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Wix review

A popular drag-and-drop builder with a free plan, a big template library, an app market and built-in ecommerce on higher plans.

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7.8/10, Very good

Weighted across
6 criteria

Strongest on ease of use (8.8).

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Scorecard

How Wix scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Ease of use20% weight8.8

Free-form drag-and-drop editor and AI site generator make the first site quick.

Design flexibility20% weight8.2

Hundreds of templates and free positioning, though templates are hard to swap later.

Value for money20% weight7.4

Free plan to start; premium tiers are mid-priced for what they bundle.

Ecommerce15% weight7.8

Built-in store, payments and bookings on business plans.

SEO & growth tools15% weight7.8

Editable SEO settings, blog and marketing tools built in.

Portability & support10% weight5.8

Site designs cannot be exported to another platform.

Best for

Small businesses and beginners who want flexibility without code.

Not ideal for

Sites that may need to move platforms later.

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Free plan for testing
  • Very flexible drag-and-drop editor
  • Large app market

Worth knowing

  • Free plan shows Wix branding
  • Switching template means rebuilding the site
  • Designs cannot be exported

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Wix publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial / refund
Free plan; refund window on premium plans
Refund window
14 days
Free domain (first year)
Yes
Native ecommerce
Yes
AI site generator
Yes
Custom code
Limited (Velo for developers)
Price band
Mid-range
Founded
2006
Based in
Israel

Pricing: Free plan with Wix branding; premium plans add a custom domain and remove ads, with selling on business tiers. Free plan: yes.

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Questions

Wix: common questions

Is Wix good?

Wix scores 7.8 out of 10 in our website builders scorecard, rank 2 of 7. A popular drag-and-drop builder with a free plan, a big template library, an app market and built-in ecommerce on higher plans.

Who is Wix best for?

Best for small businesses and beginners who want flexibility without code. Less suited to sites that may need to move platforms later.

How much does Wix cost?

Free plan with Wix branding; premium plans add a custom domain and remove ads, with selling on business tiers. Free plan: yes.

What are Wix's key terms and features?

Free plan: Yes; Free trial / refund: Free plan; refund window on premium plans; Refund window: 14 days; Free domain (first year): Yes; Native ecommerce: Yes; AI site generator: Yes; Custom code: Limited (Velo for developers). As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Wix?

Shopify (7.9/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full website builders ranking for every alternative.

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