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Wix free tier

A big drag-and-drop builder with a free plan on a wixsite.com address.

Checked against Wix's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. A few details were not stated on the official page; those are marked “Not stated” or worded with care. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What Wix's free plan gives you

A free site with hosting and the full editor on username.wixsite.com/sitename.

Wix free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Addressusername.wixsite.com/sitename
BrandingWix branding on free
Custom domainPremium plans only
CardNot needed for free

The catch

Free sites carry Wix branding and a long wixsite.com address; removing both needs a paid plan.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Huge template library
  • Easy editor
  • Free domain voucher on first yearly plan

Watch out

  • Branding on free
  • Long free URL
  • Can't easily switch templates later

How to start on Wix

  1. 1

    Sign up at wix.com

  2. 2

    Pick a template

  3. 3

    Edit with drag-and-drop

  4. 4

    Publish to wixsite.com

Wix compared

Wix: questions

Is Wix free?

A free site with hosting and the full editor on username.wixsite.com/sitename. Free plan ends: Never.

Does Wix need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for Wix's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with Wix's free plan?

Free sites carry Wix branding and a long wixsite.com address; removing both needs a paid plan.

Can I use my own domain on Wix for free?

No, connecting your own domain needs a paid plan. The free plan gives you username.wixsite.com/sitename.

What are the best free alternatives to Wix?

Google Sites, Square Online, Carrd. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

Alternatives to Wix

  • Google Sites

    Free site builder

    100

    Google's drag-and-drop builder, free with any Google account.

    Cost
    Free with a Google account
    Custom domain
    Yes, a domain you own (up to 5 per site)
    Buying a domain
    Needs Google Workspace

    The catch: Design options are very basic, and the site must be shared publicly or it redirects to the sites.google.com address.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from Free only
  • Square Online

    Store builder

    92

    A free online store builder from Square that charges only when you sell.

    Monthly fee
    $0 on free
    Card fee
    2.9% + 30¢ per sale
    Custom domain
    Paid annual plan only

    The catch: You can't use your own domain on the free plan.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from Plus
  • Carrd

    One-page builder

    85

    A tiny builder for one-page sites, with very cheap yearly Pro plans.

    Free sites
    Up to 3
    Branding
    'Made with Carrd'
    Custom domain
    Pro Standard ($19/yr) and up

    The catch: Custom domains need Pro Standard at $19 a year; the $9 Pro Lite does not include them.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from $9/yr (Pro Lite)
  • Framer

    Design-first builder

    85

    A designer-friendly builder with a free plan on a Framer subdomain.

    Pages
    1,000
    Bandwidth
    1 GB
    CMS
    10 collections

    The catch: No custom domain on free and only 1 GB bandwidth.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from $10/mo (Basic (yearly billing))
  • Jimdo

    Website builder

    85

    A European builder with a free plan for small, simple sites.

    Address
    Jimdo subdomain
    Custom domain
    Premium plans
    Billing
    Monthly, 12 or 24 months

    The catch: The free plan's limits and Jimdo branding aren't spelled out on the pricing page.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from Cheapest paid plan
  • Notion Sites

    Docs-to-site publisher

    85

    Publish any Notion page as a website on a free notion.site address.

    Free domain
    One notion.site name
    Custom domain
    $8/mo yearly or $10/mo monthly add-on
    Needs
    A paid Notion plan for custom domain

    The catch: A custom domain costs an extra $8-10 a month on top of a paid Notion plan.

    No cardNo end date
    Paid from $8/mo (Custom domain add-on (yearly))

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