Wix Pricing 2023: Which Pricing Plan Is Best (and Worst)?

Yes. Wix offers a 14-day free trial on premium plans and a completely free plan to get started with, which includes up to 500MB of storage space. In many ways, the free plan is great – there’s no time limit, and you can build and publish your site without paying a cent.

You don’t need any payment details to sign up for Wix’s free plan, either – all you do is create an account with your email address, and you can start building your site. But we do warn users against sticking to the free plan for too long because it limits growth and isn’t too professional-looking for visitors. The free plan provides limited features, and your website will have Wix ads on each page, which isn’t ideal for businesses.

There’s also a range of other drawbacks, which we’ll cover below.

5 Things You Should Know About the Free Plan

1. You can’t use your own domain name
2. You’ll have Wix ads displayed on your site
3. You can’t sell online
4. You only get limited features – for example, you’ll have no access to Google Analytics which means you won’t be able to track your website’s performance with this tool
5. You receive basic customer support – priority support is only available on premium plans so you might be left stranded if you need a helping hand

Here’s a demo website that one of our team made with the free Wix plan, which shows some of this in action: https://carnagelucy.wixsite.com/lucyscupcakes

So, do we recommend Wix’s free plan? Well, sort of – but only because it’s free. If you want a successful, professional, or popular website, you’ll need a better plan than the free version.

The free plan is really only suitable for playing on. If you’re at all serious about your site, then picking a paid plan is a much smarter move (although you can always take your time building on the free plan, then upgrade).

For the more price-conscious among you, the cheapest website builder plan is the $16 per month Light plan, but if you want to sell products through your site, the cheapest ecommerce plan is the $27 per month Core plan.

Does Wix Have a Free Trial?

As an alternative to Wix’s free plan, which offers limited features and puts ads on your website, you can opt for a 14-day free trial of one of Wix’s premium plans. Now, it’s not technically a free trial and more of a refund period, so you’ll have to enter payment details to kick things off.

That being said, Wix’s free trial is a great way to see if a certain plan suits your website or business. You’ll get to experience and try out the powerful features that are usually locked behind premium plans, such as increased storage and advanced analytics.

So, how much does Wix cost? If you’re looking to pay for a Wix plan, there are four premium plans to choose between, along with the custom Enterprise plan for leading businesses.

Wix has recently reworked its pricing plans, replacing its “Connect Domain” and “Combo” plans with “Light” and “Core”. Wix also previously split its plans into website building and online stores, but the two have now been merged, meaning only one premium plan lacks ecommerce features now.

Let’s take a look at each plan individually to see what you get for your money.

Light Plan ($16.00/month)

The Light plan is best for small and informational websites, such as blogs, portfolios, and resumes. While it is an upgrade on the free plan since it removes ads, its features are still fairly limited:

• Free domain for 1st year, increasing your site’s professionalism and recognition
• 2GB of storage space
• Basic marketing suite, capable of simple promotion

Wix’s Light plan has the same starting price as Squarespace’s cheapest plan, but it’s still a considerable dent in your budget, especially if you’re only looking to build a simple website. You might be better off with a cheaper website builder, such as GoDaddy or Hostinger.

Is the Light Plan Right for You?

We recommend Wix’s Light plan if you’re looking to build a professional-looking personal website or want to promote your business (and do little else). While the plan removes ads, you’ll only have access to basic marketing tools and analytics, and you won’t be able to sell products.

Core Plan ($27/month)

The Core plan is a great starting point for online stores. You get access to everything on the Light plan, plus:

• 50GB of storage space
• 5 collaborators
• Basic site analytics to monitor traffic and performance
• Basic ecommerce tools – sell up to 50,000 products, accept payments, and sell on marketplaces/social channels
• Customer accounts to improve the checkout experience
• Abandoned cart recovery to help retain customers
• No transaction fees

You’ll need to choose Wix’s Core plan if you want to sell online, but take note that this plan is the same price as Shopify’s cheapest plan, too! We recommend comparing Wix and Shopify to find the right fit for your store – after all, Shopify is our top ecommerce website builder.

Is the Core Plan Right for You?

Wix’s Core plan is fine for starting out but it shouldn’t be a long-term solution for your business because its stripped-back features are only suitable for small stores. You’ll want to upgrade to the Business plan or above as soon as sales start to pick up. That being said, it’s a decent choice if your website is only beginning to grow, and you’ll be able to better engage with your target audience thanks to access to the Site Booster app and website analytics.

Business Plan ($32/month)

We recommend upgrading to the Business plan once your store is getting steady sales. It’s time to level up your ecommerce efforts!

You unlock everything on the Core plan, plus:

• 100GB of storage space
• Automated sales tax calculator
• Advanced shipping, including USPS discounts, to help manage orders
• Improve customer trust by adding product reviews to your website
• Display products in multiple currencies to engage with a wider customer base

The Business plan is a real improvement on the Core plan, giving users more power and tools to help manage your website and track performance. It’s also considerably cheaper than other advanced ecommerce plans provided by alternative builders. For example, if you want to upgrade from Shopify’s cheapest plan, your next option is the $79 per month Shopify plan.

Is the Business Plan Right for You?

As we’ve already mentioned, the Business plan is best if your website is already growing successfully. We wouldn’t recommend this as a starting point for any new website or online store. But, if your business needs advanced marketing, branding, and ecommerce tools, the Business plan could be the right fit for you.

Business Elite Plan ($159/month)

The Business Elite plan is a considerable step up from the cheaper Business plan. You get access to everything on the Business plan, plus:

• Unlimited storage space
• 15 collaborators, which is helpful for large businesses to delegate work
• Advanced features, including marketing tools, analytics, and ecommerce
• Priority VIP phone support so you can skip the queue
• Retain customers with loyalty programs to share discounts, coupons, and rewards
• Collect up to 3,000 product reviews to help improve customer trust
• Sell unlimited products with Modalyst dropshipping

At $159 per month, the Business Elite plan is a very expensive option to consider. While it’s cheaper than the Shopify Advanced plan at $299 per month, we’d only recommend this plan for large, expanding businesses.

Is the Business Elite Plan Right for You?

The Business Elite plan is a real upgrade to streamline, refine, and grow your online store. If your business is making good money and expanding rapidly, the steep price increase from the Business to Business Elite plan is worth it. Still, for such a high price, we’d recommend Wix’s 14-day free trial to see if this plan is the right fit for your business.

Enterprise Plan (Custom pricing)

Wix’s Enterprise plan is a powerful solution for highly successful businesses. With custom pricing, you’ll need to contact the Wix Enterprise sales team for more information on costs.

You’ll get everything on the Business Elite plan as well as additional extras, including:

• Unlimited collaborators
• Dedicated account manager for priority support and expert advice
• Custom templates and integrations for a plan that truly fits your website’s needs

Is the Enterprise Plan Right for You?

We know that the majority of our readers are small or medium-sized businesses, so it’s unlikely you’ll need to consider Wix’s Enterprise plan since it caters to large-scale brands and industry leaders. If you feel like you’ve reached the limits of the Business Elite plan, then it’s time to give Wix’s team a call, but, if you’re simply looking for a powerful home for your online store, we recommend you check out a dedicated ecommerce platform, such as Shopify.

There’s no denying that Wix has changed tact with its pricing over the years, doing away with cheaper plans like the Connect Domain option, which used to be around $5/month (and is still available in the UK for £4/month). Its recent change to the pricing model saw the merging of Wix’s website builder and ecommerce plans into the five premium plans we discussed above.

The Light plan is the cheapest premium option – it was previously known as the “Combo” plan, and its pricing has increased by roughly $2 per year over the last few years. It’s currently priced at $16 per month. This is in line with industry-wide price increases and is a pretty standard starting price in 2023.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how Wix’s pricing compares with our other top-rated website builders. We’ve included each builder’s cheapest paid plan (in blue) alongside its best value for money plan (in purple):

Does being more expensive make Wix a bad option? No. The jump in price is balanced out by a wealth of impressive website features that give Wix an advantage in this category, getting a quality of features score of 5 out of 5.

But, when it comes to value for money, Wix scores 3 out of 5. With prices increasing across the market and a recent rework to Wix’s pricing model, Wix can be labeled as a “premium” platform, but you get a lot for your money.

Shopify, a good alternative to Wix when it comes to online stores, relies heavily on third-party apps (which often increase your monthly costs), while Wix excels when it comes to built-in features. With Wix, you get access to a suite of SEO features, including integration with Semrush for keyword support, as well as multilingual capabilities and email marketing tools.

If you want to get the most out of Wix, we’d recommend signing up for its $27 per month Core plan which gives you access to a wide range of quality tools and features (and is the cheapest plan that allows you to sell online).

Beyond paying the monthly subscription fee, there are other additional Wix costs to keep in mind! Here’s a look at what you can expect:

1. Wix auto-renewal

Not an additional cost, but may be unexpected

This is not exactly an additional charge, but many customers don’t realize that Wix’s subscriptions are set to renew automatically at the end of your subscription period.

If you don’t want your plan to auto-renew, you can simply turn it off in your settings. Here’s how:

• Go to Billing and Payments in your Wix account
• Click Plan Actions
• Click Cancel Now

Don’t worry – clicking “Cancel Now” doesn’t actually cancel your plan there and then. Instead, it means your plan won’t automatically renew next time your subscription expires.

2. Wix domain name cost (only free for first year of annual plans)

$14.95 to $24.85 per year

Wix domains are free for the first year, after which most domains cost $14.95 per year. More specialized domains can cost up to around $24.85 per year, so you can keep costs to a minimum depending on your chosen domain.

If you don’t pay for your domain, then someone else can register that domain name and use it for themselves. Your domain name’s renewal happens automatically so that you don’t accidentally lose your domain, but you can cancel the auto renew at any time when in your settings.

3. Custom email addresses

$4.08 per month per email address

Wix has partnered up with G Suite (basically Google’s Gmail for Business) to enable you to create custom email addresses directly within your Wix account, meaning you can pay for, set up, and configure your email addresses right inside Wix’s dashboard.

It costs $6.00 per month if you sign up for an annual plan, or $6.50 if you decide to go with a month-to-month plan.

Not sure you need a custom email? Think again! 75% of US ecommerce customers say that a professional email is an essential factor in trusting a business. When a generic email address can make 33% of buyers doubt your trustworthiness, paying out for a custom email address is worth it!

4. Add extra for apps

Free to $20+/month per app

While Wix has tons of free apps in the Wix App Market – 26 to be exact – it also has a number of premium apps you can add to your site. Most apps come with both a free and premium version, so you can choose which you want.

Premium apps vary in price, usually ranging between $3 and $20 per month for each app. Some apps come with a free trial, while others are paid from day one.

You can start on the free version, and then upgrade to the premium app at any time. Wix’s auto-renewal applies to premium apps, so if you don’t want to keep paying for an app, make sure to turn this off in your settings.

Thankfully, Wix’s plans come with powerful built-in features, so you’ll only need to look at third-party apps if you’re after a specific extra tool. And apps aren’t a compulsory add-on – you can simply pick and choose what you want and what you want to pay for.

5. Wix Payments processing fees

Depending on the payment method there are different processing fees with Wix Payments.

While using Wix Payments, processing fees for credit and debit cards (as well as Apple Pay) will be 2.9% + $0.30. Wix Payments POS is a 2.6% + $0 processing fee. This depends heavily on where the payment is being processed too, so check the Wix processing fees page to find out the exact amount for your region and payment method.

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Wix scores 3 out of 5 in our value for money research, seeing a slight drop in score since last year’s rating of 3.4 out of 5. As we’ve already mentioned, costs have increased across the market, with the average price of builders like Wix and Squarespace rising by 30% or more.

Though Wix has a free plan that you can stay on for as long as you’d like, you’ll need to upgrade to one of its four premium plans to unlock the most powerful features, like website analytics and ecommerce functionality. The cheapest premium plan, Light, starts at $16 per month.

This isn’t the most affordable option for people or businesses that are only just starting their online journey. In comparison, GoDaddy’s cheapest plan starts at $9.99 per month! But, with Wix, you get a lot of high-quality features to help with marketing and SEO, hundreds of templates, and an impressive app market to complement Wix’s built-in tools.

While the Light plan is better for small personal websites or portfolios, for example, we’d recommend you start with the Core plan for $27 per month. This plan gives you additional power and ecommerce features, making it a good starting point for online stores.

The Business and Business Elite plan, as well as the custom Enterprise plan, are better for large businesses. You should upgrade to these once your business achieves consistent sales and growth, or look at moving to a dedicated ecommerce platform, like Shopify.

If value for money is important to you, we’d recommend Squarespace which scores 4.6 out of 5 in our testing. Unlike Wix, Squarespace made significant improvements to its internal features, such as online bookings, and increased the amount of third-party integrations available.

More Information

• Squarespace Review: See if Squarespace’s plans are the right fit for your website

We put Wix through hours of testing to determine whether it’s good value for money. Our research process looks at a variety of categories, including website features and ease of use, but when it comes to price, we analyze a few key areas.

Every website builder has recently increased its pricing, so our 2023 algorithm has been adjusted to reflect this change. Beyond this, we specifically look at whether Wix has a free trial or free plan (it has both), the average pricing plan, and the quality of features you get for the price you pay.

With four premium plans, a free plan, and an Enterprise plan, Wix has something for everyone. If you’re building a website, we’d recommend either starting out on the free plan or with the $16 per month Light plan. Not only is this the cheapest one available, but it’s also a big step up from the free plan. It’s just the thing for adding a gloss of professionalism to your website.

If you’re building an online store, you’ll need an ecommerce-specific plan. The cheapest is the $27 per month Core plan, but we’d recommend the $32 per month Business plan, especially if you really want to give your store a boost and take things to the next level. It’s not a huge step up in price, and it gives you access to more advanced features, making it perfect if you’re looking to grow your online store.