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A hosted website builder for business pages, portfolios and online selling, with paid plans for custom domains and payment workflows.
Wix
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See the vendor’s current capabilities, product information and plan details.
Visit Wix ↗Who should take a closer look?
Small businesses building a website and selecting a plan around publishing, collaborators and selling.
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Wix features
Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
- Visual website editing
- Hosted website publishing
- Blog and business pages
- Custom domain on paid site plans
- Online payments on Core and above
Wix pricing considerations
Free plan available
Free plus Light, Core, Business and Business Elite. Prices vary by region and billing term; annual monthly equivalents are not monthly-payment quotes.
A continuing free website option is available with Wix branding and a Wix URL; payment workflows require an appropriate paid plan.
Calculate costs from your vendor quote →What to check before choosing
- Free sites retain Wix branding and a Wix URL; connecting a custom domain requires a paid site plan.
- Light does not accept payments; business email and domain renewal need separate budgeting.
Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
Wix FAQs
Does Wix have a free plan?
A continuing free website option is available with Wix branding and a Wix URL; payment workflows require an appropriate paid plan.
Who is Wix for?
Small businesses building a website and selecting a plan around publishing, collaborators and selling.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.