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WordPress vs Wix

Model: Open-source CMS; GPL license
Content: Posts, pages and custom content types
Workflow: Scheduled publishing and revisions

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What to check	WordPress ↗	Wix ↗
Category	CMS	Website builders
Platform profile	An open-source CMS with themes, plugins and control over your own hosting.	A visual website builder with hosting, templates and business tools in one platform.
Key facts	Model: Open-source CMS; GPL license Content: Posts, pages and custom content types Workflow: Scheduled publishing and revisions	Model: Cloud SaaS website builder Hosting: Wix servers and global CDN Workflow: Hosting setup and updates are managed
Best suited to	Editorial sites and structured publishing.	Business sites, landing pages and visual editing.
Before you commit	Self-hosting requires PHP and a compatible database.	A Wix site cannot run on another hosting provider.
CMS market share	58.4%	6.2%
Pricing & plans	Free license; hosting billed separately	From USD 17.77 / month · billed annually