<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WordPress-vs.-Wix.jpg" alt="WordPress vs. Wix" width="270" height="180" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-9533" />Comparing WordPress and Wix won't become an easy decision. Those new to building a website or blog will find it difficult to choose between the two as each has advantages and disadvantages. However, by looking at a few key elements of WordPress vs. Wix, it's easy to figure out which one is right for you.

<h2>The Flexibility of WordPress and Wix</h2>

WordPress provides an open source platform for bloggers and website owners. This means the codes are open to anybody and everybody to modify and use. Programmers and developers can create their own plugins and themes, and then offer them free of charge or for a fee.

This gives WordPress plenty of flexibility as it has a massive community. There are more than 37,000 plugins available and tens of thousands of themes to choose from. With WordPress, you can easily customize your website or blog with the right theme and plugins.

Wix, on the other hand, is not an open source platform. They don't allow modifications of the code and only their development team can create tools to help you with building your website. However, since they keep the tools private, there is less of a chance of issues compared to WordPress plugins and themes. 

The expanded Wix App Market does provide many great tools you can choose from. In addition, if you experience an issue with a Wix Tool, they will fix it for you.

When it comes to flexibility, WordPress offers more flexibility than Wix does. Since the community is larger and it's not hard to find support with any plugin or theme issues, WordPress is the winner for flexibility.

<h2>WordPress and Wix Support</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WordPress.jpg" alt="WordPress" width="320" height="180" class="alignright size-full wp-image-9534" />One very important part of the choice between WordPress and Wix is the support provided. WordPress provides a large community, which may put you in information overload, but finding a tutorial or an answer to your question isn't difficult. You also have the option to hire a skilled WordPress developer to help with configuration, modifications and setting up your website. 

Wix provides a full support team, but they are not always available when you need them. They will help you with many different issues, but you have to schedule any phone support you need. Wix does provide some help videos and articles, as well.

After looking at the support of both WordPress and Wix, it's clear that WordPress is the better option. Often, you can simply Google your question and find a handful of credible sources to help you solve the WordPress issue you may be having. With Wix, you have to trust their team will handle your issue and without a VIP plan, the support really isn't that great.

<h2>User-Friendliness of Wix and WordPress</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Wix.png" alt="Wix" width="434" height="116" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-9532" />Another important factor in the battle between WordPress vs. Wix is the user-friendliness. Both will allow you to create a website without any need to learn code. This saves plenty of time for the beginner. 

WordPress provides an easy to use system with a visual editor to help you with content and layout. You will also be able to use the theme customizer to easily customize your theme. 

Wix come with a built-in drag and drop page builder, which is very easy for beginners to use. They also provide an easy to use WYSIWYG interface for editing.

Comparing the user-friendliness of both WordPress and Wix is difficult. As Wix is clearly the winner for a beginner, WordPress is very easy to use once you learn the basics. 

<h2>WordPress and Wix for eCommerce</h2>

If you plan to run an eCommerce website, it's important to choose the right platform. Wix doesn't offer eCommerce with their free plan. You have to upgrade to a paid plan to gain access to WixStores, which will only accept payments through Authorize.net or PayPal.

WordPress allows you to use many different free plugins for eCommerce. They also offer premium plugins, but you don't have to pay anything to use WordPress for eCommerce, unless you want to upgrade. There are several different options for your eCommerce store with WordPress, including specific themes for stores.

When it comes to eCommerce, WordPress gives you far more freedom and flexibility. It's the clear winner of this category.

<h2>The Cost of WordPress and Wix</h2>

WordPress is a free to use software available to anybody. You just need to have your own domain and hosting account to install it. ITX Design offers excellent hosting for WordPress at a very affordable price. 

While Wix does offer a free plan, you won't get to use your own domain name with it. If you want to use a domain, you have to pay monthly for one of their plans. They charge anywhere from $4 a month up to $30 per month depending on the plan you choose.

<h2>The Winner of WordPress vs. Wix</h2>

After looking at some of the key differences between WordPress and Wix, it's clear, WordPress is the better choice. When you choose the right hosting, along with WordPress, you will get a combination allowing you to do far more with your website. WordPress provides more flexibility, it's free and it comes with a huge community full of great tutorials and support.
