1st year | $204 | $102 |
| Paid plans | 4 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web | — |
What does Wix do?
Wix covers these jobs, as listed on Wix's pricing and feature pages.
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free domain for 1 year
- Storage from 2 GB to unlimited
- Marketing suite
- Accept payments on Core and up
- Scheduling and services
How much does Wix cost?
Free, then $17 / mo to $159 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | — |
| Light | $17 / mo | — | — |
| Core | $29 / mo | — | — |
| Business | $39 / mo | — | — |
| Business Elite | $159 / mo | — | — |
What are the best Wix alternatives?
Closest on first-year cost: Webflow, Duda, Framer.
Is Wix better than Carrd?
Wix is best for drag-and-drop sites for small businesses; Carrd for simple one-page sites. First year: $204 vs $9.
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Wix pricing | wix.com/plans | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare