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WordPress.com alternatives

WordPress.com compared with 9 alternatives: Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Hostinger AI Builder and 4 more.

WordPress.com has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WordPress.comThis toolFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SquarespaceFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
WixFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
WebflowFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb
GoDaddy Website BuilderFree planYesWeb, iOS
Hostinger AI BuilderFree trial · from $10.99/moTrial onlyWeb
DiviFrom $89/yrNoWeb
DudaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb
ElementorFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb
MobiriseFree plan · from $149/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows

Price against what you get

WordPress.com starts at $4 a month and scores 3.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWordPress.comSquarespaceWixWebflowDiviDudaElementorMobirise

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of website and landing page builders, and the best at every price

How each one differs from WordPress.com

  1. Squarespace

    Template-based website builder with an online store and invoicing

    • Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • WordPress.com has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WordPress.com lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Squarespace also covers forms and invoicing.
    • WordPress.com also covers no-code and email campaigns.

    Suits: Creatives and small businesses who want a polished site from a template

    Squarespace vs WordPress.comSquarespace pricing and details

  2. Wix

    Drag-and-drop website builder with an AI agent and business apps

    • Wix starts at $17 per site / month, billed yearly (Light). WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only WordPress.com lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Wix also covers AI agents.
    • WordPress.com also covers email campaigns.

    Suits: Beginners who want to start free and upgrade when the site is ready

    Wix vs WordPress.comWix pricing and details

  3. Webflow

    Visual website builder with a CMS, hosting and code-level control

    • Webflow starts at $15 per site / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly). WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Webflow also covers forms.
    • WordPress.com also covers templates and email campaigns.

    Suits: Designers and agencies building custom marketing sites without hand-coding

    Webflow vs WordPress.comWebflow pricing and details

  4. GoDaddy Website Builder

    Template website builder with marketing tools and a free plan

    • Only WordPress.com lists Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • GoDaddy Website Builder also covers forms.
    • WordPress.com also covers no-code and email campaigns.

    Suits: Small businesses that already buy their domain and email from GoDaddy

    GoDaddy Website Builder vs WordPress.comGoDaddy Website Builder pricing and details

  5. Hostinger AI Builder

    AI website and web app builder bundled with Hostinger hosting

    • Hostinger AI Builder starts at $10.99 per month at renewal; first 48-month term $2.99 per month, paid upfront. WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • WordPress.com has a free plan. Hostinger AI Builder does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hostinger AI Builder also covers app builder.
    • WordPress.com also covers templates and email campaigns.

    Suits: Small businesses that want a site, hosting, domain and email on one bill

    Hostinger AI Builder vs WordPress.comHostinger AI Builder pricing and details

  6. Divi

    WordPress theme and visual builder sold as a yearly or lifetime plan

    • Divi starts at $89 per year for unlimited websites. WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • WordPress.com has a free plan. Divi does not.
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Divi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WordPress.com also covers email campaigns.

    Suits: Freelancers and agencies building many WordPress sites under one license

    Divi vs WordPress.comDivi pricing and details

  7. Duda

    Website builder for agencies that build sites for clients

    • Duda starts at $19 per account / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly), 1 site included. WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • WordPress.com has a free plan. Duda does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Duda also covers forms.
    • WordPress.com also covers no-code and email campaigns.

    Suits: Agencies and freelancers building and maintaining many client sites

    Duda vs WordPress.comDuda pricing and details

  8. Elementor

    Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and hosting for WordPress

    • Elementor starts at $5 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($60 a year). WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Elementor also covers forms.
    • WordPress.com also covers email campaigns.

    Suits: WordPress users who want to design pages visually without code

    Elementor vs WordPress.comElementor pricing and details

  9. Mobirise

    Free desktop website builder with paid themes, extensions and AI

    • Mobirise starts at $149 per year (KIT). WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only WordPress.com lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Mobirise also covers forms.
    • WordPress.com also covers email campaigns.

    Suits: People who want to build sites offline and host them anywhere

    Mobirise vs WordPress.comMobirise pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in WordPress.com

  • The free plan shows WordPress.com ads to visitors and cannot use a custom domain or plugins.
  • Monthly billing costs more than double the yearly rate on Personal and Premium and does not include the free first-year domain.
  • Backups, developer tools and priority support start on Business at $25 a month billed yearly.
  • The desktop app, WordPress Studio, is for building sites locally; site management on the go uses the Jetpack mobile app.
WordPress.com pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to WordPress.com?

The alternatives to WordPress.com in this directory are Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Hostinger AI Builder, Divi, Duda, Elementor and Mobirise. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WordPress.com.

Is there a free alternative to WordPress.com?

Yes. Wix, Webflow, GoDaddy Website Builder, Elementor and Mobirise have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.